821.6 Inventory Control and Storage
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Definition: Inventory control is providing adequate inventory for seasonal needs. Proper storage of herbicides is crucial.
Why:
1. Readily available product for timely use
2. Inventory kept current is easier to convert to new generation herbicide
3. Excess inventory
- a. Exposes herbicide to unnecessary temperature extremes
- b. Risk of container damage increases with time
Methods:
A. How
- 1. Use old inventory before starting with new (FIFO)
- 2. Refer to spray logs to plan for new orders
- 3. Order in a timely manor
- 4. Track inventory on a regular basis/weekly, monthly
B. When
- 1. Reduce inventory during extreme hot or cold weather
- 2. Receive inventory prior to earliest possible spray date
- 3. Record usage daily
- 4. Perform monthly physical inventory
Special Recommendations
A. Read the label
B. Consider a small amount of extra inventory
- 1. Touch up or re-spray missed weeds
- 2. Extended growing season
- 3. Early growing season before new order is in inventory
C. Maintain proper SDS information
D. Keep all herbicides in properly labeled containers
E. Store like products together
