Winter has come, the garden is dormant and the tools are put away.
But storing pesticides correctly also protects the environment and preserves the quality of the chemicals. Nuss urges homeowners to always store pesticides in their original container, making sure the product label is legible. He also suggests maintaining a storage inventory to help keep track of unused pesticides. For the inventory, write down the product name, active ingredients, date of purchase, date of storage and volume stored. Nuss recommends that homeowners store pesticides in a secure, well-ventilated dry area, protected from heat and cold.