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North CarolinaDepartment of Agriculture and
Consumer Services
Pesticide SectionFood & Drug Protection Division
Pesticide ApplicationsPROTECTING YOU AND
THE ENVIRONMENT
I. Pesticide Mixing and Loading SitesII. PPE - Personal Protective EquipmentIII. Pesticide Container Disposal
HAZARDS TO CONSIDER•Water Contamination•Drains•Backflow Protection•Mix on site
I. MIXING AND LOADING SITES
•Wells•Creeks•Ponds•Water Sources
DO NOT Mix or Load Next To or Above:
KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN EMPTIES!
When Mixing, Loading, or Cleaning Pesticide Equipment
Over or Near Drains:
Proper Mixing and Loading Area
•Air Gap•Backflow Preventer
Use Backflow Protection
•Need for PPE•Knowing How to Use PPE
II. PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
TYPES OF EXPOSURE• Inhalation•Oral•Dermal•Ocular
PPE Protects You From Exposure When Working With Pesticides
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Label specific• May include:
• gloves• boots or shoe covers• coveralls• hood or wide-brimmed hat• apron• protective eyewear• respirator
•Long Sleeve Shirt•Long Pants•Shoes and Socks•Chemical Resistant Gloves
Review The Label For PPE Information
If Label Does Not Refer To PPE Use a Minimum of Protection Such As:
• NEVER Store With Pesticides• Respirator and Respirator Cartridges should
be Stored Separately• Clean Respirator after Each Use• Clothes Used While Applying Pesticides
Should be Washed Separately From Other Laundry
PROPER STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE OF PPE SHOULD
INCLUDE
• Dispose of Pesticide Containers In a Manner Which Will Not Contaminate Any Aspect of the Environment
• Pesticide Labels Have Specific Instructions on Proper Disposal Procedures
III. Proper Pesticide Container Disposal
• Triple Rinsing or Pressure Rinsing• Offer for Recycling Where Available• If Not…. Puncture and Place In Landfill
Proper Disposal of Pesticide Containers Includes:
• Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For At Least 30 Seconds
• Fill Container 1/3 Full of Water• Replace Cap On Container and Rotate or
Shake to Rinse ALL Sides• Drain Rinse Mixture From Container Into
Spray Tank• Repeat Steps 2-4 Twice More Before
Disposal of Pesticide Container
Steps for Proper Triple Rinsing
• Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For At Least 30 Seconds
• Insert Tip of P/N Through Side of Pesticide Container Near Base
• Spray Inside Container for 30 Seconds While Holding Over Tank
• Drain all Rinse Water from Container into Spray Tank
Steps for Correct Pressure Rinsing
Offer For Recycling
IF YOUR COUNTY DOES NOT OFFER PESTICIDE CONTAINER
RECYCLING, CONSULT FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL
AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES.
NCDA&CS Pesticide Sectionwww.ncagr.com/fooddrug/pesticid
919-733-3556