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Aquatic pest control
Applications purposefully made to standing or running water. The drift and non-target stakes are the whole exam story here.
What the regulation says
40 CFR 171.101, as published
(e) Aquatic pest control. This category applies to commercial applicators who use or supervise the use of any restricted use pesticide purposefully applied to standing or running water, excluding applicators engaged in public health related activities included in as specified in paragraph (h) of this section.
Who certifies here
Lake and pond management firms, mosquito districts' aquatic work, utilities managing water assets.
The requirements every category shares
- Commercial applicator certification by written examination, with a minimum age of 18.
- Certification expires five years after issuance under the federal standard; your authority may set a shorter period.
- Renewal by re-examination or an approved continuing education program.
- Noncertified workers may operate under the direct supervision of a certified applicator, subject to the supervision requirements.
How the categories pair up in a working business is covered inthe commercial applicator categories, explained.
Other categories
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