OARA Professional Applicator Training January 13, 2011 Enid, OK Jason Baker Certification and Training Administrator Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, & Forestry

Records Every commercial and noncommercial applicator shall keep accurate records pertaining to pesticide activities, and applications. Every commercial and noncommercial applicator shall keep accurate records pertaining to pesticide activities, and applications. The records of the applicator shall be kept for at least two (2) years after their date of expiration. The records of the applicator shall be kept for at least two (2) years after their date of expiration. Copies shall be furnished to any authorized agent of the Board, immediately upon request in person, at any time during the regular business hours. Copies shall be furnished to any authorized agent of the Board, immediately upon request in person, at any time during the regular business hours. Copies of records shall be furnished to any authorized agent of the Board within seven (7) working days of a written request. Copies of records shall be furnished to any authorized agent of the Board within seven (7) working days of a written request.

Recordkeeping Requirements Start and stop time. Start and stop time. Place of each application. Place of each application. Name and address of the applicator. Name and address of the applicator. Name and address of person for whom applied. Name and address of person for whom applied. Legal description or 911 address. Legal description or 911 address. Date of application. Date of application. Application rate. Application rate. Dilution rate for mixing. Dilution rate for mixing. Total amount of pesticide. Total amount of pesticide. Total amount of tank mix. Total amount of tank mix. Complete trade name. Complete trade name. EPA registration number. EPA registration number. Target pest. Target pest. Site where the pesticide was applied. Site where the pesticide was applied. Restricted Entry Interval. Restricted Entry Interval. A copy of the pesticide label as it appears on the container. A copy of the pesticide label as it appears on the container. Copies of any contracts issued. Copies of any contracts issued.

Worker Protection Standards The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a Federal regulation that is intended to reduce the risk of pesticide poisoning and injury among agricultural workers. Private applicators (Farmer or Ranchers) who hire pesticide handlers and/or workers must display application information in a centrally located area accessible to all employees before a pesticide is applied. Commercial applicators must provide this information to the agricultural employer before making pesticide applications. Information must be displayed for 30 days after the end of the REI. If there is no REI on the label, the information should be displayed for 30 days after the application.

WPS – What records must employer’s display? Location and crop/commodity treated Location and crop/commodity treated Brand name Brand name EPA Registration Number EPA Registration Number Active ingredients of pesticide applied Active ingredients of pesticide applied The month, day and year, and time of application; and The month, day and year, and time of application; and Restricted Entry Interval (REI) Restricted Entry Interval (REI)

What an applicator should have in their spray rig! Required Required –Label of all pesticides being transported. Suggested Suggested –MSDS of all pesticides being transported –Emergency Contact Numbers –Spill Kit

Standards for Application Only chemicals which are properly labeled as pesticide products and registered with the Department shall be approved for use. Only chemicals which are properly labeled as pesticide products and registered with the Department shall be approved for use. Any use inconsistent with the pesticide product labeling, registered with the Department, is prohibited unless prior written approval for the use has been obtained from the Board. Any use inconsistent with the pesticide product labeling, registered with the Department, is prohibited unless prior written approval for the use has been obtained from the Board.

Standards for Application To protect public health and the environment, failure to follow precautionary and recommended language included in the pesticide product label may be considered a use not suitable or safe. To protect public health and the environment, failure to follow precautionary and recommended language included in the pesticide product label may be considered a use not suitable or safe. Every applicator of pesticides shall use an appropriate method to prevent the backflow of spray materials during filling, mixing, and/or application operations. Every applicator of pesticides shall use an appropriate method to prevent the backflow of spray materials during filling, mixing, and/or application operations. –check valve or similar in-line device –an air gap

Standards for Pesticide Containers Full or partially full pesticide containers (other than bulk containers): Full or partially full pesticide containers (other than bulk containers): –Shall be stored in a secured and locked enclosure. –Shall be free of leaks. –The storage area shall be maintained in good condition without unnecessary debris. –Storage areas shall be identified by signs. Empty containers: Empty containers: –Empty containers shall be stored in a secured area and kept for no more than (90) days following use.

Standards for Pesticide Containers Metal, glass, and plastic containers: Metal, glass, and plastic containers: –All metal, glass, and plastic containers shall be triple-rinsed or pressure rinsed and punctured. –Upon completion of the triple-rinsing or pressure rinsing, containers shall be disposed of:  In any permitted solid waste facility or sanitary landfill.  Return if possible, to the pesticide sales agent or the pesticide manufacturer.  Resale to a third party for recycling or reconditioning.

Pesticide Containers All pesticides shall be removed from the paper and plastic bags to the maximum extent possible. All pesticides shall be removed from the paper and plastic bags to the maximum extent possible. Paper and plastic containers shall be disposed of as follows: Paper and plastic containers shall be disposed of as follows: –Cut sides of container and open fully. –Shake any pesticides remaining into the pesticide mix. –Dispose of containers in a solid waste facility or sanitary landfill. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO YOU EVER BURN ANY PESTICIDE CONTAINER.

