What action is recommended to handle spray puddles after application?

• A. Make sure you have the correct location
• B. Remove all toys, pet food dishes, bird feeders
• C. Sweep or rinse away spray puddles
• D. Ignore puddles

Answer: (C)

Handling spray puddles promptly by sweeping or rinsing them away is the recommended action after application. Puddles can contain concentrated pesticide, and leaving them can expose people and pets to the chemical or cause it to spread to unintended areas. Sweeping removes the liquid physically, while rinsing helps dilute and wash residues from surfaces, reducing the chance of contact or contamination. After cleanup, follow label directions for disposing of any wash water and contaminated materials. The other options don’t address cleanup: confirming the correct location is a preparation step for where to spray, not how to deal with puddles afterward; removing toys, pet dishes, or bird feeders is part of pre-spray precautions, not post-spray puddle cleanup; and ignoring puddles would leave residues and pose risk.