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PEP-Talk, April, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE
EMERALD ASH BORER 24C LABELS Applicators using these products must have a copy of the current label to be in compliance. 24c labels are permitted by EPA for products to be used to meet a special local need. Copies of the new labels are available on the Pesticide Education Program website at http://pested.osu.edu, go to the General Information page and follow the link to "24c Labels." PESTICIDE LABELS AND SUPPLMENTAL USES 1.) Applying a pesticide at any dosage, concentration, or frequency less than that specified on the labeling unless the labeling specifically prohibits deviation from the specified dosage, concentration or frequency. (In other words, this indicates that an applicator can use a pesticide at a lower rate or less often than specified on the label. However, the applicator can never use a higher rate or more often than specified on the label. There are some pesticides that have special directions on the label that prohibit an applicator from using a lower rate or fewer applications.) 2.) Applying a pesticide against any target pest not specified on the labeling if the application is to the crop, animal, or site specified on the labeling, unless the administrator has required that the labeling specifically state that the pesticide may be used only for the pests specified on the labeling or after the administrator has determined that the use of the pesticide against other pests would cause an unreasonable adverse effect on the environment (In other words, as long as the pesticide is applied to the labeled target site, there is some leeway on target pests. For example, if a product is labeled for caterpillar pests on ornamentals, every possible caterpillar does not need to be listed on the label if all label directions are followed. However, the label could contain language specifying that only certain pests can be targeted with the pesticide. Then, the applicator must use the product for only those targeted pests.) 3.) Employing any method of application not prohibited by the labeling unless the labeling specifically states that the product may be applied only by the methods specified on the labeling. 4.) Mixing of more than one pesticide or mixing pesticides with a fertilizer when such mixture is not prohibited by the labeling. According to Section 2(ee), supplemental bulletins can be distributed with a pesticide label that contains recommendations for the label’s use according to the four exemptions. Extension personnel, industry representatives and other professionals are allowed to distribute these recommendations as long as the bulletin is factually correct and conforms to FIFRA Section 2(ee). A 2(ee) is not a supplemental label – it is not submitted to EPA and is not approved by EPA, which is stated on all 2(ee) recommendations. COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED FOR RODENTICIDES In addition to creating restricted use for three active ingredients, EPA would require all residential use rodenticides be sold in refillable tamper-resistant bait stations. There will be additional restrictions and label improvements to the nine currently registered rodenticides. RESIDENTIAL MOSQUITO MISTING SYSTEMS EPA has produced a fact sheet about the systems. It is available at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/misting_systems.htm EPA is concerned that the systems do not encourage homeowners to focus on reducing mosquito breeding areas by eliminating standing water around their houses. There is also concern that children and pets may be exposed to pesticides from the misting system. COMPANIES FINED FOR SELLING MISBRANDED PESTICIDES EPA ALLOWS “CAUSE MARKETING” MOSQUITO VECTOR CONTROL WORKSHOPS Applicators will be able to bring in their mosquito ULV spraying equipment for droplet testing. The sprayers must be in working condition and calibrated prior to the workshop. Droplets can be taken only using pesticide as the spray, so have some pesticide in the tank. At selected locations, an educational program and license exam testing will be available. The program includes a morning of new applicator training for the mosquito category on a pesticide applicator license. Applicators will be able to take their licensing exam the same morning. The afternoon educational session will feature an update on West Nile Virus and mosquito control. Pesticide recertification credits for the mosquito category and 1/2 hour of core will be available in the afternoon session. The dates and locations of the workshops are: June 14 - Whitehall Community Park, 402 Hamilton Rd., Whitehall (Columbus area) June 20 – Lake County Health Department, 550 Black Brook Rd., Painesville Township, Educational session, ODA license exam and ULV droplet testing ALL available. June 21 – Toledo Area Sanitary District, 5015 Stickney Ave., Toledo, ULV droplet testing only - NO education session or ODA license exam testing will be available Registration is $10/person for the educational session or $10/machine for ULV droplet testing. The workshops are made possible through a grant from the Ohio Department of Health. Registration forms and more information are available on the Pesticide Education Program website at http://pested.osu.edu or by calling (614) 292-4070. NEW APPLICATOR TRAINING AND TRAINED SERVICEPERSON TRAINING The classes will be a review of the Core material in the morning, which also covers the training for trained servicepersons. In the afternoon, the class will focus on weed control principles for the turf (8), industrial vegetation (5) and ornamental weed (6c) categories. ORGANIZATION PROMOTES ORGANIC LAWNS WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION INSECTICIDES UPCOMING EVENTS TRAINED SERVICEPERSON AND NEW APPLICATOR TRAINING MOSQUITO VECTOR CONTROL WORKSHOPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868
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