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Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP)

Experienced Agent Review

July 18, 2013

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Introduction

Since 1965, The Agricultural and Environmental Safety Unit has been the primary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) for Texas.

We have subject matter Specialists in weed science, agronomy, agricultural and structural education.

We provide support through training and educational material development.

Objectives:

To provide information on pesticide laws and regulations for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS).

To discuss Extension license requirements for CEAs and Specialists.

To discuss the Private Applicator training procedures.

Objectives (cont.)

To discuss Extension protocol for conducting Continuing Education (CEU) programs and activities (subject matter, course approval, and utilization of educational materials)

And

To provide information about the licensing procedures for the various regulatory agencies.

Found under the CEA Resources Page

Extension License Requirements

Extension CEAs Ag, ANR, EA IPM, Horticulture, Marine, Extension Associates, Extension Assistants, and Extension Specialists are required to obtain Non-Commercial applicator licenses if they use pesticides, conduct teaching or research activities utilizing pesticides.

Each CEA or Specialist must pass the general, L&Rs, and a category exam (O&T, Field Crop, Weed & Brush…)

What License Do CEAs Need?

TDA Non-Commercial Political Subdivision and a category that fits your primary work area (ex: Weed and Brush, Fruit, Nut and Vegetables…….)

Demonstration & Research: this is to be prepared to conduct demonstration and research activities with all possible combinations of pesticides.

Can I Use My Non-Commercial License to Purchase Pesticides for

Personal Use?

No, if the application of a RUP or SLU or RH is strictly for personal use, you should acquire a Private applicator license.

Conducting PesticideApplicator Training

Even though we are required to have a non-commercial applicators license for our own field work, it is NOT necessary to have an applicators license to conduct applicator certification or recertification activities and programs as a part of your job.

License Fees for Extension Personnel

Extension personnel will be responsible for paying the initial $12.00 license fee and the yearly $12.00 renewal fee.

And any fees that might be incurred due to late renewal.

Can use Pro-Card and renewals can be made online.

Private Applicator Training

The Administration expects us to make every effort to provide extraordinary customer service.

If space is available and you have adequate support staff, individuals should be able to come to the office and watch the training video in lieu of classroom training.


All counties should promote and offer PAT’s on a frequent basis to meet clientele needs. A minimum of two per county each year is required in rural counties. It is appropriate and expected that CEAs in larger counties designate a day(s) each month in which the PAT will be conducted.

Private Applicator Videos

The training video can be downloaded from our website.

Go to www-aes.tamu.edu

Click on “Pesticide Safety Education Resources”

Click on “CEA Resources”

Enter password

Download PACT video(s)

Found under Pesticide Safety Education Resources / CEA Resources

Pre-Exam Training

Training for Non-Commercial or Commercial Exams is not required by TDA, but there are some training classes available from our office and other vendors for General, Ornamental & Turf, and Right-of-Way.

We also offer other categories by request in College Station.

Conducting Private Applicator Training

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s approach to training and materials was revised in April 2011.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension guidelines require all Private Applicator Training (PAT) participants to purchase the “Private Applicator Certification Package" (PACP) which includes the most current Private Applicator Manual B-1648 @ $25.00 and the most current TDA Laws & Regulations Manual B-5056 @ $15.00.


A Partial Cost Recovery (PCR) fee of $10.00 per participant will be assessed on all private applicator training sessions.

No Partial Cost Recovery fee (PCR) will be assessed if a customer purchases the PACP and does not wish to participate in an applicator certification activity.

The standard PAT fee is $50.00 ($40.00 PACP + $10.00 PCR fee = $50.00).


The most current order form will always be available on our website at

http://www-aes.tamu.edu

There is now a separate order form for the Private Applicator Packet on our website for your clients and another under the CEA Resources for Extension agent use only.


Found under the

CEA Resources

Page

Found under the “Manual Order

Forms” tab


The Private Applicator manual is sold to County Agents for $15 and sold to the public for $25.

$10 of the $25 sale price is retained by the Agent to seed and support his/her education and applicator training programs.

The funds derived from manual sales are intended to support Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) activities only.

Texas Pesticide Recertification Course Accreditation Guide

Pesticide Continuing Education Course Recertification Request Process

Complete the TDA Recertification Course Form (Form PA-409).

http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Portals/0/forms/PEST/Applicator/pa_409_ceu_recertification_sponsorship.pdf

Pesticide Continuing Education Course Recertification Request Process

Fax, mail or email the completed form to:

Texas Department of AgricultureCertification and Training ProgramPO Box 12847Austin, Texas 78711Fax: 888-216-9865Email: [email protected]

*SPCS courses submitted to TDA require a fee of $48 per credit hour.

mailto:[email protected]

Course Agenda

Provide an agenda in outline format OR similar format that provides enough information necessary to accurately accredit your agenda.

