Safe Storage of Pesticides

• Read the label for specifi c storage instructions and precautions.

• Store pesticides in a clean, cool, dry, and well-ventilated building. Always lock the area to prevent entry by children and untrained people. Mark the storage facility with an appropriate warning sign.

• Maintain proper temperature control. For example, if emulsiontype materials freeze, the emulsion may be destroyed, resulting in loss of effectiveness and possible serious plant injury.

• To avoid the danger of cross-contamination, do not store herbicides with other pesticides.

• Keep dry materials above liquid materials.

• Do not store pesticides where food, water, feed, seeds, fertilizers, or personal protective clothing and equipment (such as respirators) can become contaminated.

• Store pesticides in their original containers. Never store pesticides in any food or drink containers.

• Do not remove the labels.

• Keep lids tightly closed.

• Check containers frequently for leaks.

• Clean up spilled chemicals promptly and properly. Dispose of broken or damaged containers and any pesticide waste in an approved and safe manner as directed on the product label.

• Keep an inventory of all chemicals. Mark each container with the year of purchase.

• Inform your local fire department of any chemicals (including fertilizers) stored in large quantity.