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Soil fumigation
Fumigating soil with restricted products. One of the two fumigation deep ends: the highest-stakes competencies in the system.
What the regulation says
40 CFR 171.101, as published
(m) Soil fumigation. This category applies to commercial applicators who use or supervise the use of a restricted use pesticide to fumigate soil.
Who certifies here
Pre-plant fumigation contractors serving high-value crops.
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
| Non-soil fumigation |
| Aerial pest control |
| Agricultural crop pest control |
| Agricultural livestock pest control |
| Forest pest control |
| Ornamental and turf pest control |
| Seed treatment |
| Aquatic pest control |
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