Absorbent material like dry peat moss should be on hand in case of a spill or leakage. On-farm storage for private use can be very safe with the application of common sense. The first step is to store as little as possible. Try to buy only enough pesticide to cover your land base requiring treatment. Knowledge of label rates and land measurement is necessary for this.
Vendors can assist in the process of determining pesticide volumes required for a treatment.
Retail or wholesale storages are regulated under the provincial Pest Control Products Act and must meet specifications outlined in the Regulations. Cleanup and proper disposal of application equipment and containers is essential for economic reasons and to ensure environmental integrity. Equipment should be thoroughly cleaned with large volumes of water. The rinsate should be sprayed-out over a large land area, preferably the same area treated with the pesticide in the first place. For instructions regarding decontamination of equipment when used with specific products, consult the label.