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Non-soil fumigation

Fumigating anything other than soil: structures, commodities, containers. The other deep end.

What the regulation says

40 CFR 171.101, as published

(n) Non-soil fumigation. This category applies to commercial applicators who use or supervise the use of a restricted use pesticide to fumigate anything other than soil.

States may define additional categories and set category-specific requirements; your state lead agency is the authority.

Who certifies here

Commodity and structural fumigation firms, port and storage operators.

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.

Other categories

The certification map

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