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PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING REVIEW CORE WORKBOOK
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................. page 1 Everything you wanted to know about Pesticide Applicator
Certification, and Recertification in Delaware. Core exam blueprint & Study Guide
PESTS AND PEST CONTROL ........................................................................... page 12
Pests and Pest Control Slide Show Quiz THE PESTICIDE LABEL .................................................................................... page 14
The ABC’s of a Pesticide Label Making Pesticide Applicator Decisions from the Label (Take to Work) Making Pesticide Applicator Decisions from the Label (Take Home)
STORAGE & SPILL CLEAN UP ......................................................................... page 17
How Safe are you with Pesticides? How Safe is Your Family with Pesticides? Winter Storage of Pesticides
AN AMERICAN FARM TALE. THE REA FARM CASE STUDY......................... page 20
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .......................................................... page 21
PPE Checklist Safety Equipment Companies & Agri-Businesses
CALIBRATION & PROBLEM SOLVING ............................................................. page 23
Sprayer Calibration The Tank Refill Calibration Method Broadcast Spraying Practice Calibration Problems
PESTICIDE LAWS .............................................................................................. page 29
Highlights of the Delaware Pesticide Law Delaware Pesticide Law State of Delaware Code Title 3 Part II Chapter 12 Settlements of Actual Legal Cases Use Inspection Check List The Delaware Pesticide Law Review Questions Worker Protection Standards for Agricultural Pesticides on Family Farms Delaware Pesticide Record keeping form
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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW
ABOUT PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION IN DELAWARE
WHO NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED?
Anyone buying or using a restricted-use pesticide must be certified and licensed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA), unless they work under the direct supervision of a licensed applicator. Those hired to apply to lands of another must be certified (or work under supervision) whether they apply restricted-use or general-use pesticides.
PRIVATE APPLICATORS
COMMERCIAL
APPLICATORS
HOW DO I GET
CERTIFIED?
Private Applicators are the producers of
agricultural commodities and apply restricted-use pesticides to land that is owned or rented by them or their employer. All other restricted-use pesticide applicators are commercial applicators.
Private Applicator: Pass core exam. Commercial applicator: Pass core exam and category exam(s). Call 1-800-282-8685
to make a reservation, get directions to the exam site or to ask what category you need.
WHAT DO I STUDY FOR THE EXAM?
The core manual, workbook , & category manual(s). Send an order blank for manuals to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. You can get order blanks at county Extension offices, DDA, or the Entomology Department at UD (831-2526). Save postage - pick up your manuals at DDA office. Study your manuals and practice the calibration problems. You may use a calculator at the exam.
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Agricultural Plant (1A) 8 Agricultural Animal (1B) 4 Fumigation of soils/Ag Commodities (1C) 4 Forest (02) 4 Ornamental & Turf (03) 8 Seed Treatment (04) 2 Aquatic (5A) 4 Antifouling Paint (5B) 2 Mosquito (5C) 4 Right-of-Way (06) 4 Industrial, Institutional, Structural & Health Related (07)
General Pest Control (7A) 18
Wood Destroying Pest Control (7B) 18 Fumigation (non-agricultural) (7C) 4 Wood Preservatives (7D) 4 Institutional and Maintenance (7E) 18 Cooling towers (7F) 4 Miscellaneous (7G) 4
Public Health (08) 4 Regulatory (09) 4 Demonstration & Research (10) 8
How Do I Get Recertified?
Your certification is good for 3 years. Then you must demonstrate that you’ve kept up with changes. You can do this by either retaking the exam or collecting the required numbers of recertification hours.
HOW MANY HOURS DO I NEED FOR RECERTIFICATION?
Private applicators need 3 recertification hours every 3 years. Commercial applicators need the following hours every year:
WHERE CAN I GET HOURS?
Attend commodity meetings and professional seminars. The DPCA sponsors an annual meeting for category 7 applicators. Ag Week is held annually. O&T, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way applicators may attend the Horticulture Industry Expo. Subscribe to your county Extension newsletter and watch for announcements. Visit DDA's website at http://www.kellysolutions.com/de/Applicators/index.htm Or call the DDA at 1-800-282-8685 for information.
I WENT TO A GOOD PESTICIDE PROGRAM LAST MONTH. CAN I GET CREDIT FOR IT?
If you attended a pesticide program that was not pre-authorized for re-certification hours, you may get credit. Send a copy of the program and proof of attendance to Steve Carter, Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901 or. email to [email protected]. Documentation must be received at DDA within 30 days of training. Steve may award credit if the talks covered at least one of these issues pesticide safety, pesticides and the environment, pest information, methods of control or pesticide information.
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JOB-RELATED Factua SKILLS R
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS AT EACH
OTAL UESTIONS
LEARNING LEVEL l Under- Application T
ecall standing
1. Laws/ liability 6 1 0 7
2. Pest ID & Life Stages 4 1 0 5
3. Pest Control/ IPM 3 3 1 7
4. Label Comprehension 4 6 10 20
5. Poisoning Symptoms 5 1 1 7
6. Personal Safety 4 3 5 12
7. Transportation/ storage 8
Disposal / spill cleanu
3 2 3 p
8. Equipment/ formulation 10
6 3 1
9. Calibration/ dilutions 1 4 8 13
10. Environmental 4 6 1 11
DELAWARE CORE TEST BLUEPRINT
Q
Concerns
# Questions 40 30 30 100
LEARNING LEVELS:
Factual Recall: Tests the applicator’s ability to remember significant facts Understanding: Tests the applicator’s ability to interpret critical information. Application: Tests the applicator’s ability to solve relevant problems.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CORE STUDY GUIDE
Use this study guide to help you prepare for the core certification exam. You will
find the answers in the core manual and On-Line training at: http://ag.udel.edu/extension/pesticide/online.htm. You may study the core manual on the web for free. Go to: http://www.nasda.org/workersafety/
SKILL AREAS – skills within the following areas are considered essential to safe pesticide application: 1. Laws/liability 2. Pest identification & life history 3. Pest control/alternatives to chemical control/IPM 4. Label comprehension
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5. Symptoms of & treatment for poisoning 6. Personal safety 7. Transportation/storage disposal/spill clean-up 8. Equipment types/maintenance/application technique/types of
pesticides/formulations 9. Calibration/mixing calculations 10. Environmental concerns
1. SKILL AREA: LAWS/LIABILITY A. Know the federal and state laws that regulate pesticide application. Know that:
1. the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) regulates pesticide registration, sale and use.
2. FIFRA sets minimum standards for certification, training and licensing of pesticide applicators.
3. the Delaware Pesticide Law and its Rules and Regulations regulate pesticide registration, sale and use in Delaware and certification, training and licensing of pesticide applicators.
4. The Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA) changes the way tolerances are set and the way pesticides are registered.
