Pesticide Control

Certified Commercial Applicators can use, supervise the use of, or determine the need to use any pesticide, whether classified for restricted use or for general use, while engaged in the business of using pesticides on the lands of another as a direct service to the public in exchange for a fee or compensation.

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To become certified as a Commercial Applicator, it is required to pass a state pesticide certification examination. Applicants must pass the General Standards of Competence Examination (CORE) and at least one of the category examinations at Pearson Vue to become certified.

To apply for a Certified Commercial Applicator license, the applicant must submit to the following by mail or upload the required documents online through MOPlants:

• A Certified Applicator-Dealer License Application
• $65 license fee
• Commercial Applicator Insurance
  • This acts as evidence of financial responsibility. You may submit an insurance certificate, surety bond, or this form.
• Verification of Education and/or Experience - If the applicant applies for a Certified Commercial Applicator license in Category 7A, Category 7B, or Category 7C, the applicant will be required to submit evidence of valid experience using pesticides (in these categories) while under the direct supervision of a Certified Commercial Applicator, or evidence of having an Associates of Arts degree, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology by submitting a copy of the degree or college transcript. The Verification of Structural Pesticide Application Experience Form should be used to attest valid experience.

Renewing an Existing License
Certified Commercial Applicator licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting the $65 license fee and a signed renewal card, provided by the Department, prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. If renewing after expiration, the license holder must pay the original license fee of $65, plus a late penalty of 25%. Licenses and certifications are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Recertifying an Existing Certification
All Certified Noncommercial Applicators are required to renew their certification every three (3) years. This may be accomplished by attending an approved recertification program or by re-examination. Effective January 1, 2025, all Certified Noncommercial Applicators are required to recertify in all categories listed on their license and the CORE. The University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Service provides recertification training annually during January. Other groups, businesses and associations also sponsor recertification training programs. All recertification training programs must be approved by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control before recertification credit will be awarded to those who attend. Recertification courses must meet the Missouri guidelines for Pesticide Recertification Programs before they are approved for Missouri recertification credit. The Recertification Course Locator is found under the Pesticide Programs menu on MOPlants.

Certified Noncommercial Applicators can use, or supervise the use of, any pesticide which is classified for restricted use only on lands owned or rented by the applicator or their employer.

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To become certified as a Noncommercial Applicator, you are required to pass a state pesticide certification examination. Applicants must pass the General Standards of Competence Examination (CORE) and at least one of the category examinations at Pearson Vue to become certified.

To apply for a Certified Noncommercial Applicator license in any category, the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents online through MOPlants:

• A $35 license fee
• A Certified Applicator-Dealer License Application

Renewing an Existing License
Certified Noncommercial Applicator licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting the $35 license fee and a signed renewal card, provided by the Department, prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. The license holder must pay the original license fee of $35, plus a late penalty of 25%. Licenses and certifications are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Recertifying an Existing Certification

All Certified Noncommercial Applicators are required to renew their certification every three (3) years. This may be accomplished by attending an approved recertification program or by re-examination. The University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Service provides recertification training annually during January. Other groups, businesses and associations also sponsor recertification training programs. All recertification training programs must be approved by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control before recertification credit will be awarded to those who attend. Guidelines for pesticide recertification training programs may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Pesticide Control. The Recertification Course Locator found under the Pesticide Programs menu on MOPlants.

A Pesticide Dealer is engaged in the business of distributing, selling, offering for sale, holding for sale at retail, or direct wholesale to the end user any pesticide classified for restricted use.

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To become certified as a Pesticide Dealer, you are required to pass a state pesticide certification examination at Pearson Vue.

To apply for a Pesticide Dealer license, the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents through the MOPlants:

• A Certified Applicator-Dealer License Application
• A $35 license fee

Renewing an Existing License
Pesticide Dealer licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting the $35 license fee and the signed renewal card prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. The license holder must pay the original license fee of $35, plus a late penalty of 25%. Licenses are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Individuals who use a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) in a commercial, noncommercial or public operator setting must, at minimum, have an NRUP license. NRUP license holders are not certified. Anyone licensed as an NRUP applicator must remain under the direct supervision of a Certified Applicator working for the same business, from the same business location.

