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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service County Offices
Adair, 918-696-2253 Haskell, 918-967-4330 Mayes, 918-825-3241 Pontotoc, 580-332-2153
220 W. Division St. Cotton, 580-875- 202 E. Main P.O. Box 39 1700 N. Broadway, Fair-
Stilwell, OK 74960-3039 3136/3651 Stigler, OK 74462-2439 Pryor, OK 74362-0039 grounds
301 N. Broadway, Suite 2 Ada, OK 74820-1406
Alfalfa, 580-596-3131 Courthouse Hughes, 405-379-5470 McClain, 405-527-2174
300 S. Grand Ave., Court- Walters, OK 73572-1271 200 N. Broadway, Suite 2 P.O. Box 1505, Courthouse Pottawatomie, 405-273-7683
house Holdenville, OK 74848- Purcell, OK 73080-1505 14001 Acme Rd.
Cherokee, OK 73728-2548 Craig, 918-256-7569 3400 Shawnee, OK 74804-9210
210 W. Delaware, McCurtain, 580-286-7558
Atoka, 580-889-7337 Suite 107, Courthouse Jackson, 108-B N. Central Ave., Suite Pushmataha, 580-298-5563
P.O. Box 1080, Courthouse Vinita, OK 74301-3628 580-482-0823/3176 2 306 S.W. B
Atoka, OK 74525-1080 2801 N. Main, Suite A Idabel, OK 74745-3835 Antlers, OK 74523-3825
Creek, 918-224-2192 Altus, OK 73521-1310
Beaver, 580-625-3464 17806 W. Highway 66 McIntosh, 918-689-7772 Roger Mills, 580-497-3339
Box 339, Courthouse Kellyville, OK 74039-9761 Jefferson, 580-228-2332 Box 191, 1st Nat’l Center Box 9, Fairgrounds
Beaver, OK 73932-0339 220 N. Main, Room 207 Eufaula, OK 74432-0191 Cheyenne, OK 73628-0009
Custer, 580-323-2291 Waurika, OK 73573-2236
Beckham, 580-928-2139 Box 170, Courthouse Murray, 580-622-3016 Rogers, 918-341-2736
312 E. Madden, Suite 3 Arapaho, OK 73620-0170 Johnston, 580-371-9533 4000 West Highway 7 219 S. Missouri, Room B115
Sayre, OK 73662-3032 1301 S. Airport Road Sulphur, OK 73086-3801 Claremore, OK 74017-7863
Delaware, 918-253-4332 Tishomingo, OK 73460-
Blaine, 580-623-5195 P.O. Box 1020, Fair- 3281 Muskogee, 918-686-7200 Seminole, 405-257-5433
212 N. Weigle Ave., Suite 101grounds 1440 S. Cherokee 110 S. Wewoka
Watonga, OK 73772-3897 Jay, OK 74346-1020 Kay, 580-362-3194 Muskogee, OK 74403-7017 Wewoka, OK 74884-2645
Box 430, Courthouse
Bryan, 580-924-5312 Dewey, 580-328-5351 Newkirk, OK 74647-0430 Noble, 580-336-4621 Sequoyah, 918-775-4838
Box 749, Comm. Bldg. Box 188, Courthouse 300 Courthouse Drive, #13 120 E. Chickasaw, Suite 107
Durant, OK 74702-0749 Taloga, OK 73667-0188 Kingfisher, 405-375-3822 Perry, OK 73077-6647 Sallisaw, OK 74955-4655
124 E. Sheridan, Room
