Pesticides Laws and Regulations

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Pesticides Laws and Regulations

• Mary Ketchersid

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Thanks for the help !

• Melissa Barton - Texas Department of Agriculture
  Gulf Coast Regional Office
• Doug Stevenson -Texas Cooperative Extension
  College Station, TX
• Mark Matocha - Texas Cooperative Extension
  College Station, TX
• Illinois Department of Agriculture - Exposure
  Presentation (in part)

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• B-5056
• TDAQ819
• 04/06
• Revision
• Teal cover

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Texas Department of Agriculture

• lt http//www.agr.state.tx.us/pesticide/ gt
• Go to this site to see Laws and Regulations and
  much more helpful information on the web.
• Dallas TDA Office 214-631-0265
• San Antonio Office 210-820-0288

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Texas AM DallasAgricultural Research and
Extension Center

• lt http//dallas.tamu.edu/index.html gt
• Youll find many links here and many specialists
  that can be helpful.

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Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge
212 San Antonio TX 78230

• lt http//bexar-tx.tamu.edu/gt
• Youll find many links here for local help.

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Types of Applicator Licenses

• Commercial
• Noncommercial
• Private
• Private Certificate
• (prior to January 10, 1989)

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Commercial Applicator

• Fee 180.00
• Annual renewal
• 5 CEUs one credit each from two of the
  following categories LR, IPM, or Drift
  Minimization
• License issued to individuals, not businesses

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Noncommercial Applicator

• Fee 120.00 (12.00 for political subdivisions
  of the state)
• Annual renewal
• 5 CEUs one credit each from two of the
  following categories LR, IPM, or Drift
  Minimization

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Private Applicator

• Fee 60.00
• 15 CEUs/ 5 years
• License only for agricultural production
  (includes production of turf/ornamentals in a
  commercial greenhouse)

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Private ApplicatorLicense vs. Certificate

• Obtained prior to January 10, 1989CERTIFICATE
• No renewal fee for CERTIFICATE
• Cannot supervise an unlicensed applicator with a
  CERTIFICATE
• Can have both a LICENSE CERTIFICATE

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Certified Private

• The expiration date for all Certified Private
  Applicator licenses has been moved from December
  31st to February 28th.

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New License Renewal Dates

• All licenses issued on or after October 1, 2005
  will expire on their anniversary date.
• Examples
• A Private applicator who received a license on
  December 12, 2005 will renew December 12, 2010
• A Commercial Applicator who received a license
  February 14, 2006 will renew February 14, 2007.

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CEUs

• All CEUs are good for all applicators

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CEUs

• CEUs must be acquired before the license is
  renewed.
• Licensees are required to keep CEU certificates
  for 12 months after the renewal of a license.
• You no longer need to send in CEU documentation
  at the time of renewal.
• Licensees may be audited, at random, by mail or
  at the time of an inspection.

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January/February CEUs

• Previously, an applicator could earn CEUs in
  January/February of a given year and carry those
  credits forward, provided his CEU requirement for
  the current cycle had been met.
• THAT IS NO LONGER THE CASE!

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No CEU carry over ! !

• Continuing education units will be accepted only
  for the recertification cycle in which they were
  issued.
• You may NOT carry forward CEUs from one
  recertification cycle to the next.

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Notification Changes

• Any changes in the information (address,
  employer, etc.) provided to TDA by a person as
  part of the license application must be reported
  to TDA within 30 days

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License Issuance

• If you have a question specific to the issuance
  or renewal of a license please call
• 1-877-LIC-AGRI
• 1-877-542-2474

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Pesticides

• Restricted-use
• State-limited use
• Regulated
• General-use

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Spray Permit

• Sections 7.50, 7.51, 7.52, 7.53
• (1) Lists general requirements for use of
  regulated herbicides and specific requirements
  for individual Counties.
• (2) No permit is required for the application of
  regulated herbicides for turf weed control.

