MIXING AND HANDLING

OF INSECTICIDES
By
2019 Training of Trainers workshop
Pizo Lodge, Kabwe
 PRESENTATION LAYOUT
OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCTION
SAFETY ASPECTS
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
PPE
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY TO THE HOUSEHOLDER
PREPARATION
PRECAUTION DURING SPRAYING
SAFETY TO THE ENVIRONMENT
DISPOSAL OF THE INSECTICIDES
PICTURE QUIZ
 TOPIC: Insecticides Mixing, Handling and
Environmental safeguards 
OBJECTIVES: By the end of this presentation, trainees should
be able to:
i. Learn how to safely transport the insecticides
ii. Handle and mix the insecticides according to manufacturer’s
instructions.
iii. Understand the potential hazards involved in handling of
insecticides and the first aid measures in case of
contamination.
iv. Understand the safety precautions to the Spray operator,
Householders and the Environment.
v. Appreciate the importance of safe disposal of insecticides and
empty bottles/sachets.
Introduction
The different types of insecticides used for IRS pose
different risks and these, as well as ways to prevent
them ,should clearly be assessed at four different
levels, namely:-
the safety of the population concerned
the safety of the applicators and handlers of the
insecticides
safety in storage and transportation
safety of the environment.
MIXING AND HANDLING INSECTICIDE
Read the product label(as
shown in the picture on
the left side) carefully
before using any
insecticide, If in doubt
consult the National
Malaria Control
Programme
MIXING AND HANDLING INSECTICIDE(cont)

• Take special note of:

• Dilution rate
• Any special safety precautions
• First aid measures in case of
exposure
• Any specific advice for Medical
Practitioners
MIXING AND HANDLING INSECTICIDE(cont)
• Prepare the insecticide spray
according to label instructions.
• Fill spray pump with required
volume of clean water
MIXING AND HANDLING INSECTICIDE

If packed in Water
Soluble Sachets or
unit dose sachets,
insecticide can be
added directly to
the spray tank.
 MIXING AND HANDLING ACTELLIC 300CS

• Fill the pump with water

up to 5 litres
• Thoroughly shake the
bottle of Actellic and pour
in the tank
• Triple rinse the Actellic
bottle
• Fill the remaining portion
with water up to 10 litre
mark
• Pressurise and shake the
pump before spraying
 MIXING AND HANDLING SUMISHIELD AND FLUDORA
FUSION
• Fill the pump with water up to 10
litres or 7.5 litres if using CFV
• Tear the sachet and pour the content
into the spray pump
• Close the lid, pressurise and shake
the pump before spraying
 MIXING AND HANDLING DDT
• Place the pump on the plastic sheet

• Pour 2 litres of water in the spray tank

• Add DDT in the spray pump; cover the orifice

and pressurize to mix the content

• And more water to the required mark of 10

litres

• Close the pump and pressurise to 15 PSI

• Shake the spray pump vigorously

• Pressurise to 55 PSI and shake the spray pump

vigorously again

• Spray the house.

• Continue agitating the pump while spraying

(Chinese greeting)
MIXING AND HANDLING INSECTICIDE

• Close sprayer,
pressurise and
thoroughly mix
contents of can
by shaking the
sprayer before
starting to spray.

• Re-shake after
periods of rest
(Chinese
greeting)
SAFETY ASPECTS

Safety to spray operators,

householders (particularly children),
animals and the environment is of
prime concern when handling
insecticides
SAFETY TO OPERATORS
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Exposure to Insecticides when handling
and spraying can occur through the
following routes:
• Through the mouth (oral toxicity)
• Through the lungs (inhalation toxicity)
• Through the skin (dermal toxicity)
• Open wounds and eyes
DERMAL
The most important exposure route
to the operator when spraying is
through the skin
DERMAL EXPOSURE
• Hands- when handling concentrate
during mixing of insecticide
• Face and Neck- when exposed to
spray ‘fallout’ when spraying high
places or working in spray mist
• Handling a leaking spray pump
• Continued use of contaminated
clothing and equipment
MOUTH/INGESTION
Oral toxicity can occur when:
• Splashing the concentrate
• Eating, drinking or smoking before
washing hands and face
• Carrying food/drink with pesticides
• Unblocking nozzles
• Accidental/suicidal drinking of
pesticides
 LUNGS/INHALATION

lung toxicity can occur when:

• Weighing/measuring pesticides in poorly
ventilated rooms
• spraying without wearing recommended
PPE(respirator/mask)
• Allowing homeowners back into a building
before 2hrs and/or the chemical dries up.
• Working with WP’s under windy conditions
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
HAT/FACE
SHIELD
MASK
The following
LONG
SLEEVED
protective
OVERALLS clothing must be
worn by spray
operators

