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The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) identifies the type of requirements that must be satisfied to obtain the proper license needed to purchase and apply restricted use pesticide. [2] The process required to obtain a pest control licenses is regulated by a combination of state laws, federal laws, common law, and private company policies.
The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal regulation (40 CFR Part 170), intended to protect employees on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses that are occupationally exposed to agricultural pesticides. [1] Restricted use pesticides control is managed by the EPA under this regulation.
Air quality information must be provided by pest control supe [citation needed] rvisors under license requirements established by the Worker Protection Standard when restricted use pesticide is applied. The list of restricted use pesticides is maintained by the US EPA. [19]
Jan. 5—Several options available for farmers to choose from By Liz Stahl Extension Educator in Crops with University of Minnesota Extension If you plan to use a Restricted Use Pesticide on land ...
Most pesticides are considered too hazardous for general use, and are restricted to certified applicators. FIFRA established a system of examination and certification both at the private level and at the commercial level for applicators who wish to purchase and use restricted use pesticides. The distribution of restricted pesticides is also ...
Air quality information must be provided by pest control supervisors under license requirements established by the Worker Protection Standard when Restricted use pesticide is applied. [76] The list of restricted use pesticides is maintained by the US EPA. [89]
State Sen. Steve McClure, R-Springfield, sponsored SB 3342, which requires 24-hour notice before state or local governments apply a pesticide to a public right-of-way.
Toxicity class refers to a classification system for pesticides that has been created by a national or international government-related or -sponsored organization. It addresses the acute toxicity of agents such as soil fumigants , fungicides , herbicides , insecticides , miticides , molluscicides , nematicides , or rodenticides .