How Do You Dispose Of Crop Dusting Chemicals?
It wasn’t long after the first airplane took flight that farmers recognized the potential for distributing large amounts of pesticides over their fields from the air. But as beneficial as the chemicals are to crop yields, they are still dangerous and must be handled with care to avoid injury or health problems. It’s important to properly dispose of crop-dusting chemicals. Load only what you need. Modern technology makes it easy to determine exactly how pesticide is needed for the area to be crop-dusted. Putting only that amount in the tank before spraying means less waste and less need to dispose of leftover crop-dusting chemicals. Follow label directions. Manufacturers of chemicals used in crop-dusting always include specific information about proper use. Also consult the material safety data sheets (MSDS) for details on how to dispose of chemical products. Triple or pressure-rinse containers used to store crop-dusting chemicals. This procedure ensures there is no dangerous leftover r