Course Agenda (cont.)

The course agenda must specify the following:• Title of each presentation• Name of speaker(s) for each presentation• Beginning and ending times of each presentation (ex:

8:00 am to 9:00 am) or total instruction time for each topic. Instruction time must be relevant to pesticide education.

• Whether or not a presentation occurs at the same time as another presentation for which credits are requested (concurrent/breakout sessions).

Course Agenda (cont.)

The course agenda must specify the following (cont.):• Beginning and ending times for each

break/lunch/dinner/reception.• Detailed description of the content of the presentation.• All field tours must include tour details and relevance to

pesticide applicators.

Example Agenda in Outline Form

Happy Pesticide Education Seminar Outline

Course Date: October 10, 2013

General Session (7:30 am – noon Blue Room)

7:30 - 8:00 am Registration

8:00 - 9:00 am Pest Biology and Bio-control Techniques in Ornamentals, John Doe, Will review pests of ornamentals, their lifecycles, available biological control methods and how they work.

9:00 - 10:00 am Using Weather Modeling to Predict Insect Outbreaks, Stormy Jamestown. Using USDA weather models to aid in pest insect outbreak predictions, peak outbreak cycles.

10:00 - 10:20 am Break

Example Agenda in Outline Form

Happy Pesticide Education Seminar Outline

Course Date: October 10, 2013

10:20 - 11:30 am Citrus Greening Identification and Management in the Lower Valley, Joe Best explains how to

survey, identify suspect foliage, sample, manage, and how to use the information to prevent the spread of

disease in citrus.

Course Submissions

Course submissions will be evaluated by TDA in the order they are received. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to submit your course request early.

The Texas Pesticide Regulations require submission of course information for accreditation approval 30 days before the scheduled CEU program.

Course Submissions (cont.)

When the course has been evaluated, TDA will respond to the sponsor by email to provide course sign-up sheets, TDA course number, sample certificates/template, etc.

What Are a Pesticide Course Sponsor’s Responsibilities?

Sponsors must make sure:

Attendees who sign the course roster must be present for the entire course.

Attendees who are loitering outside the presentation room, reading newspapers, talking on cell phones or otherwise not engaged in the course, are not to sign the course roster or receive a CEU certificate.

The course roster should be made available for signing at the end of the course.

What Are a Pesticide Course Sponsor’s Responsibilities? (cont.)

Sponsors must make sure (cont.):

Attendees leaving a session early should not be allowed to sign the roster or receive a CEU certificate with their name on it.

Each attendee must sign the course roster to receive credit and a certificate.

No attendee should sign for any other attendee.



Course sponsor must provide a certificate of completion to the attendee so they may retain them as their proof of CEU completion. The certificate must contain at the minimum the date of the course, the course number, the breakdown of CEUs earned in each subject, the name of the participant, the name of the sponsor and signature of its representative and a statement that the course is a TDA-approved course.



Course sponsors must return course rosters to TDA within 15 days after course completion. It is recommended that sponsors providing credits for agricultural pesticide applicator licensees to keep a copy of the roster for their records. Sponsors providing credits for structural pest control certified applicators must maintain course completion records for 2 years.


Sponsors must make sure (cont.):Email course sign up and submit course roster sheets to: [email protected]

Identify the file with:• The TDA course number issued to that particular

course (ex: 0483029) OR• The AgriLife Extension county code number

preceded by the number 8 (ex: 8+County Code) if 3 hours or less are offered.

• Breakdown of CEU subjects and hours of each (2 laws & reg, 1 IPM, etc.)

• Date of course

mailto:[email protected]

Course Rosters Do NOT Have to Be Alphabetized.

They may be printed or they may be course sign-up sheets with attendee’s printed name, signature and license number.

Course Sponsors

Course sponsors who continually submit course information late, do not monitor attendees, or whose courses deviate substantially from the submitted agenda may have credits reduced and the risk of denial of accreditation of future courses.

Confidential Information

Course rosters with confidential information such as SSN, birthdates, and drivers licenses will not be accepted.