5. The Worker Protection Standards (WPS) protects workers on farms, forests, nurseries, and green houses.
B. Understand applicator's responsibility under the law for handling & use. Know the
requirements of: 1. pesticide transportation, storage, mixing/loading and application 2. waste pesticide disposal. 1. pesticide rinsate disposal. 2. pesticide container disposal. Know: 3. the applicator's responsibility in supervising non-licensed applicators. 4. the applicators responsibility in making Pesticide recommendations according to
the Label. 7. that the Label is the Law.
C. Know record keeping requirements of the law. Know:
1. the records required of applicators and the length of time to be kept. 2. the penalties for not keeping proper records.
D. Know applicators responsibilities under WPS.
E. Understand consequences of illegal use of pesticides. Know that there could be a fine or sentence for:
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1. detaching, altering, defacing or destroying the pesticide label. 2. placing a pesticide in a container other than the original. 3. improper transportation, storage or disposal of pesticides. 4. improper mixing, loading or application of pesticides. 5. application to a site not listed on the label. 6. application of higher concentrations or more frequent applications than listed on
the label. 7. failure to keep proper records. 8. making a recommendation not in accordance with the label. 9. failure to properly inform non-licensed applicators under the supervision of a
licensed applicator. Know that a pesticide may be: 10. applied to a pest not listed on the label. 1. applied with equipment not prohibited by the label. 12. applied at rates below those listed on the label. Know: 13. that pesticides & pesticides or pesticides & fertilizers may be mixed if not
prohibited by the label. 14. the consequence of not reporting a spill.
F. Know procedure for certification and recertification of applicators.
G. Be aware that there are agencies that regulate pesticide applicators. Know the
function of: 1. the EPA in regards to regulation of pesticide registration, use and disposal. 2. the Delaware Department of Agriculture in regards to regulation of pesticide
registration, use and disposal. 3. the Delaware Department of Natural resources and Environmental regulation in
regards to spill cleanup. H. Known distinction between private and commercial applicators.
2. SKILL AREA: PEST IDENTIFICATION & LIFE STAGES A. Know definition and categories of pests (insects & relatives, weeds, plant pathogens,
vertebrates). B. Understand importance of pest ID in making control decisions. Know the
environmental and economic consequences of basing control decision on incorrect pest ID.
C. Know how to obtain identification of pest beyond major group if needed for control decision. Know that there are sources of information from Delaware Cooperative Extension Service.
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3. SKILL AREA: PEST CONTROL / ALTERNATIVES TO CHEMICAL CONTROL / IPM A. Know how to decide if and when to use pest control.
1. Know what information is needed to decide whether or not to apply pest control. 2. Understand the concept of economic threshold.
B. Understand the objectives of pest control: prevention, suppression, and elimination.
C. Know how to use each type of pest control and how to decide when to use each type of pest control: 1. chemical control. 2. cultural control. 3. biological control. 4. mechanical control. 5. host resistance. 6. sanitation.
D. Know how to combine different types of pest control (chemical, cultural, biological,
mechanical, host resistance, sanitation and natural control) in an IPM program.. E. Understand importance of knowing life cycle of pests to control decisions. Know
which stage of the pest: 1. is most susceptible to pesticides. 2. most susceptible to other means of control. 3. is not susceptible to pesticides. 4. is not susceptible to other means of control.
F. Be able to recognize treatment stage(s) of pests. Know:
1. the distinction between mature and immature insects. 2. how to recognize different life stages of weeds.
4. SKILL AREA: LABEL COMPREHENSION A. Know how to find certain information on the label. Know how to determine:
1. the type of pesticide (insecticide, fungicide, herbicide, avicide, rodenticide, nematicide, algicide, etc.)
2. what action to take to prevent poisoning. 3. what PPE to wear. 4. how to find first aid information. 5. the environmental hazards.
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6. the toxicity to bees, fish and wildlife. 7. the reentry time. 8. proper storage and disposal. 9. the formulation. 10. physical or chemical hazards 11. directions for use.
B. Know that the Label is the Law. Know the consequences of using a pesticide not in
accordance with the label.
C. Know terminology on the label. Know the definition of pesticide-related terms often
found on the label. D. Know that there are different types of pesticide registrations. Know the applicator's
responsibilities under each: 1. Section 18 (emergency exemption) registration. 2. 24C (special local need) registration.
5. SKILL AREA: SYMPTOMS OF & TREATMENT FOR POISONING A. Know common symptoms of pesticide poisoning. Know the significance of nausea,
headaches, dizziness, confusion, weakness, sweating, diarrhea, shaking, thirst, cramps, hallucinations and other changes in the body while applying pesticides or afterward.
B. Know emergency procedures for accidental exposure. Know what to do:
1. if someone swallows a pesticide. 2. if someone inhales a pesticide. 3. for pesticide exposure to the eye. 4. when pesticide spills on the skin.
C. Understand the differences between short-term and long-term health effects of
pesticide poisoning. D. Know that there are precautions for special groups. Know that:
1. some people may be hypersensitive to pesticides. 2. pregnant women may suffer adverse effects from pesticides.
6. SKILL AREA: PERSONAL SAFETY
A. Understand the concept of Risk = Toxicity X Exposure. Know how to: 1. reduce toxicity levels of pesticides. 2. reduce exposure to pesticides.
B. Understand the routes of entry of pesticides into the human body. Know how:
1. inhalation exposure may happen. 2. dermal exposure may happen.
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3. exposure from ingestion may happen. C. Know how to protect the routes of entry from exposure to pesticides. Know:
1. how to protect from ingestion of pesticides. 2. how to protect from inhalation of pesticides. 3. how to protect the skin from exposure. 4. how to protect the eyes from contact with pesticides. 5. how to properly launder clothing used in pesticide application. 6. the steps of personal cleanup.
D. Know the types of PPE available to applicators and required features. Know how &
when to use. Know how to clean, maintain & store. Know when to dispose of: 1. head protection. 2. outer clothing protection. 3. hand protection. 4. foot protection. 5. respirators. 6. goggles and face shields.
E. Know how to determine what PPE is needed when the label does not specify. Know
how to interpret the signal words, route of entry statements and the specific action statements.
F. Know action to take for accidental exposure. Know what to do when:
1. a pesticide splashes on the skin. 2. a pesticide splashes in the eyes. 3. a pesticide splashes on clothing. 4. pesticide fumes or vapors are present. 5. a pesticide splashes on the face.
7. SKILL AREA: TRANSPORTATION/STORAGE/DISPOSAL/SPILL CLEAN-UP
A. Know how to safely transport pesticides. Know: 1. the safest vehicle to use. 2. where to place containers in the vehicle. 3. how to properly secure containers. 4. what to do in case of an accident on the highway. 5. the reason for not carrying food, feed, fertilizer, people, or animals with
pesticides. B. Know how to properly store pesticides. Know:
1. to separate pesticides by type in storage. 2. to never store pesticides in any container other than the original. 3. that pesticides should be stored in a cool, dry, locked, well-ventilated facility
equipped with stainless steel shelves and a sealed concrete floor. C. Know how to legally dispose of waste pesticides, rinsate, empty containers and contaminated clothing.