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Recordkeeping

• Must be kept for 2 years
• Does not have to be kept on a TDA form, but must
  contain all the necessary information

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Records Must Contain
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Applicator Supervision

• Both the supervising licensed commercial or
  noncommercial applicator and the person under the
  direct supervision of the licensed commercial or
  noncommercial applicator must perform
  applications from the same local office,
• unless -

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Applicator Supervision cont.

• unless the supervising licensed commercial or
  noncommercial applicator is physically present
  during the application.

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Applicator Supervision cont.

• A licensed private applicator may supervise a
  nonlicensed person on the property owned or
  controlled by the nonlicensed person,
• cont. -

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Applicator Supervision cont.

• provided the licensed private applicator
  maintains a record of the application and also
  provides a record of the application to the
  nonlicensed person.

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• Pesticides removed from their original
  containers are the highest cause of pesticide
  poisonings in adults and children.

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Pesticide Label
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It is a violation of Federal law to use this
pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its
labeling.
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Why should I really care?

• Because the label is a legal document
• Applying a pesticide in a manner inconsistent
  with the label is illegal
• I didnt know it said that is not a good
  defense if you misuse a pesticide

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Common excuses for not reading the label
Ive used this product for years
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Problems that can be (and have been) caused by
not reading and following the label

• Crop loss
• Fish kills
• Near fatal exposures
• Fatal exposures
• Fire and explosion

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Trade, Brand, or Product Names

• Companies register trade names as a trademark
• The same active ingredient may be sold under
  different trade names

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Trade or Brand Names
Be careful, some products with Different brand
names may have the same active ingredientsFor
example Azoxystrobin is the active ingredient
in
Heritage
Quadris
Abound
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Does this mean that I can substitute these
products for each other ?

• Only if the label allowsChristmas Trees
• Heritage Yes
• Abound Yes
• Quadris NO

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Can I substitute these products for each other to
control aquatic weeds ?
Same active ingredient ?? Glyphosate
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Same active ingredient ?? Glyphosate
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Same active ingredient ?? Glyphosate

Environmental Hazards Do not apply directly to
water, or areas where surface water is present,
or intertidal areas below the mean high water
mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning
equipment or disposing of equipment wash water.
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Read the Label

• First step for safe pesticide use
• Provides directions for correct application
• Pesticides can only be applied to a site
  identified on the label
• Provides safety guidelines and medical information

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Follow the Label

• It is a violation of federal and state law to use
  a product in a manner inconsistent with its
  labeling
• Worker Protection
• Rates of application
• Mixing procedures
• Application
• Cautions

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Must Have Label Before Applying

• Supplemental Label
• Change happensRead the label EACH time

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The following pesticide applications are
considered off label and therefore are illegal

• Applying above the highest dose rate
• Applying more frequently thanthe label allows
• Applying without using PPE
• Applying to a site that is not on the label

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PPE Requirements

• What are they?
• Why is PPE important
• Where are the requirements listed?

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Reduce Pesticide Exposure
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Pesticide Exposure
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Note the PPE in this picture
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Exposure
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Note the PPE in this picture
Exposure
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Exposure
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Exposure
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Exposure to Hands Without Gloves
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Exposure to Hands With Gloves
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Reduce Risk of Pesticide Use
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Laws to Reduce Risk

• U. S. Laws
• FFDCA 1908
• FIFRA 1947
• OSHA 1973
• ESA 1973
• RCRA 1973
• SARA Title III
• CWA 1974
• SDWA 1975
• 40 CFR 170-171
• FQPA 1996
• Patriot Act 2001

• Texas Laws
• Pesticide Law 1899
• Herbicide Law
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act
• Solid Waste Disposal
• OSHA
• Tx Health Code
• Tx Occupational Code
• Tx Admin. Code
• AHC Act 1987

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Review The Label For PPE Information
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Review The Label For PPE Information
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Label specific
• May include
• gloves
• boots or shoe covers
• coveralls
• hood or wide-brimmed hat
• apron
• protective eyewear
• respirator

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MIXING AND LOADING SITES

• HAZARDS TO CONSIDER
• Water Contamination
• Drains
• Backflow Protection
• Mix on site

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DO NOT Mix or Load Next To or Above

• Wells
• Creeks
• Ponds
• Water Sources

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When Mixing, Loading, or Cleaning Pesticide
Equipment Over or Near Drains

• KNOW WHERE THE DRAIN EMPTIES!