Caddo, 405-247-3376 Ellis, 580-885-7775 204 Nowata, 918-273-3345 Stephens, 580-255-0510
201 W. Oklahoma Box 157, Courthouse Kingfisher, OK 73750-3200 Box 231, Fairgrounds 2002 South 13th
Anadarko, OK 73005-3430 Arnett, OK 73832-0157 Nowata, OK 74048-0231 Duncan, OK 73533-9021
Kiowa, 580-726-5643
Canadian, 405-262-0155 Garfield, 580-237-1228 302 N. Lincoln Okfuskee, 918-623- Texas, 580-338-7300
Box 519, Fairgrounds 316 E. Oxford Hobart, OK 73651 0641/0642 P.O. Box 320, 301 N. Main
El Reno, OK 73036-0519 Enid, OK 73701-1335 Box 107, Fairgrounds Guymon, OK 73942-0320
Latimer, 918-465-3349 Okemah, OK 74859-0107
Carter, 580-223-6570 Garvin, 405-238-6681 P.O. Box 266 Tillman, 580-335-2515
107 1st Ave. SW 201 W. Grant, Room 7 Wilburton, OK 74578-0266 Oklahoma, 405-713-1125 201 N. Main
Courthouse Annex Courthouse 930 N. Portland Suite 1, Courthouse
Ardmore, OK 73401-6405 Pauls Valley, OK 73075- LeFlore, 918-647-8231 Oklahoma City, OK 73107- Frederick, OK 73542-5449
3234 Box 430 6120
Cherokee, 918-456-6163 103 N. Church St., Court- Tulsa, 918-746-3705
908 S. College Grady, 405-224- house Annex Okmulgee, 918-756-1958 4116 E. 15th
Tahlequah, OK 74464-4726 2216/5371 Poteau, OK 74953-0430 1901 N. Oklahoma Tulsa, OK 74112-6198
828 Choctaw Fairgrounds
Choctaw, 580-326-3359 Chickasha, OK 73018- Lincoln, 405-258-0560 Okmulgee, OK 74447-6527 Wagoner, 918-486-4589
415 E. Rena 2310 811 Manvel Ave., Suite 2, P.O. Box 487
Hugo, OK 74743-2640 Courthouse Osage, 918-287-4170 Coweta, OK 74429-0487
Grant, 580-395-2134 Chandler, OK 74834-3800 628 Kihekah, 2nd Floor
Cimarron Co. 112 E. Guthrie Pawhuska, OK 74056-4225 Washington, 918-534-2216
Office Closed 301 Courthouse Logan, 405-282-3331 Box 10, Agric. Center
Medford, OK 73759-1246 215 Fairgrounds Road, Ottawa, 918-542-1688 Dewey, OK 74029-0010
Cleveland, Suite B 123 E. Central Ave. #101
405-321-4774/4935 Greer, 580-782-5502 Guthrie, OK 73044-4757 Miami, OK 74354-7002 Washita, 580-832-3356
601 E. Robinson 108 S. Pennsylvania St. 125 W. Main
Norman, OK 73071-6674 Mangum, OK 73554 Love, 580-276-3385 Pawnee, 918-762-2735 Cordell, OK 73632-4827
405 W. Main, Suite 102 500 Harrison St., Room 103
Coal, 580-927-2262 Harmon, 580-688-3584 Marietta, OK 73448-2849 Pawnee, OK 74058-2568 Woods, 580-327-2786
4 N. Main, Suite 13 320 N. Main, Farm Bldg. 407 Government Street,
Courthouse Hollis, OK 73550-3037 Major, 580-227-3786 Payne, 405-747-8320 Room 11
Coalgate, OK 74538-2844 500 E. Broadway, Suite 3 315 W. 6th, Suite 103 Alva, OK 73717-2260
