Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator Practice Test

Why should herbicides be stored downwind from houses?

1. To avoid contamination during a fire

2. To prevent accidental ingestion by children

3. To ensure easy access in an emergency

4. To reduce the risk of theft

The correct answer is: To avoid contamination during a fire

Herbicides are chemicals that are commonly used to kill unwanted plants and weeds. These chemicals can be harmful if ingested or if they come into contact with skin. Therefore, it is important to store them properly to prevent any accidents or exposure. Storing herbicides downwind from houses is important because it helps to prevent contamination during a fire. If a fire were to occur, the wind could carry the chemicals towards nearby homes, potentially causing harm to residents. This is why it is important to store herbicides downwind from houses, as it reduces the risk of exposure and contamination. The other options listed are incorrect because they do not address the potential harm that herbicides can cause and the importance of properly storing them to prevent accidents. It is also important to securely store herbicides to prevent accidental ingestion by children, ensure easy access in an emergency, and reduce the risk of theft, but these reasons do not specifically pertain to why they should be stored downwind from houses.