Contingency plans prepare your response to an emergency such as a spill. These plans should be site-specific for storage, transport, and mixing areas. The plan should outline specific procedures to be followed when a pesticide spill occurs, and clearly identify the roles and responsibilities of each individual involved. This plan, coupled with employee training, will […]
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Introduction to Spill Management
What is a Pesticide spill? A pesticide spill refers to any unplanned spill or leakage into the environment that occurs during storage, use, transport, or disposal of a pesticide. For example, a spill can be caused by a single container falling off a truck, or a 55-gallon barrel punctured by a forklift. A serious spill […]
Pesticide Spills – Prevention and Cleanup
Preventing spills should be the first priority of every pesticide user. Education of pesticide handlers, and advance planning, are key elements for spill prevention and spill cleanup. There are many resources on these pages, so be sure to click on the links to see web pages with important information. The spill topics covered are: Introduction […]
Reduce the Need for Disposal
Minimize the amount of pesticide discarded by following these guidelines: Use an integrated pest management (IPM) program to manage pests. Buy only the amount of pesticide needed for one season. For each application, calculate how much diluted pesticide is required for the job and calibrate equipment. Use all the mixed pesticide in accordance with label […]
How to Deal with Label Changes
When you have supplies of a pesticide with an out-of-date label for which labeled uses have been changed, or which has been taken off the market (canceled), you can usually continue to apply them following the label on the container until your supply is used up. However, this practice may be prohibited in your state. […]
Treated Seed
What should you do with unwanted seed that has been treated with a pesticide? If possible, the seed should be planted! Leftover treated seed may be doublesown around the headland or within a portion of the field at an agronomically acceptable seeding rate. However, if the treated seed no longer has acceptable germination or has […]
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Resources
Fact Sheets Whitford F., A.G. Martin, J. D. Becovitz, A. Blessing, F. Koontz, and R. Merzdorf. 2006. Pesticides and Container Management. Purdue University. PPP 21. 12 pp. Hofman, V. and G. Dahl. 1993. Pesticide Container Rinsing and Water Quality Web Sites Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC) ACRC Contractors Association of American Pesticide Control Officials – […]
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 […]
Paper and Plastic Bags
Granular and dust formulations often are packaged in plastic bags, waxed paper, or other water-resistant paper packaging. Completely empty the contents of paper-based containers as best as possible into your application equipment. Shake and tap the sides and bottom to dislodge particles. If bags have seams, open side seams with a utility knife (not your […]