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In typical pesticide use, exposure occurs from both preparation of the product for application (mixing/loading) and the actual application. Additional exposure may occur from equipment cleanup and disposal of empty containers.
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Rutz, R., Krieger, R.I. (1992). Exposure to Pesticide Mixer/Loaders and Applicators in California. In: Ware, G.W. (eds) Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, vol 129. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7106-9_8
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