D. Know how to handle a spill in the storage facility or during transportation. Know: 1. how to contain the spill. 2. how to pick up the spill material. 3. how to decontaminate the site. 4. how to dispose of the spill material. 5. what agencies must be notified.
8. SKILL AREA: EQUIPMENT TYPES / MAINTENANCE/APPLICATION AND TYPES OF PESTICIDES / FORMULATIONS / ADJUVANTS A. Know the function of different types of pesticide application equipment and how to
operate them. B. Know the parts of certain types of application equipment, such as pressure gages and
regulators, control valves, strainers, and agitators. C. Know how to clean and maintain certain types of equipment. Know:
1. the general cleaning steps to take after finishing an application. 2. where to do clean-up. 3. the general maintenance steps to take after finishing an application 4. the proper procedure for end-of-season-storage for equipment.
D. Know how to safely load pesticides. Know:
1. the general procedures for loading liquids, dusts and granulars. 2. how to avoid back-siphonage.
E. Know application techniques. Know how to make:
1. banded, broadcast and directed applications with boom sprayers. 2. in-furrow, t-band, band and broadcast applications with granular applications.
F. Know how to choose the proper pesticide/adjuvant/ formulation for the job.
G. Understand importance of pesticide spray compatibility and know how to conduct
pesticide spray compatibility tests. 9. SKILL AREA: CALIBRATION / MIXING
A. Understand importance of proper calibration. Know the legal, environmental, and economic consequences of over application, as well as the economic consequences of under application.
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B. Know how to do calibration using portion of an acre method and tank refill method.
C. Know how to calculate dilutions/mixtures for application to a given spray area.
10. SKILL AREA: ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS A. Know the factors influencing the severity of environmental contamination from
pesticides. Know how: 1. soil texture and chemistry may affect the fate of pesticides. 2. wind speed, direction and temperature affect pesticide movement. 3. pesticide chemistry & formulation will affect the impact of pesticides on the
environment. B. Understand the importance of protecting the environment from pesticide
contamination. Know the consequences of environmental contamination to humans and off-target organisms.
C. Understand the concepts of pesticide movement, accumulation and persistence in the
environment. D. Know how pesticides breakdown in soil, air and water.
E. Understand the concepts of point-source and non-point source pollution by pesticides.
F. Know how to protect the environment from pesticide contamination. Know how to prevent water and soil contamination and how to prevent drift.
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1. What is a pest?
PESTS AND PEST CONTROL
2. What are the 4 major categories of pests?
3. Define:
Annual
Perennial
Biennial
4. What are the key characteristics of insects? 5. In which kinds of insects do the adults eat different food from the young?
6. What are the types of plant diseases?
7. What is IPM?
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8. List examples of each method of control:
Biological
Mechanical
Cultural
Genetics/ Host plant resistance
Regulatory
Chemical
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THE ABC’s OF A PESTICIDE LABEL G. Manufacturer
H. Brand name or trade name
I. Formulation
J. Type of pesticide:
Insecticide Herbicide
K. Restricted-Use pesticide
classification statement L. Active ingredient:
common name chemical name
M. Inert ingredients
N. EPA registration number
EPA establishment number I. Precautionary statements:
keep out of reach of children statement signal words:
Danger Warning Caution
route of entry statements ("fatal if swallowed") Specific action statements ("do not get in eyes")
J. Personal protective equipment
(ppe) statement
K. User safety recommendations
L. First aid M. Environmental hazards N. Directions for use O. Agricultural use requirements for
WPS restricted entry interval (REI)
P. Storage and disposal
Q. General information R. Mixing directions S. Approved uses
sites pests rates application equipment
T. Address of manufacturer U. Phone numbers V. Net contents W. Endangered/ threatened species
label restrictions X. Groundwater advisory statement Y. Chemical hazards Z. Physical hazards
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MAKING PESTICIDE APPLICATION DECISIONS FROM THE LABEL TAKE TO WORK QUIZ
LOOK AT THE LABEL OF THE MOST COMMON PESTICIDE THAT YOU USE IN YOUR WORK.
PRODUCT NAME
1. WHAT PEST MAY YOU CONTROL WITH THIS PRODUCT?
2. WHERE MAY YOU APPLY THIS PRODUCT?
3. WHAT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL YOU USE WHILE MIXING AND APPLYING THIS PRODUCT?
4. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWS THIS PRODUCT?
5. HOW WILL YOU DISPOSE OF EMPTY CONTAINERS FROM THIS PRODUCT?
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MAKING PESTICIDE APPLICATION DECISIONS FROM THE LABEL
TAKE HOME QUIZ
LOOK AT THE LABEL OF A PESTICIDE THAT YOUR FAMILY USES AT HOME.
PRODUCT NAME
1. WHAT PEST MAY YOU CONTROL WITH THIS PRODUCT?
2. WHERE MAY YOU APPLY THIS PRODUCT?
3. WHAT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL YOU USE WHILE MIXING AND APPLYING THIS PRODUCT?
4. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF A MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWS THIS PRODUCT?
5. HOW WILL YOU DISPOSE OF EMPTY CONTAINERS FROM THIS PRODUCT?
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HOW SAFE ARE YOU WITH PESTICIDES?
1. LOOK AT YOUR STORAGE FACILITY. IS IT:
LOCKED? DRY? COOL? VENTILATED? POSTED?
DOES THE STORAGE FACILITY HAVE:
A SEALED CONCRETE FLOOR? METAL SHELVES? SPILL CLEAN UP SUPPLIES?
2. LIST EACH PESTICIDE:
3. DID YOU READ THE LABEL BEFORE BUYING EACH PESTICIDE?
4. DID YOU READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING EACH PESTICIDE?
5. CHOOSE ONE PESTICIDE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWS IT?
6. HOW WILL THE APPLICATOR DISPOSE OF THE EMPTY CONTAINER?
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HOW SAFE IS YOUR FAMILY WITH PESTICIDES? Complete this take home survey with your family
1. LOOK AT THE STORAGE FACILITIES FOR YOUR FAMILY'S HOME & GARDEN PESTICIDES. ARE THEY:
KITCHEN BATHROOM LAUNDRY GARAGE SHED OTHER
LOCKED? DRY? COOL? VENTILATED?
2. LIST THE PESTICIDES WAS THE LABEL IS THE LABEL YOUR FAMILY USES: READ BEFORE
BUYING? READ BEFORE
USING?
3. CHOOSE ONE PESTICIDE. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF SOMEONE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED IT?
