Federal Pesticide Recordkeeping For Certified Applicators U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service

1990 Farm Bill “Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements” U.S. Department of Agriculture

Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements All certified applicators are required to maintain records of federally restricted use pesticide applications.

Requirements for Private Applicators

Eight steps to meeting the requirements for Pesticide Recordkeeping Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements Records

Month Day Year 1. Date of application 1 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

2. Brand or Product Name 2 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

3. EPA Registration Number 3 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Record the total quantity of the product used Amount does not refer to active ingredient (a.i.) 4. Amount of pesticide applied 4 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Record this information in the unit of measure which is shown on the label for the crop or commodity being treated 5. Size of area treated 5 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

For example: 5. Size of area treated (cont’d) acres linear feet number of animals Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location of the pesticide application (There are four ways to record location): 6 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location (Cont’d): A. County, range, township and section Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location (Cont’d): B. Identification system established by USDA Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location (Cont’d): C. Legal property description Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location (Cont’d): D. Applicator generated identification system that accurately identifies the location Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

6. Location (cont’d): A B D C E Field A Field B Pond RT 22 RT 4 N Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

7. Crop Commodity, Stored Product, or Site 7 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

8. Name of Certified Applicator & Certification Number Note: If you keep your records together, you only have to record name and number once 8 Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Spot Applications Small applications which total less than 1/10th of an acre And they are made in the same day Spot applications do not apply to nurseries or greenhouses Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Spot Applications Requirements 1. Date of application - month, day, year 2. Brand or product name 3. EPA Registration Number 4. Total amount of pesticide applied 5. Location of the pesticide application, designated as “spot application” & short description Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Deadline Pesticide application data must be recorded within 14 days of application There are no Federal forms for these records. Your written information becomes the official record Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

How Long? The law requires that pesticide records be maintained for a minimum of two years from the date of application However, you may want to keep them longer for future management decisions Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Two Major Purposes for Requiring Restricted Use Pesticide Records Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Licensed health care professionals have timely access to the pesticide record information for purposes of medical treatment Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Records improve pesticide use survey data May be used in reregistration process of pesticides Can be utilized in policy decisions involving agricultural pesticide use Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Requirements for Commercial Applicators

Commercial applicators are required to: Provide their clients a copy of a restricted use pesticide application record Provide record within 30 days of the application Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Civil Penalties for Failure to Comply First Violation - Not more than $550 Subsequent Violations - Minimum of $1,100 (Can be less if good faith effort has been shown) Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Who Has Access to Restricted Use Pesticide Records?? Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Attending licensed health care professionals to provide medical treatment Credentialed USDA Representatives Credentialed State Regulatory Representatives Pesticide Recordkeeping Requirements

Pesticide Recordkeeping Has Many Benefits Saves money Determines best pesticide management program Pesticide Recordkeeping Benefits

Pesticide Recordkeeping Has Many Benefits Documents pesticide performance Helps secure funding for loans Meets buyers’ requirements Pesticide Recordkeeping Benefits

For More Information Contact: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Pesticide Records Branch 8700 Centreville Rd. Suite 202 Manassas, VA Phone (703) Fax (703)