Fumigant labels require a large number of fumigation safety practices and costly items of personal protective equipment. Use directions that appear on the fumigant's label must be followed to safely and legally apply the fumigant. Good grain storage practices can reduce the need to fumigate stored grain.
Applicator Certification
Any private pesticide applicator in Minnesota seeking to fumigate their own on-farm stored grain must be a currently certified private pesticide applicator and obtain a fumigation endorsement for private pesticide applicator certification. To purchase stored grain fumigants farmers must provide the retailer proof of private applicator certification and fumigation endorsement.
Receiving Endorsement
To receive the private fumigation endorsement a person must pass a closed book test completed at the local county extension office and pay a fee. Otherwise the private fumigation endorsement system is very similar to the current regular private pesticide applicator certification program.
The fumigation endorsement lasts as long as a regular private pesticide applicator's certification - regardless of which year the endorsement is acquired. Fumigation re-endorsement is the same as the initial endorsement.
Things To Know
Before purchasing any fumigant, a person must read all the label instructions and take steps to follow those directions. The label spells out what you must do in order to apply the product effectively and by following the label instructions; you reduce your risk to the fumigant. The procedures and tasks needed to apply the product, including supplies, personal protective equipment are included in the labeling. If the label specifies a Fumigant Management Plan, then you must complete a plan.
Fumigation is not allowed in trucks as they travel across the highway. In-transit fumigation is allowed, but with specific tasks. The links below provide additional information on the Fumigant Management Plan, fumigation frequently asked questions, applicator records, registered products and other topics.
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