Dikes, collecting pools and washing slabs with sumps are effective drainage systems. All collected water from runoff should be treated as a surplus pesticide and disposed of as such. The storage area should be heated, dry, well-ventilated, and the pesticides should be kept out of direct sunlight and away from steam pipes. Cold temperatures may crystallize liquid pesticides, and hot temperatures may cause pesticides to separate or deteriorate. As a general guideline, keep the storage area above 40 degrees F and below 95 degrees F. Many growers have found that a light bulb left on will adequately heat small spaces.
Damp areas cause metal or paper containers to deteriorate.
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