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and get a copy of the label from the pesticide dealer or formulator
(whose telephone number is usually on the label) as soon as possi-
ble.
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Place the entire damaged container and its contents into a suitable
larger container. Consider this option carefully, however. Many
times the label on the leaking container becomes illegible. The pes-
ticide is useless and becomes a disposal problem unless you know the
name and registration number and can get a copy of the label.
f.
Store Volatile Products Separately
Volatile pesticides, such as some types of 2,4-D, should be stored apart
from other types of pesticides and other chemicals. A separate room is ideal.
Vapors from opened containers of these pesticide can move into other nearby
pesticides and chemicals and make them useless. The labeling of volatile her-
bicides usually will direct you to store them separately from seeds, fertilizers,
and other types of pesticides.
g.
Isolate Waste Products
If you have pesticides and pesticide containers that are being held for dis-
posal, store them in a special section of the storage site. Accidental use of
pesticides meant for disposal can be a costly mistake. Clearly mark containers
that have been triple rinsed or cleaned by an equivalent method, because they
are more easily disposed of than unrinsed containers.
h.
Know Your Inventory
Keep an up-to-date inventory of the pesticides you have in storage. Each
time a pesticide is added to or removed from the storage site, update the inven-
tory list. The list will help keep track of your stock and will be essential in a
fire or flood emergency. The inventory list also will aid in insurance settle-
ments and in estimating future pesticide needs.
Do not store unnecessarily large quantities of pesticides for long periods
of time. Buy only as much as you will need for a year at most. Pests, pesti-
cides, or pesticide registrations may change by the next year and make the pes-
ticides useless. Some pesticides have a relatively short shelf life and cannot
be carried over from year to year.