NRUP licenses do not have categories. NRUP Applicators can use General Use and Restricted Use Pesticides ONLY in the categories their supervisor holds on their Certified Applicator license while they are under the direct supervision.

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To become licensed as a Noncertified RUP Applicator, you are required to complete a preapproved NRUP training program or pass the pesticide general standards CORE examination at Pearson Vue. Please see the below guidelines and training program outlines.

To apply for a NRUP license, the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents online through MOPlants:

• NRUP Application
• NRUP Notice of Training Form
  • (If choosing to obtain NRUP license by attending department-approved NRUP training)
• $35 license fee

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now approving NRUP training programs. The NRUP training guidelines are located here: MDA’s NRUP Training Guidelines.

Renewing an Existing License
NRUP licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting the $35 license fee and the signed renewal card prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. The license holder must pay the original license fee of $35, plus a late penalty of 25%. Licenses are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Retraining
The length of time for which a NRUP license is valid is determined by the method which the license was obtained (i.e. training or examination). If the license was obtained through testing, there is a retaining period of 3 years. If the license was obtained from a NRUP training program, there is a retaining period of 1 year.

Individuals who use, or determine the need for the use of, general use pesticides ONLY, under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator, in Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, General Structural Pest Control or Termite Pest Control must be licensed as a Pesticide Technician. To obtain a noncertified license to use, or determine the need for the use of, general use AND restricted use pesticides in Ornamental and Turf Pest Control, General Structural Pest Control, or Termite Pest Control, refer to the Noncertified RUP Applicator (NRUP) section of this page for licensing information.

Pesticide Technician license holders are not certified. Anyone licensed as a Pesticide Technician must remain under the direct supervision of a Certified Commercial Applicator working for the same business, from the same business location and certified in the same categories as the technician.

New License To become licensed as a Pesticide Technician, it is required to complete a preapproved technician training program for Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (MDA-3), General Structural Pest Control (MDA-7A), and Termite Pest Control (MDA-7B). See below guidelines and technician training program outlines.

To apply for a Pesticide Technician license, the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents through the MOPlants:

• Technician Notice of Training
• A $35 license fee
• A Pesticide Technician Application

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now offering preapproved technician training programs for Ornamental and Turf Pest Control (MDA-3), General Structural Pest Control (MDA-7A) and Termite Pest Control (MDA-7B). See below guidelines and technician training program outlines:

• Pesticide Technician Training Guidelines
• MDA-3 Program Outline
• MDA-7A Program Outline
• MDA-7B Program Outline

Renewing an Existing License
Pesticide Technician licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting the $35 license fee and a signed renewal card, provided by the Department, prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. The license holder must pay the original license fee of $35, plus a late penalty of 25%. Licenses are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Retraining
All Pesticide Technicians are required to retrain every three (3) years. This may be accomplished by completing the classroom training portion (8 hours minimum) of an approved technician training program for each licensed category or attending an approved recertification program for each licensed category as well as the CORE. The University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Service provides recertification training annually during January. Other groups, businesses and associations also sponsor recertification training programs. All training programs must be approved by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control before recertification credit will be awarded to those who attend. Guidelines for pesticide retraining programs may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Pesticide Control. The Recertification Course Locator found under the Pesticide Programs menu on MOPlants.

Certified Public Operators can use, or supervise the use of, any pesticide which is classified for restricted use in the performance of their duties as an official or employee of any agency of the state of Missouri or any political subdivision thereof, or any other governmental agency.

New License
To become certified as a Public Operator, you are required to pass a state pesticide certification examination. You must pass the General Standards of Competence Examination (CORE) and at least one of the category examinations at Pearson Vue.

