North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesNorth Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Food & Drug Protection Division, Pesticide SectionFood & Drug Protection Division, Pesticide Section 2003-2005 2003-2005

PPRIVATERIVATE AAPPLICATORPPLICATOR

RRECERTIFICATIONECERTIFICATION 2003-20052003-2005

Changes to the N.C. Private Pesticide Changes to the N.C. Private Pesticide Applicator RegulationsApplicator Regulations

andandSecurity and Storage of PesticidesSecurity and Storage of Pesticides

Why were changes made to the private Why were changes made to the private applicator regulations?applicator regulations?

EPA had been encouraging N.C. to update its standards for the past several years.

• N.C. was one of only 7 states not requiring a written exam for certification.

• It is important that Private Applicators keep informed and up-to-date on all pesticide related issues.

What changes were made?What changes were made?

• New Private Applicators will now be required to pass a written examination.

• All Private Applicators will now be required to obtain 2 hours of “specialty training”.

What has stayed the same?What has stayed the same?Private Applicators who currently hold valid certification

will not be required to pass a written exam.

Private Applicators will still be required to attend the mandatory recertification class (safety training) at their local CES every 3 years.

Private Applicators who fail to renew their cards by their recertification deadline (Sept. 30 of the third year of their certification period) will be required to pass a written exam to obtain a new card.

Attend specialized training that offers renewal credit. This credit is now designated as the “X” category.

Examples:

Grower meetings Field daysCrop toursCES pesticide training

How will I be able to obtain the How will I be able to obtain the two extra renewal credits?two extra renewal credits?

How can I be sure that I How can I be sure that I receive my credits?receive my credits?

You must sign an attendance roster and write down your social security number.

Your writing must be legible.

Keep your own records of the classes you attend.

How will I know how How will I know how many credits I have?many credits I have?

NCDA & CS will mail transcripts once a year to all pesticide applicators listing classes attended and credits earned.

After you receive your transcript, call the Pesticide Section (919-733-3556) ASAP to correct any discrepancy with your record.

How do I get my renewal How do I get my renewal application?application?

Mailed from NCDA & CS – not from local Extension office.

Check information for correctness (name, address etc.) and sign after reading attestation statement.

Return to NCDA & CS with a check or money order.

All new cards will now be GREEN GREEN

Security and Storage Security and Storage of Pesticides of Pesticides

by Private Applicatorsby Private Applicators

LiabilityFinancial lossPublic healthImage of agricultureDeter threat of terrorismHealth and safety of children and pets

Reasons for pesticide securityReasons for pesticide security

DO NOTDO NOT leave pesticides unattended on vehiclesleave pesticides unattended on vehicles

DO NOTDO NOT transport pesticides inside vehiclestransport pesticides inside vehicles

DO NOTDO NOT leave pesticides unsecured in the fieldleave pesticides unsecured in the field

DO NOTDO NOT leave pesticides unsecured in the fieldleave pesticides unsecured in the field

DODO secure pesticides when left in the fieldsecure pesticides when left in the field

STORAGE OF STORAGE OF PESTICIDESPESTICIDES

Pesticide storage regulations Pesticide storage regulations are divided into three partsare divided into three parts

Part One - Storage Requirements For All Pesticides (Includes Household and Farm Storage of Pesticides)

Part Two - Commercial Storage of Restricted-Use Pesticides

Part Three - Commercial Storage Requirements For Large Facilities Storing Restricted-Use Pesticides

General Storage RequirementsGeneral Storage Requirements

Common sense, safety requirements for all pesticides

Prevent leaking

Facilitate inspection

No unlabeled containers

Do not store in any food, feed, beverage, or medicine container

General Storage RequirementsGeneral Storage Requirements

Do not store pesticides as to contaminate food, feed, beverage, eating utensils, tobacco, seed, fertilizer or other pesticides

Follow label recommendations for storage, i.e. temperatures and restricted sites

Store to prevent unauthorized access

Store pesticides in an area that is dry and ventilated

Store pesticides free of combustibles and other fire hazards

DO NOTDO NOT store pesticides that leakstore pesticides that leak

DO NOTDO NOT store pesticides in a manner that will store pesticides in a manner that will hinder an inspectionhinder an inspection

DO NOTDO NOT keep pesticides in unlabeled keep pesticides in unlabeled containerscontainers

DO NOTDO NOT store pesticides in any food, store pesticides in any food, feed, beverage or medicine containerfeed, beverage or medicine container

DO NOTDO NOT contaminate food, feed, beverage, contaminate food, feed, beverage, eating utensils, tobacco, seed, fertilizer or eating utensils, tobacco, seed, fertilizer or

other pesticidesother pesticides

DODO store pesticides in accordance store pesticides in accordance with their labelswith their labels

DO NOTDO NOT store pesticides in areasstore pesticides in areaswhere unauthorized access may occurwhere unauthorized access may occur

DO NOTDO NOT storestore pesticides in locationspesticides in locationsthat can become damp or wetthat can become damp or wet

DO NOTDO NOT store pesticides in areas where store pesticides in areas where combustibles or other fire hazards are presentcombustibles or other fire hazards are present

DODO practice proper storagepractice proper storage

DODO use use at leastat least the minimum labeling the minimum labeling requirementsrequirements

Example minimum labeling requirementsExample minimum labeling requirements

Common chemical name

Percentage of each active ingredientEPA registration number

Signal word

Use classification

DODO store pesticides to prevent store pesticides to prevent unauthorized accessunauthorized access

DODO have proper ventilationhave proper ventilation

Example of good storage buildingExample of good storage building

Ventilation

Secure (locked)

Authorized

personnel only

704 Placard(not required by NCDA & CS)

Fire Hazard PreventionFire Hazard Prevention

• Store pesticides away from items that may be fire hazards

• Have a plan in case there is a fire or spill on your farm

Disposal AssistanceDisposal Assistance

Abandoned pesticides and containers can create problems for family members and new property owners.

For information on pesticide disposal and container recycling, contact your local CES or the Pesticide Section.