The U.S. EPA is proposing to make the most significant changes to Rodenticides in 15 years
The U.S. EPA is proposing to make the most significant changes to Rodenticides in 15 years
Monday, January 30, 2023
ALL rodenticides to be Restricted Use Pesticides (RUP)
There will be no more General Use Rozol Pocket Gopher Bait, for example.
Cancellation of spot/scatter and broadcast applications
Cannot be made directly to food or feed crops;
May only be made using tamper-resistant bait stations in these use sites;
Require one year harvest interval for applications made to fallow ground
New PPE required
APF10 half-face elastomeric respirator
14 mil or thicker chemical-resistant gloves.
Our voice alone isn't loud enough. In additon to your comments,
please contact any Ag Advocates who should know about this.
