Storage and Disposal Rene Kittle MSU Extension Flathead Reservation
Storage and Disposal Rene Kittle MSU Extension Flathead Reservation
Prevent Excess Pesticides Before you purchase a pesticide Make sure the site and pest are listed on the label Determine the size of the application area Purchase and mix only what you need Calibrate and mix! Prevent a pesticide surplus READ LABEL FIRST
Prevent Excess Pesticides Before you purchase a pesticide Make sure the site and pest are listed on the label Determine the size of the application area Purchase and mix only what you need Calibrate and mix! Prevent a pesticide surplus
Disposal of Excess Mix Use extra tank mix or rinse water on areas with similar pest problems Dilute and reapply to treatment area Be careful -Don't exceed the label rate! ▣Large quantities Call the Montana Department of Agriculture
Disposal of Excess Mix Use extra tank mix or rinse water on areas with similar pest problems Dilute and reapply to treatment area Be careful - Don’t exceed the label rate! Large quantities Call the Montana Department of Agriculture
Container Disposal Make sure pesticide containers are empty Triple rinse containers into tank ■Use on labeled site Never dump rinse water (rinsate)on the ground If not,rinsate must be treated as surplus pesticide and disposed of properly
Container Disposal Make sure pesticide containers are empty Triple rinse containers into tank Use on labeled site Never dump rinse water (rinsate) on the ground If not, rinsate must be treated as surplus pesticide and disposed of properly
Triple Rinse Procedure 1. Empty container into spray tank in a vertical position for 30 seconds 2.Refill container to 1/5 with water 3.Rinse thoroughly,pour into spray tank in vertical position for 30 seconds 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the container has been rinsed three times 5.Puncture or render container useless
Triple Rinse Procedure 1. Empty container into spray tank in a vertical position for 30 seconds 2. Refill container ¼ to 1/5 with water 3. Rinse thoroughly, pour into spray tank in vertical position for 30 seconds 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the container has been rinsed three times 5. Puncture or render container useless