After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, what should you do with the measuring container?

After adding the pesticide to the partially filled spray tank, what should you do with the measuring container?

• A. Rinse the measuring container and pour the rinse into the waste container.
• B. Rinse the measuring container and pour the rinse into the spray tank.
• C. Do not rinse the measuring container.
• D. Rinse the measuring container and pour rinse into the soil.

Answer: (B)

Rinse the measuring container and pour the rinse into the spray tank. This restores every last bit of product into the application mixture, making sure the full labeled amount is applied and the concentration stays correct. Putting the rinse somewhere else wastes product and can contaminate soil or waste streams, while leaving the container un-rinsed would leave pesticide behind. Follow the label’s rinsing guidance, but the key idea is to keep all of the pesticide in the spray tank for the intended application.

Rinse the measuring container and pour the rinse into the spray tank. This restores every last bit of product into the application mixture, making sure the full labeled amount is applied and the concentration stays correct. Putting the rinse somewhere else wastes product and can contaminate soil or waste streams, while leaving the container un-rinsed would leave pesticide behind. Follow the label’s rinsing guidance, but the key idea is to keep all of the pesticide in the spray tank for the intended application.