Which statement about pesticide storage is INCORRECT?

• A. Packages should be stored on pallets or shelves off the floor
• B. Recirculate ventilation air within the building
• C. Store pesticides away from feed or seed
• D. Store pesticides only in the original container

Answer: (A)

Pesticide storage should prevent exposure and contamination by controlling vapors, keeping containers in good condition, and preventing contact with food or feed. A key rule is that ventilation should move air to the outside of the building to remove vapors; recirculating air within the building can spread pesticide fumes and residues to other areas and keep hazardous concentrations present. That makes the statement about recirculating ventilation air the incorrect one.

Other good practices are storing packages off the floor on pallets or shelves to avoid moisture and make cleanup easier, keeping pesticides away from feed or seed to prevent contamination of food supplies and animals, and keeping products in their original containers to preserve the label and prevent misidentification or leaks.