Harper, 580-735-2252 Fairview, OK 73737-2298 Stillwater, OK 74074-4044
Comanche, 580-355- Box 180 Woodward Co., 580-254-
1045/1176 1001 N. Hoy Marshall, 580-795-3563 Pittsburg, 918-423-4120 3391
611 SW C Avenue Buffalo, OK 73834-0180 102 N. 4th 707 West Electric 108 Temple Houston Dr.
Lawton, OK 73501-4326 Madill, OK 73446-2237 McAlester, OK 74501-5058 Woodward, OK 73801-6119
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
Introduction ..........................................................................1 FIELD CROPS
Safe Use of Pesticides ......................................................1 Alfalfa
Pesticide Certification ......................................................2 Insect ........................................................................147
Collection, Packaging and Mailing Insect, Weed .........................................................................154
Plant Disease and Weed Specimens for Canola
Identification and Diagnosis .........................................7 Insect ........................................................................159
Contributors to the Handbook ..........................................9 Weed .........................................................................165
Pesticide Safety Tips ......................................................12 Disease......................................................................169
Pesticide Information Directory .....................................15 Corn
Reentry Times ................................................................17 Insect ........................................................................173
Toxicity of Pesticides .....................................................18 Weed .........................................................................185
Mode of Action Tables ...................................................43 Cotton
Pesticide Compatibility ..................................................57 Insect ........................................................................209
Tank Mixes of Pesticides ...............................................57 Weed .........................................................................217
Misuse of Pesticides .......................................................57 Growth Regulators ...................................................226
Pesticide Toxicity to Bees ..............................................58 Harvest Aids .............................................................227
Pasture and Range
EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATION Insect ........................................................................229
Selection, Operation, Adjustment & Care Weed .........................................................................233
of Spray Equipment .................................................59 Brush ........................................................................241
Preparation of Spray Equipment ....................................59 Peanuts
Pump Maintenance and Cleaning ..................................62 Insect ........................................................................253
Calibrating a Low Pressure Sprayer ..............................67 Weed .........................................................................257
Ground Sprayer Calibration Process ..............................69 Disease......................................................................261
Calibration of Fertilizer Distributors & Nematode..................................................................263
Granular Applicators ..................................................71 Foliar ........................................................................264
Calculation of Spray Percentage ....................................71 Soilborne ..................................................................267
Pesticide Dilution Charts ...............................................72 Small Grains
Reducing Drift ...............................................................73 Insect ........................................................................269
Measurements ................................................................76 Weed .........................................................................275
Abbreviations .................................................................82 Disease......................................................................285
Chemigation ...................................................................82 Stored Grains
Insect ........................................................................293
ANIMALS Sorghum
Fly Control Around Farm Premises ...............................87 Weed .........................................................................295
Beef Cattle and Nonlactating Dairy Cattle - Insects ......91 Insect ........................................................................301
Dairy Cattle - Insects .....................................................98 Soybean
Cattle Ear Tags .............................................................100 Insect ........................................................................305
Horse - Insects ..............................................................101 Weed .........................................................................321
Sheep and Goats - Insects ............................................103 Disease......................................................................341
Swine - Insects .............................................................104 Sunflower
Poultry - Insects ...........................................................106 Weed .........................................................................349
Insect ........................................................................353
AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL ........................................109
ROADSIDE WEED AND BRUSH...................................133
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
Introduction ..........................................................................1 FIELD CROPS
Safe Use of Pesticides ......................................................1 Alfalfa
Pesticide Certification ......................................................2 Insect ........................................................................147
Collection, Packaging and Mailing Insect, Weed .........................................................................152
Plant Disease and Weed Specimens for Canola
Identification and Diagnosis .........................................7 Insect ........................................................................159
Contributors to the Handbook ..........................................9 Weed .........................................................................163
Pesticide Safety Tips ......................................................12 Disease......................................................................167
Pesticide Information Directory .....................................15 Corn
Reentry Times ................................................................17 Insect ........................................................................171
Toxicity of Pesticides .....................................................18 Weed .........................................................................183
Mode of Action Tables ...................................................43 Cotton
Pesticide Compatibility ..................................................57 Insect ........................................................................207
Tank Mixes of Pesticides ...............................................57 Weed .........................................................................215
