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Pesticide Lifespan and Storage

Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison talks about pesticides. Pesticides have a very long life span. They retain potency for many years. Store them where they don’t freeze. The best way to dispose of a pesticide is to use it for its labeled purpose. If you have to get rid of a pesticide because you will never need it again take it to a local household hazardous waste facility. Fertilizers also have a long life. The only difference is when the bag is broken open the chemicals can become volatile and evaporate – especially nitrogen. Often fertilizers will get wet and turn into hard blocks. The fertilizer is still good. Break it up and use it.

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August 8, 2020
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