Where should pesticides NOT be stored?

Pesticides are hazardous chemicals that require careful handling and storage to ensure safety and efficacy. Storing pesticides near food, feed, seed, or animals poses significant risks. These products can contaminate food supplies or animal feed, leading to unintended exposure for humans and livestock, which can be harmful or even fatal. Proper pesticide storage mandates keeping them in designated areas that are secure and isolated from food or livestock to prevent any accidental ingestion or contamination.

While the other options do have valid concerns—like avoiding areas with direct sunlight that could degrade the pesticide and ensuring they are stored in original containers for safety and labeling purposes—storing pesticides near food and animals creates an immediate risk of toxicity that is critical to avert. Therefore, the chosen answer underscores a fundamental principle of pesticide safety and storage practices.