4. WHAT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WILL YOU WEAR WHILE APPLYING IT?
5. HOW WILL YOU DISPOSE OF THE EMPTY CONTAINER?
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WINTER STORAGE OF PESTICIDES Certain chemicals should be stored where they will not freeze. Exposure to low temperatures for extended periods, or exposure to extremely low temperature for a short period, will result in salting out, separation of ingredients, or other deterioration of the materials. Protect pesticide products against prolonged periods of cold temperatures. Emulsifiable concentrates and flowables should be overwintered in heated storage. If such storages is limited, use lists below for basis of selection. This list was compiled as a guide and may not include all products. Please check the label of the products in your storage facility for details.
DO NOT STORE BELOW 40 DEGREES F
Alanap-L Assert Broadstrike + Treflan Bronco Command 3ME Command 4EC Curbit EC
Dimethoate 400 Guthion 2L LI 700 Lariat Novodor Prefar 6-E Prowl 3.3 EC
Pursuit Plus EC Ridomil 2E Sonolan HFP Squadron Supracide 2E Treflan EC Trifluralin 4EC
DO NOT STORE BELOW 32 DEGREES F
Aquatrol K Basagran Blazer Broadstrike Plus Biobit FC Biobit XL Buctril Gel Counter 15G Crossbow Devrinol 2-E DiPel 48A Dimethoate 4EC Diquat
Dithane Freedom Furadan 4F Goal 2XL Gramoxone Extra Javelin WG Kelthane Kerb 50W Lannate LV Lasso Lorox DF Lorsban 50W Methyl Parathion
Nemacur 3 Pounce WSB Pramitol 25E Provado Solupak 75%WP Pursuit Reflex Scepter Stinger Storm Thiodan 3EC Velpar L Vydate
DO NOT STORE BELOW 0 DEGREES F
Accord Atrazine 4L Buctril Bullet
Dipel 4L Low Vol 4 Ester Malathion 57 EC Methyl Parathion 4E
Micro-Tech Rodeo Vapam HL Weedar 64
An American Farm Tale. Chronic Organophosphate Exposure and Treatment:
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The Rea Farm Case Study
The Rea farm, located in Cape May County, New Jersey, is owned and operated by
Leslie Rea and his wife Diane. The main crop raised on the farm is processed lima beans – over 500 acres per year. Leslie Rea has been farming all his life. Activities on the farm and the types of pesticides used had remained the same, for the most part, for twenty years.
Leslie had noticed BLURRED VISION and CONCENTRATION PROBLEMS. He
experienced HEADACHES and DIZZINESS while on the farm. In 1993, Diane and Leslie sought help for Leslie’s health problems. Medical professionals concluded that Leslie had sustained heavy and chronic exposure to the organophosphate pesticide Diazinon. Pesticide management specialists with Rutgers Cooperative Extension helped Leslie evaluate his farming practices and identify strategies to limit pesticide exposures. In 1995, the Reas implemented some changes on their farm:
Check each item off as it is discussed in the video.
· They constructed a separate pesticide storage area. · They built a separate wash facility with a shower and washer where Leslie could bathe
and launder his work clothes at the end of each day. · Leslie wore clean overalls each morning and used personal protective equipment (PPE)
for pre-planting work, herbicide incorporation, as well as during planting for filling Gandy boxes.
· Leslie also used separate seed treatment equipment on the truck for filling planter boxes and wore a dust mask for handling fertilizer.
· A special trailer for pesticide transport was used in the field. · Drift control devices were employed for both pre-plant spraying and seasonal insect
control. · Diane put together a collection of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), fact sheets, and
health information on all the pesticides used on the farm.
Leslie’s health greatly improved within one growing season of implementing these changes. He no longer experienced blurred vision, nausea, and problems concentrating. Leslie’s health improvement was so dramatic because the Reas implemented many good pesticide practices at once, doing everything by the book and with all the proper equipment. The changes were an investment in time and money for the Reas. It took a lot of effort and discipline for Leslie to follow this schedule throughout the year, but it paid off. Leslie looked and felt better than he had in years.
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT What are the barriers to using PPE? Write your answers here:
Did you say “cost” or “time?” What is the cost of one visit to the emergency room? How much time does it take? Do you still think cost or time are valid reasons for not using PPE?
Read the pesticide labels provided in class or the label of a product you use. Check the PPE that you would wear when using this product:
Long-sleeved shirt
Long legged pants
Shoes
Socks
Chemically resistant foot wear
Chemically resistant gloves
Chemically resistant apron
Tyvek coverall
Chemically resistant hat with a wide brim
Goggles
Face shield
Respirator
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SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY DIRECTORY
G & M Sales P.O. Box G Salisbury, Md. 21801 1-410-742-7701
McDonald Safety Equipment, Inc. 581 Copper Drive Newport, De. 19804 1-800-544-7698
Pendergast Safety Equipment Co.
8400 Enterprise Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. 19153 1-215-937-1900
Zee Medical Service Co. Baltimore, Md 1-888-225-5833
MSC Industrial Direct 5517 Mallard Lane Cambridge, Md. 21613 1-410-228-8998
Check the yellow pages of your local telephone under “Safety Equipment and Clothing” for additional listings. Local agribusinesses may also have respirators.
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Sprayer Calibration
Calibration determines sprayer output or application rate. Calibration tests are simple trial runs over a small area, usually with water. Although nozzles are rated for output, performance can vary for several reasons such as nozzles being used in non-standard conditions, errors in pressure gauges and speed indicators, friction losses in the plumbing and/or wheel slippage. A calibration test checks performance under actual operating conditions.
Before calibrating, select an
operating speed. Note the tachometer reading or mark the throttle setting. When spraying, be sure to use the same speed as used for calibrating. Also, select an operating pressure. Adjust the sprayer to the desired pressure while the pump is operating at normal speed and when water is actually flowing through the nozzles. This pressure should be the same during calibration and field spraying.
Tank-Volume Method
The tank volume method involves spraying a known area and then recording the amount sprayed by determining the amount needed to refill the tank. Be sure the sprayer is on level ground while taking readings. The procedure is: 1. Measure a course 660 feet long in
the same type of field as that to be sprayed. A course 330 feet long can be used if it is sprayed twice.
2. Fill the sprayer tank completely full or to some known depth. Be sure sprayer is level. A sight gauge or marks on the tank can indicate water level. 3. Start the tractor and pump in
sufficient time before starting the measured course to achieve operating speed and pressure when beginning the course.
4. Start spraying exactly at the beginning and stop spraying exactly at the end of the course.
5. Find the amount used by carefully measuring the number of gallons required to refill the tank to the same level as used in step 2. Again, be sure sprayer is level and use calibrated containers to measure the water.
6. Calculate the rate applied using the following formula: gallons/acre (applied) = gallons (used) X 66/ boom width (in ft) or swath width (in ft).
