February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month, and pest control safety is the theme. Here are some helpful tips and resources to ensure you stay safe during the upcoming spring application season.
Category: Pesticide News
Forest Pest Management: What to Know and Why It’s Important
Learn about why we must protect our forests and how integrated pest management must evolve to keep up with emerging threats.
EPA Looking for Comments on Sulfoxaflor Products
The EPA recently released an updated draft biological evaluation on the effects of sulfoxaflor on pollinators. This blog discusses the context of this new evaluation and gives you the link to share your sulfoxaflor experiences with the EPA.
New Glyphosate EPA Evaluation Receives Mixed Response
New EPA evaluations for three common herbicides have created mixed reactions from farmer and environmental advocacy groups. Learn more here!
Benefits of Online, Company-Wide WPS Training
See how our online company-wide WPS safety training program can help save your business time and money!
EPA Ending Temporary COVID-19 Guidance
On August 10th, the EPA announced their June 2020 temporary COVID-19 guidance (and May 2021 amendment) for agricultural pesticide handlers will end on August 19, 2021.
California Declares Quarantine Against Spotted Lanternfly
Earlier this month, the California Department of Agriculture declared a statewide quarantine to try and keep spotted lanternfly from entering the state. Here’s everything you need to know as an applicator!
California DPR Encouraging Early Certification Renewal
After a difficult 2020 renewal season, the California DPR is encouraging applicators with M-Z names to submit their certification renewals early. Here’s a summary of what you need to know to make sure your certifications get renewed on time!
California’s Rodenticide Prohibition: Simplified
Earlier this year, California’s ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) started. Here’s a simplified FAQ document to help you stay compliant with the latest requirements!
EPA Extends Respiratory Fit Test Amendment
In May 2021, the EPA extended their “annual fit test delay” amendment to September 30, 2021. Read a simplified version of the new amendment here!