Yes, the triple rinse process of the RUP bottle needs to be done by a licensed applicator or handler but disposing does not require a license.
1. Use or online reporting service Report a Pest
2. Email reportapest@state.mn.us
3. Call 1-888-545-6684
Please take detailed photos of the plant, and take note of the specific location. Take precautions when handling plants by wearing gloves.
After your report submission you can expect the following:
1. MDA staff may contact you for more information to make an accurate identification of the plant.
2. If the report is positive, the tree or infestation will be mapped.
3. The MDA will work with private landowners and local governments on controlling infestations if feasible.
Management recommendations will be site specific, but these are standard considerations:
- Do not purchase and/or plant tree of heaven.
- Cutting or mowing are ineffective because these actions stimulate tree of heaven to produce large amounts of stump sprouts and root suckers.
- Cut stump herbicide applications are ineffective.
- A foliar herbicide treatment in mid- to -late summer can be effective.
- Basal bark herbicide applications can be effective.
- Hand pulling seedlings may be effective when soil is moist, and the entire root system is removed. Small root fragments can generate new shoots.
- Repeated treatments and monitoring will be necessary to successfully eradicate tree of heaven.
1. Use or online reporting service Report a Pest
2. Email reportapest@state.mn.us
3. Call 1-888-545-6684
Please take detailed photos of the plant, and take note of the specific location. Take precautions when handling plants by wearing gloves.
After your report submission you can expect the following:
1. MDA staff may contact you for more information to make an accurate identification of the plant.
2. If the report is positive, the tree or infestation will be mapped.
3. The MDA will work with private landowners and local governments on controlling infestations if feasible.
Management recommendations will be site specific, but these are standard considerations:
- Do not purchase and/or plant tree of heaven.
- Cutting or mowing are ineffective because these actions stimulate tree of heaven to produce large amounts of stump sprouts and root suckers.
- Cut stump herbicide applications are ineffective.
- A foliar herbicide treatment in mid- to -late summer can be effective.
- Basal bark herbicide applications can be effective.
- Hand pulling seedlings may be effective when soil is moist, and the entire root system is removed. Small root fragments can generate new shoots.
- Repeated treatments and monitoring will be necessary to successfully eradicate tree of heaven.
1. Use or online reporting service Report a Pest
2. Email reportapest@state.mn.us
3. Call 1-888-545-6684
Please take detailed photos of the plant, and take note of the specific location. Take precautions when handling plants by wearing gloves.
After your report submission you can expect the following:
1. MDA staff may contact you for more information to make an accurate identification of the plant.
2. If the report is positive, the tree or infestation will be mapped.
3. The MDA will work with private landowners and local governments on controlling infestations if feasible.
Management recommendations will be site specific, but these are standard considerations:
- Do not purchase and/or plant tree of heaven.
- Cutting or mowing are ineffective because these actions stimulate tree of heaven to produce large amounts of stump sprouts and root suckers.
- Cut stump herbicide applications are ineffective.
- A foliar herbicide treatment in mid- to -late summer can be effective.
- Basal bark herbicide applications can be effective.
- Hand pulling seedlings may be effective when soil is moist, and the entire root system is removed. Small root fragments can generate new shoots.
- Repeated treatments and monitoring will be necessary to successfully eradicate tree of heaven.
Report and Manage
Early detection is key to successful management. You can help by detecting and reporting possible tree of heaven infestations.
Non-compliance with the Groundwater Protection Rule will generally first be addressed by providing compliance assistance to the landowner. Except for cases that involve human endangerment, the general progression of penalties involves 1) education, 2) compliance assistance, and 3) enforcement.
The MDA has the general authority to issue administrative, civil, and criminal penalties for violations of its rules through Minnesota Statutes 18D. Penalty actions are based on the severity of the violation and the facts of the case. The MDA takes a progressive enforcement approach, meaning that repeat violations will be met with stronger penalties than first violations.
The only parties possibly subject to penalties would be those in violation of the fall/frozen soil nitrogen fertilizer application restriction and those who violate a Commissioner’s order for mitigation Level 3 and Level 4. If a regulated party disagrees with a proposed penalty, the party will have the opportunity to challenge it.
