The EPA-approved paraquat certified applicator training online module was released in Spanish yesterday. Training in either English or Spanish accessible at the link provided on paraquat product labels or http://www.usparaquattraining.com/. You will be prompted to create a user account to take the training. Upon successful completion of the training, your online account can be accessed anytime to […]
New Requirements for Continued Registration of Paraquat
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, […]