Posted by Nancy Albert on Jan 20, 2012
I have some old Ortho chemicals in bottles, and the labels have fallen off due to the oily nature of the chemical. How do I determine what it is, and how do I dispose of it if it is not possible?

Posted by sharon dowdy on Jan 23, 2012
Nancy, If the labels are legible but you can't tell which one goes with which bottle, it still may help you decide what to do. For example, if all products are insecticides, then you may be able to mix and use at the lowest label rate to finish off what you have. However, if some are herbicides and some or insecticides then you must know which is which in order to avoid crop injury. You may be able to take the bottles to where you purchased them and they help you determine application info. Bottom line, whatever you do, don't just pour the chemicals down the drain or out in one spot. UGA Extension agent Frank Watson