The “Restricted Use Pesticide” classification, and the reason for RUP classification must appear at the very top of the label’s front panel directly under the phrase “Directions for Use”. EPA may assign a restricted use classification when it has determined that the pesticide product, or its use, has a high acute toxicity; has a history […]
Paraquat Training for Certified Applicators
As required by EPA’s Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision and amended* paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. paraquat) product labels, certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/or applying paraquat. The training provides important information about paraquat’s toxicity, new label requirements and restrictions, and the consequences of misuse. The use of paraquat, […]
Pesticide Storage Inventory Due May 1st: Download Rutgers Templates
Pesticide Applicator or Dealer Storage Inventory with Cover Letter Due May 1st to Fire Department All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year. In New […]
COVID-19: Rutgers Delivers Pesticide Training Manuals to Your Door!
Your Rutgers NJAES Pest Management Office publishes and prints manuals for those studying for certification exams for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s pesticide dealer and applicator licensing exams. See our Pesticide Applicator Training Manuals webpage at https://pestmanagement.rutgers.edu/pat/manuals/ for more details on manuals offered and routine procurement. Most of the Rutgers County Cooperative Extension […]
COVID-19: PESTICIDE EXAMS **NJDEP ALERTS **
Rutgers is providing you this announcement regarding pesticide certification exams from the Bureau of Licensing and Registration of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). **REVISED ALERT (issued March 26, 2020)** The April 8th and 15th, 2020 Pesticides Exams scheduled have been cancelled until further notification due to the COVID 19 emergency. Please continue […]