In Case of a Spill or Accident

In case of a pesticide spill, follow the “Three C’s” – control, contain, and clean up. Control the spill immediately to prevent further spillage. Contain the spill by diking the spill with absorbent material or sorbent pads to keep it out of the water and prevent environmental contamination. Clean up the spill. Use absorbent material […]

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Loading Pesticides

Thoroughly inspect all containers at the time of purchase, before loading. Wear chemical-resistant coveralls or a Tyvek suit and chemical-resistant gloves, even when handling unopened pesticide containers, in case any of the containers leak. Accept the pesticides only if the labels are legible and securely attached to the containers. Check all caps, plugs, and bungs; […]

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