Ohio Pesticide Application Recordkeeping Requirements
For Private Pesticide Applicators: Required for restricted-use pesticide applications*
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There is no standard format required, but Ohio pesticide application records need to follow these guidelines:
- Records contain required information
- The responsible private applicator's name and license number
- The brand or product name and EPA registration number of the restricted-use pesticide applied
- The total amount of the restricted-use pesticide applied
- Location and/or field number for area treated and total area or acreage treated
- Crop treated
- Month, day and year of application
Sample recordkeeping file: Excel spreadsheet
Sample recordkeeping file: pdf format
Important Reminders
- Records for restricted-use pesticide applications are recorded on date of application
- Must retain records for 3 years from the date of application and make them available to ODA when requested
- Submit records to private applicator's employer, if applicable
- For more information about the recordkeeping regulations, contact the Pesticide Regulation Section, Ohio Department of Agriculture, (614) 728-6987