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chemical listed on the label to dilute the pesticide) and a strong detergent to
remove the residues of the spill from the surface. Do not allow any of the
wash solution to run off the site being cleaned. Place fresh absorbent material
over the wash solution until it is all soaked up. Then sweep up the absorbent
material and place it in a plastic drum or bag for disposal as an excess pesti-
cide.
Figure 6.25
Pesticide handler cleaning up a small spill.
If the surface upon which the pesticide has spilled is porous, such as soil,
unsealed wood, or carpet, you may have to remove the contaminated surface
and dispose of it as an excess pesticide. Depending on the size of the spill and
the toxicity of the pesticide, however, sometimes the site can be successfully
neutralized.
c.
Neutralize the Spill and Site
The labeling of a few pesticides will instruct you to neutralize a spill of
that pesticide. Sometimes an authority, such as the pesticide manufacturer or
Chemtrec, will also instruct you to neutralize the spill site. Follow the in-
structions carefully.