Example: Five gallons were used in a calibration run with a 22-foot boom. The sprayer output in gallons per acre would be: gallons/acre (applied) =
5 gallons X 66/ 22 ft = 15 The sprayer output is 15 gallons per acre. Calibration should be checked every few days during the season or when changing the pesticides being applied. New nozzles do not lessen the need to calibrate because some nozzles “wear in,” and will increase in flow rate most rapidly during the first few hours of use.
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100 ft
200 ft
3mph
23sec
45sec
5mph
14sec
27sec
7mph
19sec
8mph
17sec
9mph
15sec
10mph
14sec
12mph
Measuring Ground Speed To apply pesticides accurately, you
must maintain the proper ground speed. Do not rely on speedometers as an accurate measure of speed. Slippage can result in speedometer reading errors of 30% or higher. Changes in tire size also affect speedometer readings. The accuracy of all speedometers should be checked periodically. Calibrate the speedometer against the actual ground speed determined by the method outlined below.
If your sprayer does not have a
speedometer, you must measure the speed at all of the settings that you plan to use in the field. By measuring and recording the ground speed at several gear and throttle settings, you will not have to remeasure speed each time that you change settings.
To measure ground speed, lay out a
known distance in the field to be sprayed or in a field with similar surface conditions. Suggested distances are 100 feet for speeds up to 5 mph, 200 feet for speeds from 5 to 10 mph, and at least 300 feet for speeds above 10 mph. With a loaded sprayer, record the travel time between the measured stakes with the engine at the throttle setting and in the gear you plan to use during spraying. Repeat the measurement. Average these times and use the following formula or table to determine ground speed.
Speed (mph) = distance (ft) X 60/ time (sec) X 88 (1 mph = 88 feet in 60 seconds)
Example: You measure a 200-foot course, and discover that 22 seconds are required for the first pass and 24 seconds for the return pass.
Average time = (22 + 24)/ 2 = 23 seconds.
mph = (200 X 60)/ (23X 88) = 12,000/2,024 = 5.9
Once you have decided upon a particular speed, record the throttle setting and drive gear used. Table. Time (in seconds) to travel distances of 100 feet, 200 feet and 300 feet. Ground speed is in miles per hour in left hand column. Distances traveled is in feet across the top of the table.
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THE TANK REFILL CALIBRATION METHOD BROADCAST SPRAYING
1. Rita Brown's sprayer delivers 3.75 gallons of spray in a 1-minute test run. What gallons per minute is she spraying?
2. Rita drives her sprayer over a 200 foot strip in 25 seconds. What is her MPH?
3. The nozzle spacing on her sprayer is 20 inches and she has 12 nozzles. What is the swath width in feet?
4. Find the acres per minute that the sprayer will treat.
5. Find the gallons per acre that the sprayer delivers.
6. Rita's tank holds 100 gallons of spray. How many acres will one tank load treat? 7. Rita has 111 acres to treat. She wants to apply Kill-A-Weed with a broadcast
application. The label states, "use 1.5 pint of formulation per acre." How many pints will Rita use for the 111 acres?
8. How many pints will Rita use for each tank full?
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PRACTICE CALIBRATION PROBLEMS
1. You want to measure out a 1/10 acre course to calibrate your boom sprayer. The boom width is 30 feet. How long should the "spraying" length of the course be?
a. 145 feet b. 174 feet c. 218 feet d. none of the above
2. The flow rate from each nozzle on a boom sprayer should not vary more than
percent from the average flow rate of all the nozzles.
a. + or - 5 b. + or - 10 c. + or - 15 d. + or - 20
3. What should the flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM) be for each nozzle on a boom
sprayer traveling at 5 miles per hour (MPH) applying 20 gallons per acre (GPA) with the nozzles spaced at 20 inches (W)?
FORMULA: GPM = GPA X MPH X W
a. 0.12 b. 0.34 c. 0.42 d. 0.85
4. A sprayer travels 300 feet in 34 seconds. What is its speed in miles per hour (MPH)? FEET x 60
FORMULA: MPH = SECONDS x 88
a. 3.8 b. 6.0 c. 8.2 d. 10.0
5. Using the tank refill method for calibrating a sprayer on a 1/10 acre course, an
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a. 23.9 b. 18.9 c. 18,925 d. 22.9
applicator needs 2.5 gallons (10 quarts) to refill the tank. The application rate is gallons per acre.
a. 2.5
b. 12.5 c. 20 d. 25
6. How many 1,000 square feet are in this irregular shaped turf area?
200’
100’
7. A compressed air sprayer is calibrated by spraying a 10 ft.
100’
x 20 ft. area using the tank refill method. If 8 ounces were used, what is the spraying rate in pints per 1000 square feet?
a. 1.2 pints b. 2.5 pints c. 3.1 pints d. 3.0 quarts
8. A boom sprayer has a 300 gallon tank and is calibrated at 25 gallons per acre. A 12
acre field is to be sprayed with X, Y and Z pesticides. How much of each pesticide would be used to make one tank full of mix? The pesticide application rates from the labels are:
X = 1 pint/acre Y = 1.5 pounds/acre Z = 2 ounces/acre
a. 12 pts of X, 18 lbs of Y and 24 ozs of Z b. 5 pts of X, 6 lbs of Y and 10 ozs of Z c. 15 pts of X, 18 lbs of Y and 30 ozs of Z d. 20 pts of X, 24 lbs of Y and 40 ozs of Z
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MPH X W
9. From problem 8 above, how much of each pesticide and water would be added to the tank to spray 5 acres at labeled rates?
a. 20 pts of X, 24 lbs of Y and 40 ozs of Z in 200 gals of water
b. c.
10 pts of X, 12 lbs of Y and 20 ozs of Z in 100 gals of water 15 pts of X, 18 lbs of Y and 30 ozs of Z in 298 gals of water
d. 5pts of X, 7.5 lbs of Y and 10 ozs of Z in 125 gals of water
10. There are 36 nozzles on a 30 ft. boom. Each nozzle has a flow rate of 0.40 ± 0.02
gallons per minute (GPM) at 40 psi. The sprayer speed is 7 miles per hour (MPH). What is the application rate in gallons per acre (GPA)?
a. 10 GPA b. 17 GPA c. 34 GPA d. 40 GPA
FORMULA: GPA = GPM X 5940
where: W = nozzle spacing in inches
11. A nozzle puts out 32 ounces in 30 seconds. What is the flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM)?
a. 0.5 GPM b. 1.0 GPM c. 1.5 GPM d. 3.0 GPM
12. You want to apply a granular weed and feed material to a lawn area at a rate of 12
pounds (lbs.) per 1000 square feet (ft2) with a 30 inch wide drop spreader. You will calibrate the spreader by making one pass down a 3 ft. x 50 ft. piece of plastic and collect and weigh the material. How many pounds of the weed and feed material
should there be on the plastic to equal 12 lbs/1000 ft2?
a. 0.5 lbs b. 1.0 lbs c. 1.5 lbs d. 12.0 lbs
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DELAWARE PESTICIDE LAW
THE PESTICIDE LABEL
THE LABEL IS THE LAW! The label has information you must know. It is unlawful to sell a pesticide without an attached label.
