Caleb CarterUW Extension EducatorWESTI Ag DaysFebruary 4, 2014

Record keepingFor the

Commercial applicator

Outline

• Prior to application• Why do you need records?• What to record• How• Then what?

Prior to application

• Pesticide(s) applied• Possible residue hazards• Any REI periods• Waiting periods prior to

harvest

Prior to application

• Application dates and times

• Post-application label safety precautions

• Other applicable label requirements (posting, worker protection)

Record keeping

• May hold RUP records in behalf of producer

• Must have signed agreement between producer and custom applicator.

• Keep for two years

Why keep records?

• Establish proof of proper use/application

• Save you $• Reduce mistakes/misuse• Better gage amount

needed• Future reference• Comparison • In case of legal action

Crop damage

• Residual atrazine on soybeans

• Unsafened sulfonylurea on corn

To record

• Name and contact info of customer• Who purchased pesticide• Names of any handlers• Date/time • Location/description• Target pest• Equipment used

Pesticide used

• Brand name• Common name• Formulation• % active ingredient• EPA Reg. #• Amount used• Total amount applied• Any adjuvants, etc.• Rate of application

Formulation abbreviations

• D – dust• G – granular• SP – soluble powder• S – solution • WP – wettable

powder

• EC – emulsifiable concentrate

• DF – dry flowable• WDG – water

dispersible granule• WSP – water

soluble packet• ULV – ultra low

volume

Location

• Create a map• List GPS coordinates to

delineate a field• Record a single GPS

coordinate• Or….

Weather

• Climatic conditions• Wind direction/velocity• Temperature

EPA Bulletins Live

• Select State• Select County• Select Time of year for intended

application

EPA Bulletins Live

• Must print this information and have with you when applying.

• Only Valid for 6 months.• Keep printout on file with spray

records.

Other…

• Additional comments– Any scouting information– Other methods being used

• Any work related deaths, injuries, illnesses

• Any large spills

Other…

• Provide to customer within 30 days of application

• Any format acceptable• Many forms available online• As well as apps

Spot treatments

• Brand name.• EPA registration number.• Month, day, and year.• Total amount applied.• “Spot treatment” describes location.

Questions?

Caleb CarterUW Extension Educator, Goshen County(307) 532-2436ccarte13@uwyo.edu

Web: www.uwextension.org/highplainscropsite