William F. Lyon
Extension Entomologist
Ohio State University Extension
Extension Entomology Building
1991 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1090
Phone: 614-292-5274
Fax: 614-292-9783
E-mail: extento@postoffice.ag.ohio-state.edu
Special thanks is given to Jeannette Janszen for her assistance in computer entry and editing, also to Jean Steva for her editing. Thanks to David Scardena for producing this publication and Forest V. Muir for color photos on cover.
Under Ohio's Pesticide Use and Applicator Law, certain pesticides are restricted and can be obtained and used only by pesticide applicators and public operators licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and by those individuals who obtain a User's Permit from their county Extension agent.
Certain restricted pesticides, when used, require that notification be given to occupants of lands within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of an open area or field to be treated at least 24 hours prior to the application. Occupants should also be informed of the precautions necessary to be observed for safety of humans and animals.
Any person who applies a pesticide on public property must be licensed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture or be a trained applicator working under the supervision of a licensed applicator. This is true even if the pesticide is not restricted. For application procedures and additional information, contact:
Pesticide Regulation Section
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
1-800-282-1955
614-728-6383
Fax 614-759-1467
New hazardous waste regulations went into effect November 19, 1980. These regulations require that empty containers, which contained chemicals classified by EPA as hazardous waste, and waste pesticides be disposed of in a designated hazardous waste site, unless triple rinsing and other requirements are followed by commercial pesticide applicators. Farmers or private applicators are exempt from the new regulations, providing they follow the disposal instructions on the pesticide label when they dispose of waste pesticides and empty containers.
Triple rinsing each emptied pesticide container, using the rinse in the tank mix whenever possible or disposing of the residue on the farm, is required. Triple-rinsed containers may be disposed of at a sanitary landfill.
This publication contains pesticide recommendations that are subject to change at any time. These recommendations are provided only as a guide. It is always the pesticide applicator's responsibility, by law, to read and follow all current label directions for the specific pesticide being used.
Due to constantly changing labels and product registration, some of the recommendations given in this writing may no longer be legal by the time you read them. If information in these recommendations disagrees with the label, the recommendation must be disregarded. The label is the law.
No endorsement is intended for products mentioned, nor is criticism meant for products not mentioned. The author and Ohio State University Extension assume no liability resulting from the use of these recommendations.
Copyright © The Ohio State University 1995
All educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or Vietnam-era veteran status.
Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Ag. Adm. and Director, OSU Extension.
TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868