Standards for Application A certified applicator shall be on site to use any pesticide when required by the label or labeling. A certified applicator shall be on site to use any pesticide when required by the label or labeling. A certified applicator shall be on site to supervise any pesticide application by un-certified personnel. A certified applicator shall be on site to supervise any pesticide application by un-certified personnel. A service technician shall be on site to make the actual application of any pesticide unless a certified applicator is present at the job site. A service technician shall be on site to make the actual application of any pesticide unless a certified applicator is present at the job site. –A service tech. cannot supervise an application by un-certified personnel. The certified applicator may be a service technician in other categories for the licensed company without completing the service technician's examination. The certified applicator may be a service technician in other categories for the licensed company without completing the service technician's examination.

Identification of Equipment All vehicles used by a commercial applicator during the conduct of business shall be identified by displaying the name and license number of the company on both sides of the vehicle in letters not less than two (2) inches in height. All vehicles used by a commercial applicator during the conduct of business shall be identified by displaying the name and license number of the company on both sides of the vehicle in letters not less than two (2) inches in height. –The conducting of business includes:  Estimates/proposals  Inspections  Applications If you are the commercial pest control company in any business capacity, the vehicle needs to be properly identified. If you are the commercial pest control company in any business capacity, the vehicle needs to be properly identified.

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Pesticides and Spill Management Exercise common sense and keep calm Exercise common sense and keep calm Don’t panic Don’t panic Wear appropriate safety clothing Wear appropriate safety clothing Control the spill at the source Control the spill at the source Account for all employees if not alone Account for all employees if not alone Contain the spill Contain the spill Notify management Notify management Call for assistance Call for assistance

Pesticides and Spill Management Keep unauthorized persons away Keep unauthorized persons away Don’t not allow vehicles to drive through spill Don’t not allow vehicles to drive through spill Report the pesticide spill Report the pesticide spill Clean up spilled pesticides Clean up spilled pesticides Dispose of pesticide-contaminated materials Dispose of pesticide-contaminated materials Prepare a written report of the spill Prepare a written report of the spill

Handling Pesticide Spills 35: Handling spills by commercial applicators (a)All uncontained spills of more than ten (10) gallons liquid or twenty-five (25) pounds dry weight of pesticide concentrate or fifty (50) gallons of an application mixture (tank mix) shall be reported by a commercial applicator within 24 hours by telephone and by written notice within three (3) days to Waste Management, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ( ), P.O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pest Management Section, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, ( ), P.O. Box , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (a)All uncontained spills of more than ten (10) gallons liquid or twenty-five (25) pounds dry weight of pesticide concentrate or fifty (50) gallons of an application mixture (tank mix) shall be reported by a commercial applicator within 24 hours by telephone and by written notice within three (3) days to Waste Management, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, ( ), P.O. Box 1677, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Pest Management Section, Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, ( ), P.O. Box , Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (b)All applicators shall be responsible for the costs of cleanups resulting from pesticide spills in their operations.

Cleaning of Equipment  When application equipment requires cleaning:  The applicator should clean the equipment, (tanks, hoppers, booms, hoses cleaned.) and flush it out on a labeled site they have permission to access.  The applicator Should Not clean the equipment at a car wash or on a drive or the street where the runoff can contaminate a storm drain or other water way.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)  Companies should provide all PPE required by the pesticide label/labeling of each product utilized.  The PPE should be in good condition and accessible to all Certified applicators and Service Technicians  PPE should be utilized during handling, mixing, loading and applications of all pesticides per label directions  Examples: Coveralls, goggles, chemical resistant gloves, respirators, long sleeved shirts, pants, shoes and socks.

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Most Common Problems Improper use of PPE – not wearing Improper use of PPE – not wearing Chemicals not locked and secure Chemicals not locked and secure Using out dated or canceled products Using out dated or canceled products Improper use of pesticides – not following label directions - (REI – Restricted Entry Intervals) Improper use of pesticides – not following label directions - (REI – Restricted Entry Intervals) Use not suitable or safe – spraying in high winds Use not suitable or safe – spraying in high winds

Most Common Problems Leaky equipment Leaky equipment Spills – applicator’s responsibility Spills – applicator’s responsibility Uncertified personnel making applications Uncertified personnel making applications Unlicensed Company Unlicensed Company

New CEU Webpage Certified applicator’s can go online and check on the status of their CEU’s at any time. Certified applicator’s can go online and check on the status of their CEU’s at any time

2011 Recertification Categories 11 – Bird and Predatory Animal Control 11 – Bird and Predatory Animal Control 12 a,b,c,d – Timber Treating 12 a,b,c,d – Timber Treating 13 – Sewer Root Control 13 – Sewer Root Control

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Pesticide Pounds Collected 2006 – –Altus 61, – –Drummond 40,148 – –Webbers Falls 22,184 – –Durant 9,947 – –Miami 5,224 – –Clinton 51,827 – –Hooker 16, – –Frederick 16,070 – –Ardmore 4,912 – –El Reno 44,158 – –Pryor 12,355 – –McAlester 17,357 – –Kellyville 19, 265 – –Morrison 16,113 – –Woodward 17, –Durant 10,087 –Miami 7,118 –Drummond14,135 –Webbers Falls18,992 –Clinton55,940 –Hooker8, –El Reno35,650 –Wewoka9,030 –Hugo3,130 –Alva4,995 – Altus 33,946 - Blackwell35,315 – Coweta28, ,999 Pounds Collected Since 2006

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