To apply for a Certified Public Operator license in any category, the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents through MOPlants:

• No license fee required.
• A Certified Applicator-Dealer License Application
• Verification of Education and/or Experience - If the applicant applies for a Certified Commercial Applicator license in Category 7A, Category 7B or Category 7C, the applicant will be required to submit evidence of valid experience using pesticides (in these categories) while under the direct supervision of a Certified Commercial Applicator, or evidence of having an Associates of Arts degree, or equivalent, in biology, chemistry, agriculture or entomology by submitting a copy of the degree or college transcript. The Verification of Structural Pesticide Application Experience Form should be used to attest valid experience.

Renewing an Existing License
Certified Public Operator licenses expire annually. The license may be renewed by submitting a signed renewal card, provided by the Department, prior to expiration, or by renewing online through MOPlants. If your license expires, you can still renew during the sixty (60) day grace period following license expiration. Licenses and certifications are canceled if not renewed before the expiration of the grace period.

Recertifying an Existing Certification
All Certified Public Operators are required to renew their certification every three (3) years. This may be accomplished by attending an approved recertification program or by re-examination. Effective January 1, 2025, all Certified Noncommercial Applicators are required to recertify in all categories listed on their license and the CORE. The University of Missouri Cooperative Extension Service provides recertification training annually during January. Other groups, businesses and associations also sponsor recertification training programs. All recertification training programs must be approved by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Pesticide Control before recertification credit will be awarded to those who attend. Recertification courses must meet the Missouri Guidelines for Pesticide Recertification Programs before they are approved for Missouri recertification credit. The Recertification Course Locator found under the Pesticide Programs menu on MOPlants.

Certified Private Applicators can use, or supervise the use of, any pesticide which is classified for restricted use for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the applicator or their employer, or on the property of another person if used without compensation other than trading of personal services between producers of agricultural commodities.

The Missouri Pesticide Use Act defines agricultural commodity as: Any plant, fungus, or algae, or part thereof, animal or animal product produced or being produced by a person primarily for sale, consumption, propagation, or other use by man or animals. Producers of an agricultural commodity include farmers, ranchers, vineyardists, plant propagators, Christmas tree growers, aquaculturists, floriculturists, orchardists, foresters, sod producers, or other comparable persons.

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To become certified as a Private Applicator, it is required to complete one of the following:

• A Certified Private Applicator Training Program provided by the University of Missouri Extension Office. Training programs are offered throughout the year in local County Extension offices. For training dates and times, contact your local County Extension office. Visit the University of Missouri Extension webpage for the location of your county office.
• An online training course provided by the University of Missouri Extension Office
• Pass a state pesticide certification examination at Pearson Vue.

To apply for a Certified Private License the applicant must submit the following by mail or upload the required documents online through MOPlants:

• license fee required
• Private Applicator Application
  (If attending an in-person training at an Extension office, Extension staff will provide the application during the course and send the completed application into the Missouri Department of Agriculture after completion of the course.)

Recertifying
Certified Private Applicator licenses expire five (5) years from the issue date. To renew the license and certification, the Certified Private Applicator must complete one of the trainings listed above. The Certified Private Applicator must either complete an in-person private applicator training course through MU Extension for each category listed on their license, complete an online private applicator training course for each category listed on their license, or pass an exam through Pearson Vue for each category listed on their license. Visit the University of Missouri Extension webpage for the location of your county office.

Reciprocity allows an applicant to apply for a Missouri license based on their certification in another state without having to take and pass the Missouri certification examinations.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has entered into formal reciprocal agreements with the following states:

• Kansas - all categories.
• Nebraska - all categories.
• Iowa - all categories.
• Minnesota - all categories.
• Illinois - all categories.
• Arkansas - all categories, except for ornamental and turf pest control and the structural pest control categories.
• Louisiana - all categories except for the structural pest control categories.
• Agricultural Aviation Board of Mississippi - Categories 1A, 2, 5 and 6.
• Tennessee - Aerial only.

