How should you store herbicide?

• A. Store downwind and downhill from houses, play areas and ponds
• B. Store near livestock feed in a shed
• C. Store in unlocked cabinet inside living area
• D. Store in direct sunlight on a porch

Answer: (A)

Storing herbicides safely comes down to preventing exposure to people, pets, livestock, and water. The best practice is to place the product in a secure, dry location that is away from living spaces and water sources, and positioned so that any drift or runoff is less likely to reach those areas. Storing herbicides downwind and downhill from houses, play areas, and ponds achieves this by reducing the chance that wind-blown spray or leaked material will move toward people or drinking water, while still keeping the product accessible to those who need it when used correctly. Keeping it in its original labeled container, in a locked area, and away from heat, sunlight, and other materials also helps minimize risks.

Putting it near livestock feed can lead to feed contamination; keeping it in an unlocked cabinet inside a living area increases exposure risk; and storing in direct sunlight on a porch accelerates degradation and can raise temperature, compromising safety and container integrity.