No Spill Filling - Closed Transfer Systems

Nearly 40% of pesticide detections in our catchments are from contamination when handling pesticides. The remaining 60% of pesticide detection comes from the field, after application. 

​Managing the spills, washings and wastes that come from pesticide handling is one measure that can be taken to help keep pesticides out of water​. No spill filling (RPL3) comprises three individual options: RPL3a drip and spill kits, RPL3b closed transfer systems (CTS), and RPL3c sprayer filling areas and biofilters. 

A closed transfer system (RPL3b) is a device that allows pesticide formulations to be transferred from their container to the spray tank with negligible exposure to the operator and the environment.

Closed transfer systems, therefore, enable operators to manage crop protection and nutrition products in a safer and more environmentally friendly way.​ 

RPL options help to improve safety, reduce costs, and support more efficient pesticide use. They help protect handlers from exposure to highly toxic concentrated pesticides, prevent crop damage from spills, reduce costs from product loss (and clean-up costs), and supports regulatory requirements.  

Closed transfer systems and pesticide filling areas can also improve efficiency and productivity, making sprayer filling quicker and easier, reducing manual handling, and lower the risk of errors and contamination.