When managing excess chemical, what is the recommended action?

• A. Pour into the water source
• B. Dilute and reapply to the area, not exceeding label rates
• C. Store indefinitely
• D. Mix with soil

Answer: (B)

When you have excess pesticide, the best practice is to use it in a way that follows the label and protects people and the environment. Reapplying to the treated area within the label’s allowed rate makes use of what you have while avoiding overapplication, runoff, or damage to plants. Pouring into a water source would contaminate water and hurt aquatic life, so that’s not acceptable. Storing indefinitely isn’t a proper disposal method and can create hazards or deterioration of the product. Mixing with soil or applying it somewhere else misuses the product and isn’t what the label instructs. If there’s still excess after a cautious reapplication, follow the label’s disposal directions or contact local pesticide disposal facilities.