What To Do If Pesticide Spill Occurs

By Tom J Bechman

Prairie Farmer

No one intends to spill pesticides, fertilizer or diesel fuel, but accidents happen. Being prepared and taking quick action can make a huge difference in protecting one’s property.

“If you have a spill, your quick actions during the first few minutes can make a difference in the spill being contained or entering the waters of the state,” says Fred Whitford, a Purdue University Extension specialist and director of Purdue Pesticide Programs. “If you can contain the spill and keep it out of water, then cleanup becomes easier and cheaper.”

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