Welcome to Pesti Bytes from the
National Pesticide Information
Center at Oregon State University.
This is Sandra and I'm here with
Humberto to talk about the importance
of storing pesticides in
their original containers.
Humberto why is it a problem to
pour pesticides into other bottles?
If a pesticide is kept in a former beverage
container a child or anyone else
could drink from the bottle thinking it
contains the original beverage.
Children are often poisoned
when they get into pesticides.
Especially when a pesticide is
not stored in it's original container,
and left within the child's reach.
What if they are stored out of the
reach of children, isn't that safe enough?
No. Storing pesticides in
other containers is not only an
unsafe practice, but it can
be illegal in some states.
If someone were to drink or spill it,
the emergency responders will
not have access to the label.
They will not have any idea
what was in the bottle, 
how to treat the illness,
or what precautions to take.
You can avoid storing
pesticides in your home by
buying only what you need.
What about reusing
pesticide containers?
Reusing a pesticide container,
even to store another pesticide,
can also be dangerous.
Some containers may have
pesticide residues in them,
even if rinsed or washed first.
These residues may react
with other substances.
Never reuse any pesticide
container yourself.
They must be treated
as an actual pesticide.
Follow the clean up and disposal
instructions from the label.
Thanks Humberto. You're welcome.
