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Objective: To ensure the proper storage, handling, and application of pesticides (which include parasiticides, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and nematicides) and fertilizers.
8.1 Pesticide Receiving
- 1. Purchase only pesticides that are EPA approved.
2. When pesticides are received, update the Pesticide Inventory and Use Record (Form 208).
- 1. Store all pesticides in designated areas.
2. Ensure that storage facilities are kept clean, dry, well-ventilated, and locked.
3. Keep all pesticides away from feedstuffs at all times.
4. Clean up all spills immediately.
- 1. Only use parasiticides on animals that are labeled for animal use.
2. When applying paraciticides to animals, follow label directions.
3. Before parasiticides are used on animals, record the treatment in the Prevention and Treatment Record (Form 103).
4. Before pesticide/herbicide use on land, update the Pesticide Inventory and Use Record (Form 208).
5. As soon as possible, transfer the information from the Prevention and Treatment Record (Form 103) to the Individual Animal Treatment Record (Form 104) for each animal treated.
- 1. Store all fertilizer in designated areas.
2. Ensure that storage facilities are kept clean, dry, well-ventilated, and locked.
3. Keep all fertilizer away from feedstuffs at all times.
4. Clean up all spills immediately.
5. When fertilizer is purchased and used, complete the Fertilizer Inventory and Use Record (Form 209).
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