1. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Storage Systems

2. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Why Planned Storage Areas? Good Business Management Safety & Protection Secure & Easily Identified

3. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Protect: The environment Family, friends and others

4. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Be: Separate building or cabinet Well identified with signs

5. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Reduce Contamination: Never store by livestock or pet feed Store pesticides away from fertilizer Never store by household products Store protective clothing separately

6. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Be: Secure and locked at all times

7. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Include: Temperature control avoid freezing or excessive heat Storage for volatile products

8. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Include: Moisture controls Separate areas for herbicides & insecticides

9. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Provide: Low runoff potential Adequate lighting Clean water source

10. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storage Areas Should Provide: Non-porous flooring & shelving Tools for spill management Safety equipment

11. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Emergency Situations: Post emergency numbers Identify storage area Have building maps and product lists easily accessible

12. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Containers: Keep pesticides in original container Keep label firmly attached Check for damaged containers

13. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Labels: Read for safety instructions Read for storage instructions Make sure labels are legible

14. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension State Storage Regulations: Store pesticides separately from Commercial fertilizer Animal feeds Bulk storage equivalent to 55 gallons liquid 100 net pounds dry matter

15. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension State Storage Regulations: On-farm bulk storage exempt if mobile containers are used Non-mobile containers defined as having fixed plumbing attached and refill directly from a tank truck

16. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Storing Pesticides Safely Properly storing pesticides makes good business sense. Protects people & animals Protects the environment

17. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension References: Applying Pesticides Correctly OSU Extension Bulletin 825-A Pesticide User’s Guide OSU Extension Bulletin 745 On-Farm Agrichemical Mixing/Loading Pad OSU Extension FactSheet AEX-522-93

18. Pesticide Education Program – Ohio State University Extension Pesticide Education Program Ohio State University Extension Joanne Kick-Raack, Coordinator Developed by: Cindy Folck, Extension Associate Acknowledgements and special thanks to: Applying Pesticides Correctly Bulletin – Ohio State Univ. Extension Farm *A* Syst Slides & Training Manual Virginia Tech Pesticide Programs Purdue Pesticide Programs Steve Foster, OSU Extension, Darke Co. Produced By: