WASHINGTON — Today, April 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its next steps to protect people from the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, or Dacthal). EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will be pursuing action to address the serious, permanent, […]
Pesticide Product Management Practices, Proper Disposal Methods, and Container Recycling Options for NJ Farms
Today the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued COMPLIANCE ADVISORY Enforcement Alert (#2023-17, issued: September 13, 2023).
Private Applicators: NJDEP August Mailing of 2024 Invoices & Recertification Credit Status
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has mailed out pesticide license credit status to applicator, operator, and dealer mailing addresses of record. If you have not received your notice please review “NJDEP Pesticide Licensing & Registrations – 2024 Pesticide License Renewal Information“. If you are a Private Pesticide Applicator with a license expiration of […]
Resources for Attendees of 2023 Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting
Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting 2023 Private Applicator Resource Guide
National Pesticide Safety Education Month Focuses on Resources and Education to Support Safe Pesticide Handling and Use
Rutgers NJAES celebrates February as National Pesticide Safety Education Month with a selection of opportunities for pesticide applicators to renew their knowledge of pesticide safety and regulations, and earn CORE credits, throughout the month in programs hosted by Rutgers NJAES County Agents and commodity programming, as well as other entities. Enjoy the Weed Science Society […]