Post weather-proof warning signs over every door and window in the area. Keep the area dry, cool, and out of direct sunlight. Do not keep food, feed, fertilizers, seed, veterinary supplies, or other stored products in the same area. To prevent accidental use of the wrong chemical, store herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides in separate locations. A supply of detergent, or soap and water is essential in the storage area.
Water is a quick first-aid in a poisoning emergency.
For more information, see a new Extension publication, Dispose of Pesticides Properly, Pm-1265e, at the County Extension office. This news release was distributed by Iowa State University Extension as part of the Safe Farm program. Safe Farm promotes health and safety in agriculture. It is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Iowa State University, and a network of groups that serve Iowa farm workers and their families.