Misuse of Pesticides .......................................................57 Growth Regulators ...................................................222
Pesticide Toxicity to Bees ..............................................58 Harvest Aids .............................................................223
Pasture and Range
EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATION Insect ........................................................................227
Selection, Operation, Adjustment & Care Weed .........................................................................231
of Spray Equipment .................................................59 Brush ........................................................................239
Preparation of Spray Equipment ....................................59 Peanuts
Pump Maintenance and Cleaning ..................................62 Insect ........................................................................251
Calibrating a Low Pressure Sprayer ..............................67 Weed .........................................................................255
Ground Sprayer Calibration Process ..............................69 Disease......................................................................259
Calibration of Fertilizer Distributors & Nematode..................................................................261
Granular Applicators ..................................................71 Foliar ........................................................................263
Calculation of Spray Percentage ....................................71 Soilborne ..................................................................265
Pesticide Dilution Charts ...............................................72 Small Grains
Reducing Drift ...............................................................73 Insect ........................................................................269
Measurements ................................................................76 Weed .........................................................................275
Abbreviations .................................................................82 Disease......................................................................285
Chemigation ...................................................................82 Stored Grains
Insect ........................................................................293
ANIMALS Sorghum
Fly Control Around Farm Premises ...............................87 Weed .........................................................................296
Beef Cattle and Nonlactating Dairy Cattle - Insects ......91 Insect ........................................................................302
Dairy Cattle - Insects .....................................................98 Soybean
Cattle Ear Tags .............................................................100 Insect ........................................................................311
Horse - Insects ..............................................................101 Weed .........................................................................319
Sheep and Goats - Insects ............................................103 Disease......................................................................339
Swine - Insects .............................................................104 Sunflower
Poultry - Insects ...........................................................106 Weed .........................................................................347
Insect ........................................................................351
AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL ........................................109
ROADSIDE WEED AND BRUSH...................................133
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FRUIT AND NUTS ORNAMENTALS
Home Fruit Spray .........................................................355 Trees, Flowers and Shrubs - Insects .........................421
Commercial Apple - Insect & Disease .........................367 Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Flowers - Disease ............437
Commercial Peach, Nectarine - Insect & Disease .......372 Commercial Ornamental & Christmas Tree Insect ..487
Commercial Grapes - Insect & Disease .......................378 Christmas Trees - Weeds ..........................................499
Commercial Blackberries - Insect & Disease ..............386 Turfgrass
Commercial Strawberries - Insect & Disease ..............388 Insect ........................................................................501
Commercial Blueberries - Insect & Disease ................390 Weed .........................................................................513
Commercial Pecan - Insect & Disease .........................395 Disease......................................................................523
Small Fruits - Weed (strawberries, blackberries, Greenhouse Floral Crops
raspberries, blueberries, and grapes) ........................401 Insect ........................................................................541
Tree fruit and Nut Crops - Weed (apples, peaches, Disease......................................................................551
pecans, and grapes)...................................................409 Vegetables
Home Garden Insect .................................................563
HOUSEHOLD PEST CONTROL .....................................411 Commercial Insect ....................................................569
Weed .........................................................................575
Disease......................................................................589
Nematodes ................................................................615
THE 2017 OSU EXTENSION AGENTS’ HANDBOOK OF INSECT,
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The OSU Extension Agents’ Handbook of Insect, Plant Disease and Weed Control is revised and published annually to provide ex-
tension, research, and other professional workers, dealers, applicators, distributors, formulators, and manufacturers the most up-to-date
information available on the selection, application, and safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals.
Information, in addition to that given here, on the control of insects, plant diseases, and weeds with chemicals as well as by other
methods is available in Fact Sheets and other bulletins and circulars which are published by the Division of Agricultural Sciences and
Natural Resources of Oklahoma State University.
Suggested uses of specific pesticides are based on information on the manufacturer(cid:183)s label and performance of a limited number of
experimental trials. Because environmental conditions and methods of application by growers may vary widely, suggested use does not
imply that performance of the chemical will always conform to the safety and pest control standards indicated by experimental data.
Rates of application and waiting periods (the interval from application to time of harvest) are based upon a tolerance for residues of
the chemical established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Applying chemicals in excess of the suggested dosage or shortening
the waiting period from application to harvest may result in residues on the crop in excess of the tolerance and is illegal according to
federal and state pesticide regulations.
The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the
understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied.
The pesticide information presented in this publication was current with federal and state regulations at the time of printing. The
user is responsible for determining that the intended use is consistent with the label of the product being used. Use pesticides safely.
Read and follow label directions.
