Pesticide record keeping for the commercial applicator
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Caleb CarterUW Extension EducatorWESTI Ag DaysFebruary 4, 2014
Record keepingFor the
Commercial applicator
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
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….
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) [email protected]
Web: www.uwextension.org/highplainscropsite