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Sodium fluoroacetate predator control

The livestock protection collar category. Similarly narrow and tightly controlled.

What the regulation says

40 CFR 171.101, as published

(l) Sodium fluoroacetate predator control. This pest control category applies to commercial applicators who use or supervise the use of sodium fluoroacetate in a protective collar to control regulated predators.

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

Who certifies here

Livestock protection specialists in the handful of contexts where the collar is used.

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.

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