Easy to lock well-ventilated properly lighted when in use. Dry- protected both from flooding and high humidity. Protected from extreme heat and freezing. Spacious enough to allow for separation of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and fertilizers if all these types of materials are to be stored. Good lighting and ventilation are important to protect the health of anyone using the storage area.
Proper ventilation can also prevent chemicals from affecting other materials in storage.
It is essential to store pesticides where their fumes cannot invade areas used by people or pets. Group stored chemicals by type as a precaution against contamination. Dampness is a serious problem, as it reduces the shelf life of many chemicals and causes metal and paper containers to decompose. It is imperative that storage areas be designed so that there is no danger of chemicals being washed into our water by flooding or by accidental spills into water drains. Temperature extremes can cause physical or chemical changes to pesticide products.