CERTIFICATION Restricted-use pesticides (RUP's) are pesticides that, even when applied according to label directions, may cause unreasonable damage to the environment or injury to the applicator if additional regulations and restriction are not enforced. Therefore, RUP's may be applied only by licensed applicators or by those working under their direct supervision. All applicators must renew annually and recertify every three years.
APPLICATION RECORDS
All applicators must keep the following records for 2 years from the date of application: * Pesticide name and formulation * EPA registration number * Dilution rate and amount applied * Date and specific area treated * Pest Controlled * Name of applicator * Name of certified applicator * Weather conditions when label advises
precautions against drift: wind velocity and direction, temperature and relative humidity
EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION The licensed
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pesticide applicator must train and register employees who apply pesticides. Registration must be submitted to the Delaware Department of Agriculture within 30 days of employment. The licensed applicator must be able to verify employee training.
BUSINESS LICENSE
Any person engaged in the business of applying pesticides (restricted-use or general-use) to the land of another must obtain a pesticide business license from the Delaware Department of Agriculture in addition to a regular business license. All pest control businesses licensed in Ornamental and Turf, Right-of-Way, and Structural Pest Control must display their company name and assigned pesticide business license number on all service vehicles. The license number shall be in bold, readable numbers, not less than two (2) inches or more than six (6) inches high.
DEALERS Dealers of pesticides must keep records on the sale of RUP’s: * Pesticides & formulation * Quantity sold * Date of sale * Name and address of purchaser or
receiver, including the certified applicators ID number.
Any person claiming damages from a
must be filed before
DAMAGE OR INJURY
pesticide application must file a report with the DDA within 60 days. If a growing crop is alleged to have been damaged, the report
25% of the crop has been harvested. The claimant must
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permit the Department, the applicator and his representatives to observe, within reasonable hours, the alleged damages.
FINES AND PENALTIES
The Delaware Pesticide Law states that it is unlawful to: Make a pesticide recommendation or application not in accordance with the label. Operate in a faulty, careless or negligent manner. Fail to keep required records or make false records. Transport, store or dispose of pesticides or containers in a manner as to endanger man, crops, livestock, wildlife or the environment. Detach, alter, deface or destroy the label before sale. Apply a RUP without a certified applicator in direct supervision. Fill application equipment without a backflow preventing valve or device unless a separate water storage tank is used & the fill spout does not touch the water level. In addition, you must have a copy of the label at the site of application during application and you must provide information from the label to any interested
person at or near the application site upon request.
OTHER FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT
RCRA regulates the disposal of hazardous wastes. It is administered by the EPA and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND RE- AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1985 (SARA) Sara Title III (Emergency planning and Community Right-to-Know Act) establishes procedures for emergency planning preparedness and reporting of stored or spilled pesticides. It is administered by EPA, the Division of Delaware.
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HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL INFORMATION ACT
Requires employers to provide employees and other interested parties with certain
pesticide use and safety information. It is administered by the State of Delaware, Division
of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental health.
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DELAWARE PESTICIDE LAW
STATE OF DELAWARE CODE TITLE 3 PART II CHAPTER 12
The Delaware Pesticide Law is a companion bill to the Federal Insecticide Fungicide Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The state law defines how FIFRA and the state statute will be administered and regulated. Copies of the specific rules and regulations of the law can be obtained by contacting the Delaware Department of Agriculture. The major aspects of the act includes the following:
Section 1201 Declaration of Purpose
1. To regulate the sale, use and application of pesticides in the interest of the overall public welfare;
2. To protect the consumer by requiring that pesticides sold in this State be correctly labeled with warnings and adequate directions for use; and
3. To restrict the use of any pesticides which are found to be so hazardous to man or to his environment that restrictions are necessary in the overall public interest, weighing the benefits and the risks of that use.
Section 1202 Definitions. Defines the terms used in this law including certified applicator, private applicator, commercial applicator and under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
Section 1203 Regulation; Duties and powers of the Department. All pesticides and devices that are available for sale or use in Delaware must first be registered with the Department. The Department may prescribe the methods to be used in application of pesticide, which may relate to the time, place, manner, materials, amounts and concentrations in connection with the application of the pesticide. The Department shall adopt "restricted use pesticide' classifications. For the purpose of uniformity these classifications shall conform to all current and future classifications adopted by E.P.A. The Department has the power to issue Cease and Desist Orders to any person violating any rule, regulation or order, or provisions under the statute.
Section 1204 Registration of Pesticides which do not have E.P.A. registration for intended use. The Department has the authority to issue special local needs registration under certain circumstances.
Section 1205 Revocation of Suspension of Registration. The Department may revoke or suspend a pesticide registration to prevent unreasonable adverse affects on the environment.
Section 1206 Licenses - Required Classification. The Department requires that any person engaged in the business of applying pesticides to the lands of another must have a license issued by the Department. The Department classifies licenses to be issued. These classifications are based on the particular type of pest control being performed by the applicator.
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Section 1207 Procedure. Applicants must make a written application to the Department enclosing an annual fee ($50.00) and proof of financial responsibility (surety bond or liability insurance policy).
Section 1208 Denial of License. The Department will refuse to issue a license until the applicant has furnished evidence of financial responsibility or if the applicant has committed any unlawful act under the Delaware Pesticide Law.
Section 1209 Suspension; Modification; Revocation. The Department may suspend or modify any license granted where the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the licensee is responsible for unlawful acts under this law.
Section 1210 Renewal of License. Licenses must be renewed by December 31st, of
each year. Renewal notices are mailed by the Department by October 1st, of each year. Section 1212 Registering Non-certified Individuals. The Department by regulation provides a program for registering non-certified individuals in the employ of licensees. A fee of $25.00 is charged for the registration of non-certified individuals in the employ of licensees.
Section 1214 Permits. Requires companies that sell "restricted use pesticides" to have
a dealer permit. Allows the state to issue experimental use permits. Section 1216 Certification Required. Any individual applying restricted use pesticides must be certified by the Department or must be under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
Section 1217 Standards, Classifications. The Department prescribes standards for the certification of applicators of pesticides. Standards relate to use, handling, toxicity and safety of pesticides. Individuals are classified commercial or private applicators. Subclassifications include - but are not limited to, ornamental & turf, agricultural, institutional, structural, or right-of-way pesticide applicators.
1218 Certification Procedures. Individuals become certified by successfully completing a written examination in basic core knowledge and in each category the individual desires to become certified. An annual fee is charged for commercial applicator certificates.
1219 Renewal of Certification. Commercial applicators may attend Department approved courses to accumulate credits to fulfill recertification educational requirements. As an option applicators may request re-examination.
