— by Paul McKenzie, Vance/Warren Ag. Ext. Agent

On Wednesday, September 13, NC Cooperative Extension​ in Warren County​ ​will host a Pesticide Collection event. This will be held at the Warren County Center of NC Cooperative Extension, 158 Rafters Lane, 10 am to 2 pm.

Bring any unneeded/unused pest control products for safe disposal. We will accept all pest control products including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc. whether liquid, dust, granular, fumigant, or other formulation. This program is offered to all, whether you are a farmer, home gardener or just have some household pest sprays you no longer need. This is offered in collaboration with the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This is a free service, no questions asked, but please call in advance for larger containers or larger quantities.

Any products that are more than three years old are good candidates for disposal, as they may have lost effectiveness. For more information, contact paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu or 252-257-3640.