Copies of the Extension Agents’ Handbook may be ordered at a cost of $30.00 from University Mailing Services, Agriculture North
Building, OSU, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078. Make payment to the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
SAFE USE OF PESTICIDES
Safe use of pesticides is more important than ever. There is increasing public concern over pesticides and their use. Pesticide
applicators are facing increased legal pressure. Personal safety and the safety of others associated with pesticide use is a major issue.
Environmental issues such as ground water contamination by pesticides, endangered species, and waste pesticide disposal are receiving
major attention. Pesticide applicators must be familiar with these issues and with the laws and regulations controlling pesticide use to
be able to safely and legally use pesticides today. The following information provides important information on pesticide laws, safe use
of pesticides, pesticide waste and container disposal and poison control information.
OKLAHOMA PESTICIDE LAW
Pesticide Registration
The Oklahoma Pesticide Law requires the registration of all pesticides distributed, sold or offered for sale within the state. Each
pesticide product must be registered annually with the Consumer Protection Services Division of the Oklahoma Department of Agricul-
ture, Food & Forestry. This law also provides for the sampling and chemical analysis of pesticides distributed, sold or offered for sale
in the state. Under the Pesticide Law it is also unlawful to distribute, sell or use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with
its labeling.
The ODAFF maintains a web site for listing products registered for sale within the state. The address is: http://kellysolutions.com/ok/.
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PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION
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Restricted Use Pesticide
For retail sale to and use only by certified applicators or persons under their direct supervision and only for those uses covered by the
certified applicator(cid:183)s certification(cid:17)
(cid:38)(cid:79)(cid:68)(cid:86)(cid:86)e(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)n(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:87)e(cid:74)or(cid:76)e(cid:86)(cid:3)o(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:38)er(cid:87)(cid:76)(cid:192)e(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)or(cid:86)
(cid:51)r(cid:76)(cid:89)(cid:68)(cid:87)e(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)or - This class includes any person who uses or supervises the use of any restricted pesticide for purposes of producing
any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented by the person or his employer or, if applied without compensation other than
trading of personal services between producers or agricultural commodities, on the property of another person. Private applicators are
farmers, ranchers, growers, etc(cid:17) Private applicators must be certified in Category (cid:26)c-Fumigation to be able to purchase and(cid:18)or use any
fumigant in Oklahoma.
(cid:38)o(cid:80)(cid:80)er(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)or - This class includes any person who engages in the commercial application of pesticides. Commercial ap-
plication means the advertising of services, recommendation for use, the preparation for application and physical act of application of
a pesticide for hire or compensation.
(cid:49)on(cid:70)o(cid:80)(cid:80)er(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)or - This class includes any person, other than a commercial or private applicator, who uses or supervises the
use of a restricted use pesticide under the supervision of a person who owns or manages the property. Noncommercial applicator also
means government employees in the discharge of official duties(cid:17) Noncommercial applicators are certified to use restricted use pesticides
in the same manner as required for commercial applicators.
Service Technicians - This class includes any person who works for a commercial or noncommercial applicator and applies pesticides
as long as the person is not the certified applicator(cid:17) Simply put, this is the person (cid:180)at the end of the gun(cid:17)(cid:181)
(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:87)e(cid:74)or(cid:76)e(cid:86)(cid:3)o(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:38)o(cid:80)(cid:80)er(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)n(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:49)on(cid:70)o(cid:80)(cid:80)er(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:83)(cid:83)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:87)or(cid:86)
(1a) Agricultural Plant Pest Control - This category includes applicators using or supervising the application of pesticides to agricul-
tural crops, agricultural grassland, and noncrop agricultural land. This category does not include the production of trees for any purpose.
(1b) Agricultural Animal Pest Control - This category includes applicators applying pesticides to animals, including those in feedlots,
sale barns, egg production facilities and the animal holding facilities themselves. This excludes Doctors of Veterinary Medicine apply-
ing pesticides as drugs or medication during the course of the normal practice.
(2) Forest Pest Control - This category includes the application of pesticides in nurseries, forest seed production areas, trees grown for
the production of forestry products, and other forest areas.
