There are a variety of common management practices that provide multiple benefits. Crop and Soil Management Strategies Crop rotation keeps pests off-balance, especially those that prefer a particular crop with its associated cultural practices. Cover crops provide crop residues, which enhance soil organic matter. Careful crop variety selection ensures that the crop is well-adapted to local […]
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Container Care
Make sure the label on every container is clearly visible and readable. Consider covering the original label with transparent wrapping tape to protect it. If the label gets fragile or is destroyed, mark the container in permanent ink with the trade name and common name of the product, the EPA registration number, the percentage of each active ingredient, […]
Disposal Options
Plastic Recycling Plastic recycling is an option for plastic pesticide containers made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which can be recycled through an approved pesticide container recycler. Rinsed containers are not to be handled as general household plastics and put in the general plastic recycling stream. Contact the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) or your state […]