Agricultural & Environmental Safety unit � http://www-aes.tamu.edu

Recertification Reminders

Dr. Don Renchie and Dr. Mary Ketchersid

No Social Security Numbers Required

Noncommercial and Private applicators are not required to use their Social Security numbers (SSN) as identification when they attend pesticide applicator training classes. In years past, producers could present a valid pesticide applicator license, their drivers license or

their SSN to receive credit for the training. However, after reviewing the regulations, TDA announced that course sponsors can not ask applicators for their SSN, as the Pesticide Regulations do not require such information.

Section 7.24(o) states �Sponsors of approved activities shall: (1) prepare a roster of applicators that attend the activity which contains at a minimum, the date, course number, the pesticide applicators name and current license or certificate number and the location of the training.�

What CEUs do I need?

The Texas Department of Agriculture requires private pesticide applicators to earn 15 hours of continuing education units every five years to maintain their licenses, including 2 hours of IPM and 2 hours of Laws & Regulations. Commercial and Non commercial applicators must obtain 5 hours each year including 1 hour from two of the three following categories: Laws & Regulations, Drift Minimization, or Integrated Pest Management.

New License Renewal Dates

Effective September 1, 2005 each commercial or noncommercial applicator license expires on the first anniversary of the date on which it was issued or renewed. Also, each private applicator license expires on the fifth anniversary of the date on which it was issued or renewed.

No CEU Carryover

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) must be acquired prior to renewal. Extra CEU credit obtained in one renewal cycle can not be forwarded and used in the next renewal cycle.

Section 18s and Proposed Cancellations

Dr. Mark Matocha

Section 18 Exemptions

Sulfosulfuron (Maverick) in Bermuda grass pastures and hayfields to control johnsongrass.

December 2006

Expires June 30, 2007.

Triflumizole (Procure 50WS and Procure 480SC) to control powdery mildew on leafy greens.

Expires Aug. 14, 2007.

Proposed Cancellations EPA has proposed cancellation of several pesticides and/or uses of pesticides commonly used in Texas.

EPA has issued a decision making organic arsenical herbicides (MSMA, DSMA, CAMA, and cacodylic acid) ineligible for reregistration.

Comment period ends December 13.

EPA is proposing to cancel all uses of the pesticide carbofuran (Furadan) and to revoke the associated tolerances (legal residue limits on food).

Private Applicator Training DVD and  Last Chance Video course numbers

Private Applicator Training DVD

Just as a reminder, the DVDs sent to you in December 2004 are DVDs and will not work well in a computer, even one equipped with a DVD player. They contain so much information they will bog down even the fastest computers. They were designed to work with a DVD player.

Last Chance Video course numbers.  Also, the Last Chance Videos will be receiving a new course number for 2007. Be sure to read your emails in January to get that number.

The information given herein is for educational purposes only.

Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Extension Service is implied. Educational programs of the Extension Service are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex,  disability, age or national origin.