What is a safe and legal way to transport pesticides?

• A. In unlabelled bags in the trunk with food
• B. In original containers, sealed, upright, secured in the cargo area; away from food
• C. Loose in the back seat
• D. In any container as long as sealed

Answer: (B)

Safely and legally transporting pesticides means keeping the product in its original container, sealed and upright, and securing it in the vehicle’s cargo area away from food. This setup preserves the label with all safety information, hazard warnings, and first-aid instructions, so you know exactly what you’re handling and how to respond if needed. Keeping the container upright prevents leaks, and securing it prevents movement and spills during travel, protecting you and others from exposure. Storing away from food reduces the risk of contamination and accidental ingestion. Other methods, like carrying pesticides in unlabelled bags with food, loose in the back seat, or in any container simply because it’s sealed, fail to meet labeling and containment standards and increase the chance of spills, misidentification, or exposure.