To apply for a Certified Applicator license in Missouri through reciprocity, the applicant must:

• Have taken and passed the certification examinations in the reciprocating state.
• Be a resident of that state.
• Request their state department of agriculture submit a reciprocal form to MDA.
• Submit the form to the Missouri Department of Agriculture or upload the required documents through the MOPlants online submission process.

Category 1A- Agricultural Plant Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to agricultural commodities, including but not limited to tobacco, peanuts, cotton, corn, cereal grain, feed grains, soybeans, forages and forage crops, vegetables, small fruits, tree fruits and nuts, grassland and noncrop agricultural lands, greenhouse products, Christmas tree plantings, sod nurseries, plant nurseries, and forested areas to be converted to agricultural lands

Category 1B- Agricultural Animal Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to animals, including but not limited to cattle, swine, sheep, furbearing animals, horses, goats, poultry, honey bees, other livestock, wild or exotic animals in captivity, and places where animals are confined with the exception of aquatic harborages. This includes those agricultural animals used as work or draft animals and those used as pleasure animals

Category 2- Forest Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed producing areas for the purpose of the propagation and maintenance of those forests, forest nurseries, and forest seed producing areas

Category 3- Ornamental and Turf Pest Control

• Pesticide use, excluding fumigants, relating to the control of pests in the care and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf

Category 4- Seed Treatment Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to seeds

Category 5- Aquatic Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to standing or running water for the control of aquatic pests with the exception of health-related pests

Category 5B- Sewer Root Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the control of roots within sewer systems

Category 6- Right-of-Way Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the maintenance of public roads, electric power lines, pipelines, industrial sites, electric and gas substations, cell phone towers, riprap along banks and shorelines, parking lots, trails, railroad rights-of-way, or similar areas

Category 7A- General Structural Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the control of general structural pests with the exception of wood-destroying organisms

Category 7B- Termite Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the control of wood-destroying organisms, including but not limited to termites, carpenter ants and powderpost beetles

Category 7C- Fumigation Pest Control

• Use of fumigants for structural pest control and mole control

Category 8- Public Health Pest Control

• Pesticide use in public health programs relating to the management and control of pests having medical and public health importance

Category 9- Regulatory Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the control of regulated pests

Category 10- Demonstration and Research Pest Control

• Individuals who demonstrate to the public the proper use of restricted use pesticides or supervise the demonstration. It is also provided for individuals who conduct field research with pesticides and, in doing so, use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides. The applicant must also be certified in the proper category(ies) of use

Category 11- Wood Products Pest Control

• Pesticide use relating to the control or prevention of wood-degrading organisms, including but not limited to insects and the fungi or bacteria causing surface molding, surface staining, sap staining, brown rot, white rot, dry rot, and soft rot

Category 12- Soil Fumigation Pest Control

• Use of fumigants to soil for the control of pests (excluding moles) found in or on labeled sites

Category 13- Aerial Pest Control

• Use of pesticides applied by any manned or unmanned aircraft, either fixed or rotary wing. The applicant must also be certified in the proper category(ies) of use

The Missouri Department of Agriculture has retained the services of Pearson Vue, a leader in Computer Based Testing (CBT), to administer pesticide examinations. Candidates may make a reservation in two ways:

• By visiting Pearson Vue online.
• By calling Pearson Vue at (866) 221-6481

Candidates should make a reservation at least twenty-four (24) hours before the desired examination date. Walk-in examinations are not available.

Pesticide examination study manuals can be obtained through the University of Missouri Extension Publication Office or by calling (573) 882-7216.

After passing the required examinations, candidates must complete the application process by submitting the required documents and a fee (if applicable) to the Missouri Department of Agriculture or by uploading the required documents through MOPlants.