Applicators may look up their license number at the following websitehttp://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/AgriculturalApplicators/PesticideAgriculturalApplicatorPublications.aspx

http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/AgriculturalApplicators/PesticideAgriculturalApplicatorPublications.aspx



What Topics Does TDA Accredit for Each Subject Area?

Agriculture:• General: safety (safe practices, personal

protective equipment, spill control and cleanup, etc.), environmental consequences (leaching, groundwater contamination, etc.), pest features (I.D., life cycles, potential damage, control, etc.), pesticide factors, equipment (pumps, nozzles, tanks, calibration, etc.), application techniques, biotechnology/transgenic crops (as it relates to pest control, i.e. Roundup-ready cotton, etc.).

What Topics Does TDA Accredit for Each Subject Area? (cont.)

Agriculture (cont.):• Integrated Pest Management: concepts,

practices, strategies of IPM.

• Laws and Regulations: laws and regulations related to the use of pesticides, labels and label comprehension.


Agriculture (cont.):• Drift minimization: techniques, nozzle

selection, drift reduction technology (DRT), chemicals and equipment designed to minimize drift during pesticide applications


Agriculture (cont.)• Human factors: Aerial applicators only.

Covers the portion of aerial application that are guided or influenced by human characteristics. This includes decision making that affects the safe operation of the aircraft, the pilot, farm workers, bystanders, or those that may be affected by the aircraft during its pesticide application mission.

What Topics Does TDA Accredit for Recertification Training?

Exceptions may be made if a compelling case is presented as to how the specific topic is DIRECTLY related to a pesticide issue.• Insurance (unless related to insurance

required by law for pesticide applications).• Marketing techniques.• General agronomic practices (planting depth,

harvesting techniques, aeration, etc.).


Unacceptable Accreditation (cont.)• Public relations (marketing strategies,

advertising, etc.).• Sales pitches or presentations containing no

significant technical information on pesticide products, pests, application equipment or techniques.

• Product-specific training for UNREGISTERED pesticide products.


Unacceptable Accreditation Topics (cont.)• Information that could directly result in the use of

unregistered pesticides or unlawful pest control practices (ex: use on a site or in a manner not on the label).

• Laws and/or regulations not relevant to a pesticide applicator

• Vehicle maintenance• Flight instruction• Safety not related to pesticide application (ladders,

lifting, driving, etc.).


In general, educational topics directly relating to almost any aspect of pest control, or conditions that directly affect pest control may be considered for accreditation. Some examples include:• Pesticide label updates and label

comprehension.• Pesticide health and environmental safety.


Acceptable Accreditation Topics (cont.)• Effects of pesticides on the environment and

environmental factors affecting pesticide use and performance.

• Characteristics of pests, symptoms of pest infestation and damage recognition.

• Pesticide product information, including mode of action, environmental fate, etc. (no sales pitches or promotions).


Acceptable Accreditation Topics (cont.)• Pesticide application equipment, techniques,

and calibration.• Drift prevention and/or mitigation measures.• Texas and Federal pesticide laws and

regulations.• Integrated pest management principles.• Bioengineered crops as they related to

pesticide use or pesticide incorporated protectants.


Acceptable Accreditation Topics (cont.)• Plant nutrition and soil fertility, fertilizers and

amendments when linked to pesticide fate, transport, uptake, efficacy, etc.

• Irrigation, chemigation and water quality issues.

Does TDA Monitor Courses?

Courses are subject to monitoring by TDA inspectors or other agency representatives. Monitors must by admitted to accredited courses without charge. Sponsors are NOT expected to provide meals or other services free of charge to TDA inspectors monitoring the course.

Last Chance Videos

Effective January 1, 2011 the LCVs can be used in recertification (CEU) programs that aid in exceeding our 3 hour CEU exemption only if the Extension faculty member submits a "TDA Course Approval Request" form (PA 409) to TDA 30 days in advance of the planned activity.

Form PA-409 can be found on our website: http://www-aes.tamu.edu/pesticide-safety-education-resources/private-applicator-pesticide-certification-training/

Can We Assist Other Organizations to Acquire CEU Approval for Events Not Directly Sponsored

by Extension, but Whose Course Content We Have Reviewed?

Yes, we can.

The important thing is that the program has good content and covers the appropriate amount of time.

Aerial Applicator CEUs

Effective May 4, 2008 Section 7.24 (t)(1) was revised to require individuals licensed as commercial or non-commercial applicators in the “Aerial” category to receive 1 CEU specifically addressing the challenges associated with “Minimizing Pesticide Drift” from aircraft (fixed wing or rotary) and 1 CEU addressing safety (human factors).

