The KY Dept. of Agriculture Division of Pesticides can provide information about pesticide disposal. Please call 1-800-205-6543 or visit their website at http://www.kyagr.com/enviro_out/pesticide/index.htm . They offer a pick up service to farmers for disposal.
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Pesticides |
Hazardous
Ingredients |
Hazard
Properties |
Proper
Disposal |
Less Toxic
Alternatives |
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Arsenicals |
Lead arsenateCalcium arsenateMonosodium methane arsenate (MSMA)
Paris green |
Toxic |
* Empty pesticide containers of arsenicals may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
For ants: avoid ant stakes; use insecticidal boric acid where ants enter.
(Toxic to children and pets.) |
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Botanicals |
PyrethrinsRotenone
Nicotine |
Toxic |
* Empty pesticide containers of botanicals may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the label. |
Insecticidal soap
Import predators (ladybugs, ground beetles and preying mantis). |
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Carbamates |
CarbarylAldicarbCarbofuran
(restricted-use pesticide)
Propoxur |
Toxic |
* Empty pesticide containers of carbamates may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
Keep garden weed-freeImport predators
Insecticidal soap |
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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons |
AldrinEndrinHeptachlorDicofo
lChlordaneLindane
Kepone *
Dieldrin *
DDT *
* pesticides discontinued over
10 years ago or more |
Toxic |
* Empty pesticide containers of chlorinated hydrocarbons, however, may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
Keep garden free of debrisImport predators
Use insecticidal soap |
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Flea Collars and Sprays |
CarbamatesPyrethrins
Organo-phosphates |
Toxic |
* Use all flea collar and spray products so that no waste remains except residuals attached to the container. Containers should be rinsed with water. The rinse water may be either reused or poured down the drain with great quantities of water.
* Call 334-3151 for further instructions. |
Herbal collar/ointment (eucalyptus or rosemary)
Brewer's yeast (call vet for correct amount) |
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Fungicides |
CaptanFopetAnilazine
Copper/Zinc compounds |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of fungicides may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
Do not over waterAerate soil
Keep areas de-thatched and dry |
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Herbicides |
2, 4-DGlyphosate
Prometon |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of herbicides may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
Hand weeding
Let grass grow 2-3 inches to shade weed seedlings |
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Houseplant Insecticide |
MethopreneMalathion
Tetramethrin
Carbaryl |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of houseplant insecticides may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels. |
Mix 2 pounds of dishwashing liquid with 2 cups of water and spray on leaves |
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Mouse and Rat Poisons |
BrodifacoumCoumarins (e.g., warfarin)
Strychnine |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of mouse and rat poisons may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels.
* Call 334-3151 for further instructions. |
Live trapsCaulk and seal all holes
Ultrasonic wave- emitting devices |
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Organo-
phosphates |
ParathionMalathionDiazinon - RDichlorvos (DDVP)
Chlorpyifos |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of organo-phosphates may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels.
* Call 334-3151 for further instructions. |
Remove plant debris or wood from garden
Use insecticidal soap |
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Roach and Ant Killers |
Organo-phosphatesCarbamates
Pyrethrins |
Toxic |
* Empty containers of roach and ant killers may be triple-rinsed according to the instructions on the labels.
* Call 334-3151 for further instructions. |
Place boric acid in and along cracks (Toxic to children and pets.) |
