A sealed concrete floor facilitates clean-up in the event of a spill or leak. Inspect containers regularly for leaks and corrosion. Bulk pesticide storage tanks should be inspected frequently and placed on concrete pads with dikes built around them to prevent the movement of pesticide if there is a spill or leak. Check for leaks and malfunctions to minimize the potential for accidents and spills. Staying within the label rate can help to minimize potential ground water contamination.
Careful calculations help eliminate disposal problems associated with excess spray mix.
If possible, mix and load on a concrete surface to avoid saturating the soil with pesticide. Use a longer hose or fill the tank in the field using an alternate water source such as a nurse tank. When possible, add the pesticide concentrate to the sprayer in the field. Be careful to avoid overflow. Never leave the spray tank unattended when filling.