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Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
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Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Why Planned Storage Areas?
• Good Business Management
• Safety & Protection
• Secure & Easily Identified
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Protect:
• The environment
• Family, friends and others
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Be:• Separate building or cabinet• Well identified with signs
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Reduce Contamination:
• Never store by livestock or pet feed
• Store pesticides away from fertilizer
• Never store by household products
• Store protective clothing separately
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Be:
• Secure and locked at all times
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Include:
• Temperature controlavoid freezing or excessive heat
• Storage for volatile products
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Include:
• Moisture controls • Separate areas for herbicides & insecticides
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Provide:
• Low runoff potential
• Adequate lighting
• Clean water source
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storage Areas Should Provide:
• Non-porous flooring & shelving• Tools for spill management• Safety equipment
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Emergency Situations:
• Post emergency numbers
• Identify storage area
• Have building maps and product listseasily accessible
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Pesticide Containers:
• Keep pesticides in original container
• Keep label firmly attached
• Check for damaged containers
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Labels:
• Read for safety instructions
• Read for storage instructions
• Make sure labels are legible
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
State Storage Regulations:
• Store pesticides separately from• Commercial fertilizer• Animal feeds
• Bulk storage equivalent to• 55 gallons liquid• 100 net pounds dry matter
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
State Storage Regulations:
• On-farm bulk storage exempt if mobile containers are used
• Non-mobile containers defined as having fixed plumbing attached and refill directly from a tank truck
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Storing Pesticides Safely
• Properly storing pesticides makes good business sense.
• Protects people & animals
• Protects the environment
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
References:
• Applying Pesticides Correctly•OSU Extension Bulletin 825-A
• Pesticide User’s Guide•OSU Extension Bulletin 745
• On-Farm Agrichemical Mixing/Loading Pad
•OSU Extension FactSheet AEX-522-93
Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension
Pesticide Education Program Ohio State University ExtensionJoanne Kick-Raack, CoordinatorDeveloped by: Cindy Folck, Extension Associate
Acknowledgements and special thanks to:Applying Pesticides Correctly Bulletin – Ohio State Univ. ExtensionFarm *A* Syst Slides & Training ManualVirginia Tech Pesticide ProgramsPurdue Pesticide ProgramsSteve Foster, OSU Extension, Darke Co.
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