BOOTS
GUMBOOTS
• Wear gumboots when
spraying (Do not
work in bare feet or
sandals)
• Keep overalls outside
boots(overall not to
be tucked inside
gumboot)
HARD HATS/HELMET

A broad rimmed hard

hat protects head,
face and neck from
spray fallout when
spraying high walls
and ceilings
FACE SHIELD/VISOR
Protects face/eyes
against spray fallout
Face shield allows
unimpaired vision
while allowing free air
circulation
FACE MASK/RESPIRATOR

Protects nose and

mouth from airborne
spray particles
GLOVES

Wear rubber gloves

when spraying and
handling insecticide
concentrate
Wash gloves before
removing
 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Wear clean protective clothing at

start of each day’s work
AT THE END OF A DAY’S
SPRAYING ACTIVITY, PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING SHOULD BE WASHED
 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• If contaminated remove and wash

affected clothing
• Avoid skin contact with insecticide
while spraying
• If accidental skin contact occurs,
wash contaminated area
thoroughly with soap and clean
water
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• At the end of each day’s work

wash with soap and water before
eating, drinking or smoking
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Keep product out of reach of

children and animals
• Keep product away from human
and animal feedstuffs and water
containers
PRECAUTIONS DURING SPRAYING

Avoid the spray mist

when spraying high
places. Never spray
directly over one’s
head.
LONG SLEEVED OVERALLS

This will prevent

absorption of
insecticide into the
body
Overalls should be
washed after work
each day
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while
working.
• Bath or shower after work each day
and change into clean clothes.
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
• Overalls should be washed at the end
of every day’s work.
• Inform your supervisor immediately,
if you feel unwell.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Report any feeling of illness to

Supervisor immediately
SAFETY TO HOUSEHOLDER
SAFETY TO HOUSEHOLDER
A day before
spraying inform
the householder
of the spraying
schedule and the
purpose of the
spraying
PREPARATION

Ensure that houses are properly

prepared for spraying.
PREPARATION

Food, water and cooking utensils

should be removed from the house
PREPARATION Pets and
domestic animals
should be
tethered away
from the house
when spraying
PREPARATION
Before spraying
cover furniture,
beds etc remaining
in the dwelling
with spray sheets
PRECAUTIONS DURING SPRAYING
• Ensure that occupants are outside
during spraying and that they do not
re-enter until spray deposit is dry
• Do not spray rooms containing sick
people or nursing mothers who are
unable to leave the rooms
PRECAUTIONS DURING SPRAYING
• Do not spray toys or furniture used by
children.

Do not allow
insecticide to drip on
the floor, when not
spraying
PROCEDURES AFTER SPRAYING
• When spraying is complete, instruct
the occupants to wait outside until the
spray is dry.
• Instruct the householder to clean the
floor before allowing children to enter.
Bury any floor sweepings.
• Wash hands before eating, drinking or
smoking
SAFETY TO THE ENVIRONMENT
 DISPOSAL OF INSECTICIDE
• If any insecticide is left after a days work it
must be taken back to the IRS base and
poured in drum one (1).

• It should not be poured into rivers or

drinking water sources.

• Left over insecticides reuse on the next

spray day as the first refill of water
 SAFETY TO THE ENVIRONMENT
• Empty insecticide bottles and packaging
should be collected and returned to the
supervisor.

• Never re-use empty insecticide

containers/sachets.

• Liquid waste must be managed using the

right safe guards in place
 MANAGEMENT OF LIQUID WASTE FROM PYRETHROID,
CARBAMATES, ORGANOPHOSPHATES AND NEONICOTINOIDS
MANAGEMENT OF LIQUID WASTE FROM ORGANOCHLORINES
LIKE DDT
Mobile Filtration System
 PICTURE QUIZ

In the following pictures note and

comment on what you think is wrong or
any mistakes/incorrect application you
think the spray operator is doing.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Picture 3
Picture 4
 Take home.

The supervisor should collect insecticides from the stores and

share to his/her team and is fully responsible of the insecticides.

All chemicals given out and empty bottles returned to store

room should follow stores management procedure.

Ensure that triple rinsing of bottles is done in the field

Ensure chemicals are transported as described in the standard

operational procedures and ZEMA.

 Everyone involved in IRS should ensure that the environment

is protected from contamination and pollution.
TOGETHER LET’S CONQUER THIS
ENEMY, SOLDIERS!
END OF PRESENTATION

THANK YOU