MDA staff conduct several types of routine inspections to ensure the proper use and sale of pesticides. These include, but are not limited to:

• Marketplace Inspections
  • The routine check of pesticides made available to the public for sale
• Pesticide Use Inspections
  • The routine check of pesticide applications during use
• Pesticide Establishment Inspection
  • The routine check of applicator business locations to confirm records, licenses and container storage
• Direct Supervision Inspections
  • The routine check of pesticide applicators that are under direct supervision
• Producer Establishment Inspection
  • The routine check of facilities that produce or repackage pesticides

MDA staff conduct several types of investigations to ensure the proper use and sale of pesticides. These include, but are NOT limited to:

• Follow-Up Investigations
  • Complaint follow-ups on claims of pesticide impacts to property or persons
• Marketplace Investigations
  • In-depth check of pesticide retail outlets
• Special Investigations
  • In-depth review of an unlicensed person(s) applying pesticides

When an individual suspects that a pesticide application has impacted them, they may file a complaint about the possible misuse within thirty days after the date the impact alleged to have occurred. Each Pesticide Incident Report received will be reviewed to determine if an investigation is warranted. Complaints not related to pesticide use, or that do not meet the requirements of 281.070, will not be investigated.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture does NOT determine yield loss or property damage loss and does NOT order payment of any kind regarding damages or losses. Once the investigation is closed, any party involved in the investigation may submit a written request for a copy of the investigation report.

For information on toxicity and health related concerns of pesticides, contact NPIC at 1-800-858-7378 or at https://npic.orst.edu/.

Missouri’s online registration and payment portal, MOPlants, allows pesticide registrants to submit new products and renew existing products.

For new Missouri pesticide registrants:

Visit MOPlants, click the New License or Registration button, and select Pesticide Registrant. Fill in the required information. You will be asked to enter a Username and Password. Please keep a record of the Username and Password entered, as they will be needed for future logins to MOPlants.

For current Missouri pesticide registrants:
Visit MOPlants and enter your Username and Password. If you have not previously set up a MOPlants account, click the Register button and use your USA Plants ID# and your PIN ID# to create an account. (USA Plants ID# and PIN ID# are listed on pesticide renewal applications and confirmation of registration sheets.)

Online new product registration process:

1. Log in to MOPlants. From the Pesticide Registrant Program page, click the Products button, then the Add New button, then enter the required information, upload the label, and click Submit. If needed, click the Add Another Product button.
2. Once reviewed and approved by the Department, notification of approval for payment will be sent via email to the registrant.
3. Upon notification, the registrant can log in and submit the $200 per product registration fee online.
4. Once the transaction is complete, MOPlants will display the Transaction Confirmation page and you will receive an email with the subject line “USAPlants Online Activity Confirmation.” Print this email as confirmation of your registration of pesticides. No written confirmation will be mailed from our office.

To submit new product applications via mail, the following information is required: a completed Application for Registration of Pesticides, a copy of the pesticide label emailed in PDF format to pestlabels@mda.mo.gov, and the $200 per product registration fee made payable to the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Email all label revisions to pestlabels@mda.mo.gov. Email a clean label and a version with highlighted changes. Staff will confirm receipt of the email and once the revised label has been reviewed, you will receive an email informing you if a new registration is needed or not.

Any significant change to a pesticide product label requires new registration. The new label and previously registered label will need to be registered if both labels are in the channels of trade in Missouri. If you are unsure if your revisions require a new registration, email pestlabels@mda.mo.gov to inquire.

For further information concerning Product Registration and Label Revision requirements, contact (573) 751-3498.

Pesticide registrations expire December 31 each year. Product renewal forms are emailed and mailed to registrants around October 1 of each year. The renewal fee is $200 per product (add a $50 late fee per product for renewals postmarked after December 31). Renewal forms must be mailed along with a check for the total amount due. The renewal process can also be done online through MOPlants.

• Experimental Use Permits (EUP)
• Special Local Needs Registration (Section 24C)
• Emergency Exemptions (Section 18)
• 2(ee) Bulletins/Recommendations
• 25(b) Minimum Risk Pesticides

For further information concerning Other Situations Relating to Pesticide Registration, or any pesticide registration issue, please contact the Pesticide Program at (573) 751-3498.

The Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is a federal regulation issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) intended to protect people from occupational exposure to pesticides used in the production of agricultural plants on farms, and in greenhouses, nurseries and forests.

