EC98-767 Farm*A*Syst Nebraska’s System for Assessing Water Contamination Fact Sheet 4: Improving Pesticide Storage and Handling

Authors

Robert Grisso, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
DeLynn Hay, University of Nebraska at LincolnFollow
Paul J. Jasa, University of Nebraska at LincolnFollow
Richard K. Koelsch, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow
Sharon Skipton, University of Nebraska–LincolnFollow
Wayne Woldt, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

Date of this Version

1998

Comments

© 1998, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved.

Abstract

We’ll look at five areas of pesticide management on your farm: 1. pesticide storage practices 2. mixing and loading practices 3. spill cleanup 4. container disposal practices 5. other management practices When handling pesticides, wear proper protective clothing and equipment at all times. See the pesticide label for details.