1224 Unlawful Acts
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1. Making a pesticide recommendation or use inconsistent with the label. 2. Making false or fraudulent records, invoices or reports. 3. Applying pesticides to the lands of another without having a pesticide business license. 4. Applying a restricted use pesticide without a certified applicator in direct supervision. 5. Selling or offering to sell a restricted use pesticide unless the purchaser is a certified
applicator. 6. Refusing or neglecting to keep and maintain records or operating in a faulty, careless
or negligent manner. Section 1225 Civil Penalties. A civil penalty of up to $2500 may be assessed for each offense upon a person other than a private applicator. In the case of a private applicator a civil penalty of up to $500 may be assessed for each violation.
Section 1226 Inspection. Gives the Department authority to conduct inspections of storage or disposal areas, investigate complaints involving pesticides, sample pesticides being applied or to be applied, inspect books and records relating to shipment, sale or use of pesticides, and sample pesticides being held for sale or distribution.
section 1228 Pesticide Advisory Committee. Establishes a committee of various experts in the pesticide industry. Their purpose is to advise the Department on any and all problems relating to pesticides in the state.
Section 1233 Reports of Pesticide Accidents, Incidents or Loss. Outlines the procedure to file a claim of pesticide damages.
Section 1235 Storing and Disposal of Pesticides and Pesticide Containers. Gives the Department authority to write rules and regulations governing the storage and disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.
Section 1236 Stop Sale, Use or Removal Order. The Department may serve written "Stop sale, use or removal" orders upon the owner or custodian of pesticides or devices that do not comply with provisions of the Delaware Pesticide Law.
Section 1237 Enforcement of Chapter. This section gives the State Department of Agriculture the authority to enforce the provisions of the law and to write rules and regulations.
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SETTLEMENTS OF ACTUAL LEGAL CASES
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is responsible for investigating pestici de incidents. DDA determines causes, remedies, and whether regulatory action should be taken. The following are summaries of actual incidents.
Case 1 An applicator applied a herbicide. It drifted onto adjacent property
causing damage. It was also determined that the application was at a higher rate than recommended on the label. The responsible party was cited for USE OF A PESTICIDE INCONSISTENT WITH LABEL DIRECTIONS.
Case 2 An out-of-state firm had been contracted to landscape a highway. A weed
control chemical was applied around the new planting. A pesticide inspector saw the operation and stopped to observe. He became aware that the company did not have a business license. The firm was cited for ENGAGING IN THE BUSINESS OF APPLYING A PESTICIDE ON LANDS OF ANOTHER WITH OUT HAVING A LICENSE GRANTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
Case 3 After an application, the operator had material left. He released it into a
ditch. He was observed by a State Fish and Wildlife employee and reported. The applicator was cited for DISPOSING OF A PESTICIDE IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO CAUSE INJURY TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Case 4 A Farmer painted a fence with a restricted use pesticide. Neighbors
complained about the odor. An inspector determined that the farmer had an invalid private applicator certification. The inspector also found that the dealer who had sold the product had been selling restricted use pesticides to uncertified applicators. The applicator was cited for PURCHASING OR USING A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE WITHOUT BEING CERTIFIED. The dealer was cited with SELLING A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE TO AN UNCERTIFIED APPLICATOR.
Case 5 An operator used a fogger for roaches in a restaurant. The restaurant's
fire alarm was activated by the fog. Fog was seen in the adjoining barber shop. It was determined that too high a rate was used to treat the area. The operator was CITED WITH MAKING A PESTICIDE APPLICATION INCONSISTENT WITH THE LABELING.
For more information, contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 1-800-282-8685.
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COMPANY NAME:
USE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
AGRICULTURAL NON-AGRICULTURAL
LICENSE HOLDER: LICENSE NUMBER: TYPE OF OPERATION: TELEPHONE NO: ADDRESS: CITY: ST: ZIP:
CERTIFICATION: PRIVATE COMMERCIAL CATEGORY YES NO
Do certified applicators for this firm have proper certification categories for the type(s) of applications indicated in the records?
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED? ........................................................................................................................................... NOTICE OF INSPECTION ISSUED?................................................................................................................................ PESTICIDES .....................................................................................................................................................YES NO 1. All pesticides in use registered in the State? ............................................................................................................... 2. Application consistent with Direction for Use............................................................................................................... 3. Labeled sites/crops consistent with licensees' activities and certification? ................................................................ 4. Storage facility in compliance with State and Federal regulations? ........................................................................... 5. Have all cancelled or suspended pesticides been properly stored or disposed of according to the
cancellation/suspension orders? .......................................................................................................... WORKER PROTECTION .................................................................................................................................YES NO 1. Does the firm have the personal protection equipment required by the pesticide labels reviewed above? ............. 2. Is the equipment in good condition (leaks, etc)? ......................................................................................................... 3. Are application sites posted, if required? ..................................................................................................................... APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................................................YES NO 1. W as an application observed or monitored. If yes, were the directions for the use followed regarding: (a) Target pest .................................................................................................................................................................... (b) Method of application ................................................................................................................................................... (c) Dilution rate ................................................................................................................................................................... (d) Rate of application ........................................................................................................................................................ (e) Crop area or object treated .......................................................................................................................................... (f) Label precautions ......................................................................................................................................................... (g) Reentry Interval............................................................................................................................................................. (h) Preharvest Interval........................................................................................................................................................ (I) Groundwater ................................................................................................................................................................. (j) Endangered Species .................................................................................................................................................... (k) W orker Protection .........................................................................................................................................................
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2. W ere nontarget areas affected by this treatment? ......................................................................................................
3. Is the firm using acceptable procedures regarding the disposal of: (a) Pesticides? ....................................................................................................................................................................
(b) Pesticide containers? ................................................................................................................................................... (c) Excess use dilutions? ...................................................................................................................................................
4. Is a follow-up inspection warranted?............................................................................................................................
BOOKS AND RECORDS .................................................................................................................................YES NO
1. Is the firm maintaining the required records, including: (a) Date and time of application. ........................................................................................................................................ (b) Name of person for whom applied. .............................................................................................................................. (c) Location of pesticide site. ............................................................................................................................................. (d) Crop or site to which applied. ....................................................................................................................................... (e) Acreage, size of area treated. ...................................................................................................................................... (f) Total amount of pesticide applied. ...............................................................................................................................
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(g) Target pest for which applied. ...................................................................................................................................... (h) Pesticide used............................................................................................................................................................... (I) Application rate. ............................................................................................................................................................ (j) Dilution rate.. ................................................................................................................................................................. (k) Type of equipment used.. ............................................................................................................................................. (l) Name of applicator........................................................................................................................................................ (m) EPA Registration Number of pesticide used.. ............................................................................................................. (n) W eather conditions at time of application.. .................................................................................................................. (o) Additional record keeping requirements .....................................................................................................................