The WPS requires agricultural employers and commercial pesticide handler employers to provide specific information and protections to workers conducting hand labor in the production of agricultural plants, and pesticide handlers (people mixing, loading or applying pesticides or doing other tasks involving direct contact with pesticides). It suggests several prescribed steps to minimize levels of occupational exposure to pesticides. It also requires owners of agricultural establishments to provide certain protections for themselves and their immediate family, and requires handlers to wear label-specified personal protective equipment (PPE) and helps protect workers and other persons during pesticide applications.

Training for WPS workers and handlers may be conducted by state-certified applicators, trainers who have completed an approved WPS Train-the-Trainer program, or by an educator designated by the state to train certified applicators.

The “How to Comply” manual is a key reference for employers and is available at the link below.

• WPS How to Comply Manual
• Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS)
• WPS Training Resources

In 1988, EPA established the Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP) to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). At that time, it was a voluntary program that provided geographically specific pesticide use limitations in areas of concern. The original ESPP was not an enforceable program but relied on cooperation between the FWS, EPA, states, tribes and pesticide users. In 2002, EPA published for public comment its proposed approach to field implementation of the ESPP and received comments from many sources. After reviewing and considering these comments, EPA published its final approach to field implementation of the ESPP on Nov. 2, 2005, making it an enforceable program under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

Background
Under the ESA, the federal government protects endangered and threatened plants and animals (listed species) and the habitats upon which they depend. The ESA requires federal agencies to ensure any action they authorize, fund or carry out does not "adversely impact" any listed species or "destroy or adversely modify" any critical habitat for that species.

The goal of EPA’s ESPP is to carry out its responsibilities under FIFRA in compliance with the ESA, without placing unnecessary burdens on agriculture and other pesticide users. EPA is responsible for reviewing information and data to determine whether a pesticide product may be registered or reregistered for a particular use. As part of that determination, the Agency assesses whether listed, endangered or threatened species, or their designated critical habitat, may be affected by use of the product. All pesticide products EPA determines "may affect" a listed species or its designated critical habitat may be subject to the ESPP.

If a risk assessment determines use limitations are necessary to ensure the legal use of a pesticide will not harm listed species or their critical habitat, EPA may either change the terms of the pesticide registration or establish geographically specific pesticide use limitations. When geographically specific use limitations are necessary, they will be reflected in Endangered Species Protection Bulletins

ESPP Bulletins
Endangered Species Protection Bulletins identify the species of concern and the name of the pesticide active ingredient that may affect the listed species. They also provide a description of the protection measures necessary to protect the species and contain a county-level map showing the geographic area(s) associated with the protection measures, depending on the susceptibility of the species to other factors such as vandalism.

Bulletins will be effective and enforceable as part of the product label.

If a pesticide label directs you to the Bulletins Live! Two website or the toll-free number, you are required to follow the pesticide use limitations (if any) found in the Bulletin for your county, pesticide active ingredient and application month. Pesticide users who fail to follow label provisions for their pesticide application, whether that failure results in harm to a listed species or not, will be subject to enforcement under the misuse provisions of FIFRA.

You can obtain Bulletins using EPA’s Bulletins Live! Two system. Additional information may also be obtained from the Pesticide Program at the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

The Pesticide Program administers the Missouri DriftWatch site, a voluntary, online pesticide-sensitive crop locator service to provide a place where producers of pesticide-sensitive specialty crops, including bees, can map their crop and hive locations. Pesticide applicators can use the site to find sensitive crop locations to minimize the potential for damaging pesticide drift.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture, through the Pesticide Program in the Plant Industries Division, works with a variety of state and federal agencies to maintain the high quality of Missouri water. The primary effort is to prevent pesticide-related water quality issues through the education of pesticide users. Should a pesticide-related incident potentially impact water quality, program staff will investigate to determine if state and/or federal pesticide laws have been violated. Efforts may be coordinated with other agencies to determine the appropriate response.