Which parts of the exterminator's body receive the most exposure to pesticides?

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The skin is the main route of pesticide exposure, and the areas most at risk are the hands and forearms because they are used for nearly every task. When mixing, measuring, pouring, loading application equipment, and wiping up spills, these parts of the body are in direct contact with pesticides or contaminated surfaces. Residues can stay on gloves, seep between glove edges and sleeves, or transfer from treated objects to the skin, making absorption most likely there. The face is protected by goggles or a face shield, and the back is usually covered by clothing, so with proper PPE those areas receive less exposure. Keeping hands and forearms protected with chemical‑resistant gloves and long sleeves greatly reduces the amount of pesticide that can contact and be absorbed through the skin.