No job is really finished until the pesticides, containers, and your equipment have been put away properly. Get into the habit of storing all of your materials safely before you clean up and go home, or on to the next job. While you are cleaning up and putting away the pesticides, containers, and equipment you should wear all the personal protective equipment listed on the product label. Consider wearing gloves and other protective equipment, even if they weren't noted on the label. Spills and accidental contamination often occur during storage procedures.

Students completing this module will:

• Learn how to choose and arrange a storage are for pesticides
• Understand the importance of handling, storing, and disposing of pesticides properly
• Learn what to do in case of a pesticide spill

Successful completion of this module will earn New York State DEC certified applicators 0.75 Core recertification credits.

*If you are certified in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, or West Virginia, check the appropriate state-specific credit information page under the "Store Menu" to confirm approval and recertification credit values.

*Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont have approved all DLC courses and awards the same credits as New York.