What does proper storage reduce the chance of?

What does proper storage reduce the chance of?

• A. Theft or vandalism.
• B. Environmental contamination.
• C. Spills during application.
• D. Pesticide degradation.

Answer: (B)

Proper storage is all about keeping pesticides contained and out of the environment. When containers are tightly closed, upright, and placed on a non-porous surface with secondary containment, away from heat, moisture, drains, and food or water sources, the chances of leaks, spills, or runoff reaching soil, groundwater, or surface water are greatly reduced. This directly lowers environmental contamination and protects non-target organisms and ecosystems. While securing pesticides can also help prevent theft or vandalism, the main environmental protection comes from preventing releases into the environment.

Proper storage is all about keeping pesticides contained and out of the environment. When containers are tightly closed, upright, and placed on a non-porous surface with secondary containment, away from heat, moisture, drains, and food or water sources, the chances of leaks, spills, or runoff reaching soil, groundwater, or surface water are greatly reduced. This directly lowers environmental contamination and protects non-target organisms and ecosystems. While securing pesticides can also help prevent theft or vandalism, the main environmental protection comes from preventing releases into the environment.