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Is This a Proper Mixing and Loading Area ?
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Proper Mixing and Loading Area
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Use Backflow Protection

• Air Gap
• Backflow Preventer

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Use Backflow Protection

• Air Gap

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Use Backflow Protection

• Air Gap

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Use Backflow Protection

• Air Gap

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Use Backflow Protection

• Backflow Preventer

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Reduce Drift

• Low drift nozzles
• Spray shields
• Low boom height
• Proper application
• low wind speeds
• low pressures
• selection of formulations with low drift potential

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DISPOSAL
A. Clean Up B. Container Disposal
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A. Clean Up
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Portable Sumps

• Decontamination sites
• Up to 33 linear feet of work area and 1,465
  gallon sumps
• Eliminate spills and runoff from load/fill sites
• Comply with existing and future disposal
  regulations

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Steps for Proper Triple Rinsing

• Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For
  At Least 30 Seconds
• Fill Container 1/3 Full of Water
• Replace Cap On Container and Rotate or Shake to
  Rinse ALL Sides
• Drain Rinse Mixture From Container Into Spray
  Tank
• Repeat Steps 2 - 4 Twice More Before Disposal of
  Pesticide Container

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Jet Rinsers

• Accepted alternative to triple rinsing
• Inexpensive
• Very efficient
• speeds up rinsing
• saves chemical
• saves time
• saves money

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Steps for Correct Pressure Rinsing

• Let Container Drain or Drip Into Spray Tank For
  At Least 30 Seconds
• Insert Tip of P/N Through Side of Pesticide
  Container Near Base
• Spray Inside Container for 30 Seconds While
  Holding Over Tank
• Drain all Rinse Water from Container into Spray
  Tank

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Offer For Recycling
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B. Container Disposal

• Dispose of Pesticide Containers In a Manner Which
  Will Not Contaminate Any Aspect of the
  Environment
• Pesticide Labels Have Specific Instructions on
  Proper Disposal Procedures

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Improper Container Disposal
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Improper Container Disposal
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Improper Container Disposal
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Improper Container Disposal
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Proper Disposal of Pesticide Containers Includes

• Triple Rinsing or Pressure Rinsing
• Offer for Recycling Where Available
• If Not. Puncture and Place In Landfill

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Disposal Basics

• Avoid excess stored inventories
• Minimize excess pesticides and rinsates
• Avoid the need to dispose of pesticide containers
  as wastes

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Disposal Methods

• Storage
• Reuse
• Remediation
• Recycling
• Burial (Solid Waste)
• Incineration - NEVER in TEXAS individual
  burning is not allowed

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Excess Pesticides

• Buy only what you need for one season
• Calculate dilutions carefully
• Use all mixed pesticide as labeled
• Apply excess mix as labeled on site
• cant exceed rate and frequency
• comply with application directions
• Return or give away excess products
• Add rinsates to tank

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Containers

• Use refillable or returnable containers
• Recycle or recondition containers
• Use soluble packaging

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http//www.tceq.state.tx.us/assistance/AgWaste/agw
aste.html

• Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collections

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Application Equipment

• Make sure application equipment is inspected and
  repaired and that persons repairing, cleaning or
  adjusting equipment are protected and informed.

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Try to finish talking before the learners are
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Sometimes a presentation is a lot like a longhorn
steer - - -

• A point here and a point there, with a whole lot
  of bull in between.

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The End!

• Meet my Grandson, Trace!

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The End!

• Meet my Grandson, Trace!

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Any Questions?
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Law Regulations

• Contact me Mary L. Ketchersid
• Texas Cooperative Extension
• Agricultural Environmental Safety
• 2488 - TAMU
• College Station, Texas 77843-2488
• 979-845-6531
• m-ketchersid_at_tamu.edu

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