OT---Herbacide Storage?

Jiles · Sep 15, 2016

I just received a 2 1/2 gal. container of both Roundup and 2 4D Concentrate.
Would I be wise to transfer contents to one gallon containers after opening?

Dune Country · Sep 15, 2016

no, leave it in the correctly labeled containers

2002sliverado · Sep 15, 2016

Keep them in the original container with the product label attached. I have seen too many times where people forget what they put into smaller containers and the product label has been lost, or the new containers did not have any markings showing what was placed in them. Keep the lids on tight. Depending upon what formulation these products are, they may not tolerate colder temperatures, so you may need to store them over the winter in a place where temperature is controlled. You should be able to find winter storage instructions on the label itself. You may wonder why I bring these issues up. I grew up on a farm where were utilized many pesticide products which we applied ourselves. I also spent 13 years working in the farm supply business. Lastly, I have worked enough events where the users of these products are given an opportunity to dispose of these types of products and I have had far too many containers where the product inside was difficult to determine just what it was due to placing the contents into other containers.

DeltaRed · Sep 15, 2016

Leave them in ORIGINAL containers. Store 'protected' in shop. Protect from freezeing if possible. However freezeing is not the
end of the world'.

paul · Sep 15, 2016

No, that would actually be illegal. Keep he product in its original labeled container.

Some herbicides it doesn't matter if they freeze, some it dies. Look at the label for storage.

Paul

Jiles · Sep 15, 2016

(quoted from post at 19:21:06 09/15/16) Keep them in the original container with the product label attached. I have seen too many times where people forget what they put into smaller containers and the product label has been lost, or the new containers did not have any markings showing what was placed in them. Keep the lids on tight. Depending upon what formulation these products are, they may not tolerate colder temperatures, so you may need to store them over the winter in a place where temperature is controlled. You should be able to find winter storage instructions on the label itself. You may wonder why I bring these issues up. I grew up on a farm where were utilized many pesticide products which we applied ourselves. I also spent 13 years working in the farm supply business. Lastly, I have worked enough events where the users of these products are given an opportunity to dispose of these types of products and I have had far too many containers where the product inside was difficult to determine just what it was due to placing the contents into other containers.

Main reason I asked is the fact that, a few years ago, I had only used about a gallon from a 2 1/2 gal container of weedmaster that was stored in my heated basement.
I don't really know how old it was, after opening, but guess 4 or 5 years old.
It began to loose its strength until completely dead!
Any time I put anything in a container, I ALWAYS mark and even note where instructions are saved and stored.
However, I am in agreement that, in most cases, it is not advised.

rd 2N in mo · Sep 15, 2016

why not look them up on the web?

Dave Sherburne, NY · Sep 15, 2016

Leave them in their origional containers. Don't pour any unused back into the container and shake them up real good after they freeze and before you use them. I've had a 2 1/2 gallon container in my garage a few years, take it out shake it up and it works fine. Used to be a commercial applicator, drove a Tyler Patriot.

Two Dogs · Sep 15, 2016

Two words: Magic marker

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