2. Are records being maintained for the required period? ...............................................................................................
REMARKS:
SIGNATURE OF INSPECTOR: DATE:
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THE DELAWARE PESTICIDE LAW REVIEW QUESTIONS Select the correct answer for each question.
1. The only purpose of the federal and state pesticide laws is to protect the
environment from hazardous pollutants. (True or False)
2. The Environmental Protection Agency has the authority to stop the sale or use of
any pesticide. (True or False) 3. Restricted use pesticides can be sold only to a:
a. certified private applicator b. certified commercial applicator c. person over twenty one years old d. county Extension agent e. certified applicator - commercial or private
4. Restricted use pesticides can be used by any person at anytime, as long as they
are purchased by a certified applicator. (True or False) 5. All pesticide products containing the same active ingredient are either general use
or restricted use, regardless of the formulation. (True or False) 6. The Delaware Department of Agriculture administers the pesticide certification
program. (True or False) 7. Every pesticide used in Delaware must first be registered with the Delaware
Department of Agriculture. (True or False) 8. Pesticides can be transported within Delaware in any container, provided it does
not leak and a copy of the label is readily available. (True or False)
9. It is a violation of the Delaware Pesticide Law to operate equipment that is not
functioning properly. (True or False) 10. Certified private applicators can legally apply restricted use pesticides to the
property of others for monetary compensation, provided the area treated is producing an agricultural commodity. (True or False)
11. Certified pesticide applicators in Delaware can attend approved update training
programs to renew their certification. (True or False)
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12. Pesticide inspectors from the Delaware Department of Agriculture enforce the pesticide law. They have the authority to: a. inspect pesticide application equipment b. inspect pesticide storage and disposal areas c. inspect or investigate complaints or injury to humans or land d. sample pesticides being applied or about to be applied e. all of the above
13. FIFRA and the Delaware Pesticide Law are the only federal or state laws that
regulate pesticides. (True or False)
14. Private and commercial applicators are subject to criminal and/or Civil penalties for unlawful conduct under the Delaware Pesticide Law. (True or False)
15. An applicator can avoid harming the environment, misapplying pesticides, and
violating the law by reading and following label directions. (True or False) ANSWERS – Ask your instructor
For more information, contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture at 1-800-282-8685.
WORKER PROTECTION STANDARD FOR AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES ON FAMILY FARMS
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?
Farm owners and immediate family members must comply with some, but not all of the Worker Protection Standard (WPS). You do not have to give your family members pesticide safety training, decontamination sites, emergency assistance, or information at a central location site and application notices. You must comply with restricted entry intervals, personal protective equipment use, exchange of application information with your commercial applicators and restrictions during application. Farmers not contractors are
responsible for compliance.
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR WPS?
Labels of agricultural pesticides require compliance with WPS. The Agricultural Use Requirements box on the label says, "Use this product only in compliance with its labeling and with the Worker Protection Standard, 40
CFR."
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WHAT DO I NEED TO DO FOR MY AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND PESTICIDE HANDLERS?
WHERE CAN I GET INFORMATION?
When you use products with WPS labeling, you must observe restricted entry intervals, assure handlers use specified personal protective equipment, and notify workers about applications when the label requires BOTH oral and posted notification. (Only for pesticides in the most toxic category.) Your workers and handlers must receive pesticide safety training. You must post information about applications in a central location. You must provide decontamination sites with soap, water, and paper towels for workers, and a change of coveralls for handlers. You must notify employees (orally or by posting) about all applications.
There are additional WPS requirements and specific exceptions that are detailed in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
manual, "The Worker Protection Standard for
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Agricultural Pesticides--How to Comply."
Both Delaware Department of Agriculture and Delaware Cooperative Extension can give you information on WPS including the EPA "How to Comply" manual.
WHERE CAN MY WORKERS/ HANDLERS AND I RECEIVE TRAINING?
Train the trainer programs will be offered by Delaware Cooperative Extension and the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Handler training can be done by a certified applicator. WPS handlers can also train workers. Workers and handlers must be retrained every 5 years. Anyone trained as a
certified applicator can also be a handler or
worker under WPS. WHEN MUST TRAINING BE DONE?
Pesticide handlers must be trained before they do any task using a pesticide with a WPS label. Workers must receive basic training before they enter a field where, within the last 30 days, a pesticide has been applied, or a restricted entry interval has been in effect.
WHY DO I NEED TO DO THIS?
You, your family and workers are the key to agricultural production in this country. When someone is injured by a pesticide accident, some people think the only answer is to take that pesticide off the market. Let's all practice pesticide safety--not only to protect ourselves, our family and workers, but also to safeguard the use of these chemicals for agriculture.
PESTICIDE RECORD KEEPING FORM*
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PESTICIDE RECORD KEEPING FORM
DATE & TIME OF APPLICATION:
FIELD NO:
LOCATION: ACRES: CROP:
PEST(S) TO BE CONTROLLED:
APPLICATOR: APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION #
CHEMICAL INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME (S) ACTIVE INGREDIENT (S) EPA REG. NUMBER (S) RATE PER ACRE TOTAL AMOUNT PRODUCT USED RESTRICTED ENTRY INTERVAL (HRS.) RE-ENTRY DATE/TIME
POSTING INFORMATION
POSTING REQUIRED: YES NO IF YES - TIME REQUIRED
DATE/TIME FIELD POSTED
WEATHER INFORMATION
TEMPERATURE WIND DIRECTION/SPEED
RELATIVE HUMIDITY: HIGH MEDIUM LOW
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SPECIAL NOTES OR INSTRUCTIONS
* This form provides compliance guidance for the keeping of pesticide application records in accordance with 40 CFR PART 170, Worker Protection Standards 7 CFR, PART 110, Record keeping Requirements for Certified Applicators of Federally Restricted Use Pesticides; and SECTION 14, Records, Commercial Applicators, Delaware Pesticide Rules and Regulations. Records for Restricted Use pesticides must be kept for two (2) years from date of application.
TANK REFILL ANSWERS – See instructor for answers PRACTICE CALIBRATION PROBLEMS ANSWER SHEET - See instructor for answers
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EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
ANY EMERGENCY 911
POISON CONTROL CENTERS 1-800-222-1222
PESTICIDE SPILL CLEAN UP 1-800-662-8802 or 1-302-739-5072
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY/ HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELEASES (DNREC)
NATIONAL PESTICIDE INFORMATION CENTER 1-800-858-7378
http://npic.orst.edu
PESTICIDE INFORMATION SOURCES
DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 1-800-282-8685
302-698-4500
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFICES KENT CO. 302-730-4000
NEW CASTLE CO. 302-831-2506
SUSSEX CO. 302-856-7303
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PESTICIDE EXTENSION SPECIALIST
302-831-8886
EXTOXNET - THE EXTENSION TOXICOLOGY NETWORK
http://ace.ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/