Aerial Drift and Safety CEUs

To help facilitate your customer’s needs,

AES developed a 1 hour “Aerial Application Drift Minimization” CEU and a 1 hour “Pesticide Safety for Aerial Application” CEU video.

County Recycling Programs

June 2013

San Patricio, Nueces, Refugio

Scheduled Fall 2013

Contact Richard Marburger (800) 654-3154

What is the SPCC Rule?

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure rule.

Part of the Oil Pollution Prevention regulation (40 CFR part 112).• Includes requirements for Facility Response Plans

(FRPs) for certain facilities which pose a greater threat to waterways and the environment.

Purpose: To develop plans designed to prevent oil discharges from reaching the navigable waters of the U.S. and adjoining shorelines

Examples of Oil on a Farm

Gasoline

Off-road and on-road diesel fuel

Hydraulic oil

Lubrication oil

Crop oil

Vegetable oils from crops

Adjuvant oils

Milk*

* Milk and Milk product containers are now exempt from the SPCC capacity calculations and rule requirements

Key SPCC Requirements

For farms with >10,000 gallons of oil, Plans are required to be certified by a Professional Engineer (PE).

For farms with >1,320 up to 10,000 gallons of oil, can opt to self-certify SPCC Plans.• Details to follow (Qualified Facilities)• This is optional alternative to PE certification• Two tiers of certification

http://www.epa.gov/oem/content/spcc

Questions ?

Select the raised hand so that we know that you have a question.

Vector Categoryand

Recertification Requirements

TDA Vector Control License

Issued only to employees of governmental agencies:–Non-commercial political subdivision

(NCPS): an applicator employed by a political subdivision of the state of Texas or of a federal agency operating in Texas.

Vector Category Pesticide Applicators

Licensed non-commercial political subdivision applicators

Aerial applicators

Unlicensed employees

– An unlicensed employee is an individual who acts

under the direct supervision of a TDA licensed

pesticide applicator in the vector control category.

Individuals licensed with the SPCS as commercial or non-commercial applicators holding a certification in Pest control can also conduct Vector control activities.

Questions ?

Select the raised hand so that we know that you have a question.

TPDES - Discharges Eligible for Authorization

1. Mosquito control

2. Vegetation and Algae Control – in waters of U.S. and at water’s edge

3. Nuisance Animal Control – fish, lamprey, eels…

4. Area-Wide Pest Control – aerial and ground application for boll weevil control, ROW,

infrastructure, urban landscaping, orchard pests, or fruit flies

5. Forest Canopy Pest Control

Structural Applicator Requirements

Individuals who offer pest control services for hire or as a part of their jobs around businesses, homes, schools, daycare centers, hospitals, parks & recreational settings and structures are required to license with the SPCS.

Commercial applicator businesses must provide a policy of insurance not less than $200,000 bodily injury and property damage with a minimum total aggregate of $300,000 for all occurrences.

Commercial Licenses

A commercial Certified Applicator license is required to: inspect, identify or apply General Use pesticides, Restricted Use pesticides, and use pesticidal devices.

Commercial Licenses

To sit for this examination, the applicant must have a 2-year or 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences

OR

Commercial Licenses

Have verifiable employment in the pest control industry in Texas under the supervision of a licensed certified applicator (CA) for at least 12 months out of the past 24 months and must have possessed a technician license for at least 6 months

OR

Commercial Licenses

Be an applicant with technical field experience from a previous occupation (Contact SPCS)

OR

Be an applicant who qualifies under the hardship clause (Contact SPCS).

Non-Commercial Applicator Requirements

To obtain this license, individuals must be an applicant with a 2-year or 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences

OR


Have verifiable employment experience in the pest control industry including OUT- OF-STATE experience in pest control of at least 12 months out of the past 24 months from a previous occupation.


The proof of experience must be a notarized statement or a letter from the appropriate licensing entity

OR

Complete a SPCS approved minimum

6 hour certified non-commercial technician training course

OR


Have verifiable employment in the pest control industry in Texas under the supervision of a licensed certified applicator for at least 12 months out of the past 24 months and must have possessed a technician license for at least 6 months.


To obtain this license, individuals must pass a general and category examination.

Technician Licenses Requirements

Individuals who do not qualify to be commercial or non-commercial applicators will be licensed as technicians after an apprenticeship.


A technician must work under the supervision of a commercial or non-commercial certified applicator (CA).

