Pesticides are a necessary evil. We use them in our daily lives to curtail excessive weed growth and insect infestation. All the while, we never truly consider their potential environmental impact. If not properly stored in a cool and well ventilated structure, these toxins can destroy and eradicate more than just pesky nuisances. Exposure to sun and heat can also compromise the chemical consistency of these substances. In some cases, temperature inversions can make inert substance toxic and volatile. U.S. Hazmat Storage has a steel line of leak-proof non fire-rated lockers for proper pesticide storage.
Weeds and insects can be a real thorn in the side of successful businesses. If we don’t nip these pesky invaders in the bud, they can overrun well manicured landscapes, which are the most forward facing facades of organizations like universities. And you know what they say, in the customer service industry, appearances are everything. If you can’t tend to the vines and weeds of the face of your organization, what will your customer or client base think about the services you provide? U.S. Hazmat Storage can provide adequate pesticide storage that features mechanical ventilation and climate control technologies that keep dangerous pesticides in a cool environment that is free of dangerous fumes and external debris.
Continuous steel grated storage sump system can prevent environmental contamination and visits from the EPA
As you could imagine, pesticides are inherently toxic. They have one job on this planet: to whither and eradicate. While fertilizers (which we also provide keen storage solutions for) promote vitality, pesticides are their evil twin that stomp out evasive species and overgrowth. Bifenthrin is one of the more toxic ingredients that is commonly found in pesticides. It’s so powerful that the EPA only allows for lower concentrations of the chemical to be sold to the general public. Bifenthrin is especially toxic to aquatic life. Even in small doses, fish and other aquatic animals are impacted by this hazardous substance. Each fire-rated and non fire-rated U.S. Hazmat Storage locker is outfitted with a continuous steel grated flooring system that sits above an innovative chemical sump. This spill system can collect dangerous bifenthrin in the event of a spill. The substance will simply pass through the steel grated and sit in the sump until it can be safely removed. This will prevent environmental contamination and civil penalties from the EPA.
Compliant pesticide storage is a must for retail businesses, landscape outfits and universities
Spring is here and so is the return of vines, weeds and other pesky plants. In the face of such a formidable foe, many customer facing organizations will need to spruce up their front yards to keep clients and potential customers happy. To effectively fight these insidious threats, larger organizations, like shopping centers and universities, will need to keep their maintenance departments well stocked with dangerous, yet necessary chemicals. Non fire-rated storage lockers will be an ineffective and convenient stopgap in protecting employees and environment from toxic pesticides. Wide-swinging doors and access ramps can make their retrieval and storage processes simplified. We also recommend fire-rated storage buildings for larger chemical payloads.