They may use pesticides and pesticidal devices and identify pests.


Persons who do not meet the requirements to become a certified applicator (CA) must go through an apprenticeship. To become a Technician, individuals have 1 year to complete an apprentice training program.

During that time they must receive 20 hours of classroom training in ten different subject matter areas (federal & state pesticide laws, pest & pest damage recognition, pesticide labels, pesticide safety, environmental protection, etc.) AND

They must receive 40 hours of training in each category in which they conduct pest control activities, AND


They must receive 8 hours of classroom training in each category in which they offer pest control services.


They must complete an approved technician course

AND

They must pass a category examination (consisting of questions from the general manual and a category manual.)

SPCS Categories

Pest Category

Termite Category

Lawn & Ornamental Category

Weed Category

Commodity Fumigation Category

Structural Fumigation Category

Wood Preservation Category

SPCS Examinations

SPCS Examinations are administered at designated proctored sites statewide.

Online 8-hour SPCS Courses

eXtension: MOODLE (Modular Object Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment) 8-hour online courses:– Pest Category (online)– Lawn & Ornamental (online)– Termite Category (online)

These 8-hour courses are also designed to satisfy the SPCS training requirement (Sec. 593.2) h(2) for "8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the apprentice is to provide pest control services."

Available through AES website or Conference Services

SPCS CEU Requirements

Each certified commercial or non-commercial applicator will obtain a minimum of 3 CEUs (2 CEUs must be in either Laws & Regulations, IPM, pesticide safety, or environmental protection)

AND

SPCS CEU Requirements

1 CEU per category in which the commercial or non-commercial applicator is licensed.

NO more than 1 CEU per year may be obtained by self study or electronic courses.

SPCS CEU RequirementsCertified Applicators

Certified Applicators (CA) must now receive their CEUs during the preceding calendar year (from January to December) as a condition of license renewal.*

Changing employers or moving to an inactive status does not alleviate or add time to satisfy the CEU requirement.

SPCS CEU RequirementsTechnicians

Technicians are required to receive 8 hours of technical training during the preceding 12 months of their license renewal date.

Likewise, any license issued during a calendar year will be exempt from the 8 hour training requirement until the renewal period for the next year.

TDA/SPCS Form PA-409

http://www-aes.tamu.edu/pesticide-safety-education-resources/private-applicator-pesticide-certification-training/

TDA/SPCS Form PA-409

School IPM

Private Applicators are not allowed to make applications at a school.

Applicators under School IPM must be licensed as Non-Commercial or Commercial Applicators or technicians under the supervision of a commercial or non-commercial applicator.

Applicators doing work outside the building can license with TDA or SPCS.

Applicators doing work inside the building can only license with SPCS.

SB 768 allows:– Use of raptor to control or relocate other birds– Physical removal of pests or the habitat of

pests while cleaning a chimney– Use of a live trap to remove an animal from

the premises of a residence, agricultural operation, or business structure

Questions?

Important Numbers

TDA–1-800-TELL-TDA (800-835-5832)

SPCS–866-918-4481–512-305-8250

Contact Us at the PSEP Office

Main office – 979-845-3849

Publication orders – 979-845-1099

Don Renchie – 979-845-3849

Mark Matocha – 979-845-3849

Agricultural & Environmental Safety< http://www-aes.tamu.edu/ >

Emergency Response and Planning

Order Forms

Training Classes


Survey Questions

For PSEP Activities To comply with EPA and USDA reporting

requirements, and to gather more quantifiable data for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Administration, please incorporate these questions into the evaluation instrument you use at your PSEP activities.

Licensed Applicators – Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Participant Survey

1. Did you gain knowledge relating to pesticide safety and use as a result of this certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

2. Do you plan to adopt at least one practice relating to pesticide safety and use as a result of this certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

3. Have you actually adopted at least one practice relating to pesticide and safety use as a result of this or previous certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

Master Gardener Participant Survey

1. Did you gain knowledge as a result of pesticide safety education training even though the training was neither for pesticide applicator certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

2. Do you plan to adopt at least one practice as a result of pesticide safety education training even though the training was neither for pesticide applicator certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

3. Did you actually adopt at least one practice as a result of pesticide safety education training in the past even though the training was neither for pesticide applicator certification and/or recertification training? ___Yes ___No

Summary

PSEP is one of the highest visibility programs we conduct.

Make every effort to provide timely and relevant activities.

These programs create and sustain businesses and agricultural enterprises statewide.

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