(cid:11)(cid:22)(cid:68)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:50)rn(cid:68)(cid:80)en(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)n(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:55)ur(cid:73)(cid:3)(cid:51)e(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:38)on(cid:87)ro(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:50)u(cid:87)(cid:71)oor - This category includes the application of pesticides within residential or business
areas to lawns, ornamental trees and shrubs, including park areas, golf courses, other recreational areas, greenhouses, and plant nurseries,
except as defined under licensed categories (cid:21), (cid:26), and (cid:27)(cid:17)
(cid:11)(cid:22)(cid:69)(cid:12)(cid:3)(cid:44)n(cid:87)er(cid:76)or(cid:86)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:83)e - The indoor application of pesticides within residential or business structures to trees, shrubs, (cid:193)owers and other
horticultural plants except as defined under licensed category (cid:22)c(cid:17)
(3c) Nursery and Greenhouse - The application of pesticides for maintenance and production of ornamental trees, shrubs, (cid:193)owers and
bedding plants

(4) Seed Treatment - This category includes the application of pesticides to seeds for any purpose.
(5) Aquatic Pest Control - This category includes the application of pesticides to standing or running water in manmade and/or natural
impoundments, streams, etc. This excludes public health activities (e.g., mosquito control) and water in totally closed systems.
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wood destroying organisms, such as wood borers and fungus, in or on a structure.
(7c) Fumigation - This category includes the use of liberated gas within a structure or storage area, to include railcars, ships, etc.
(8) Public Health Pest Control - This category includes the application of pesticides by local, state, federal or other governmental
employees or commercial pesticide applicators in public health programs, to include municipal and other area wide mosquito control
programs.
(9) Regulatory Pest Control - This category includes the application of pesticides by state, federal or other government employees for
the control of designated regulated pests.
(10) Demonstration and Research Pest Control - This category includes persons engaged in the application of pesticides for scientific
research or for the purpose of demonstrating pesticide products or methods of application.
(11a) Bird and Vertebrate Animal Pests Control Category - The application of pesticides for the control of birds or vertebrate animals
pests and subject to the rules of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Wildlife Services Division of the Board.
(11b): Predatory Animal Control Category - The application of pesticides for the control of predatory animals and subject to the rules
of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, and the Wildlife Services Division of the Board.
(13): Antimicrobial Category - Includes applications of an antimicrobial pesticide intended to disinfect, sanitize, reduce, or mitigate
growth or development of microbiological organisms or protect inanimate objects, industrial processes or systems, surfaces, water, or
other chemical substances from contamination, fouling, or deterioration caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, or slime.
(14a): METAM Sodium - The application of metam-sodium to sewers for the control of tree roots.
(14b): Cooling Towers
(cid:11)(cid:20)(cid:23)(cid:70)(cid:12)(cid:29)(cid:3)(cid:3)S(cid:83)e(cid:70)(cid:76)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:87)(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:38)(cid:68)(cid:87)e(cid:74)or(cid:92)(cid:3)(cid:16) Includes any area of pesticide application not defined in Category (cid:20) thru (cid:20)(cid:21) when the pesticide to be used
is classified as restricted(cid:17)
Consultants
Persons who make recommendations of pesticides and do so for hire or compensation shall be commercially licensed in the cat-
egory in which they consult.
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Applicators - (cid:180)Certified applicator(cid:181) means any individual who is certified to use or supervise the use of any pesticide which is clas-
sified for restricted use(cid:17) Private Applicators may be certified by obtaining a training packet from (cid:56)niversity Mailing, OS(cid:56), Stillwater,
O(cid:46) (cid:26)(cid:23)(cid:19)(cid:26)(cid:27) with an order form from their local County Extension Office(cid:17) (cid:56)pon receipt of the study packet, the Private Applicator will
need to complete the self study test and return the answer sheet and the appropriate license fee to the ODAFF’s, Consumer Protection
Services Division.

Commercial and noncommercial applicators are certified upon receiving a passing score on the appropriate examinations given by
ODAFF. The written examination consists of two parts. Part one contains knowledge requirements common to all categories and part
two consists of knowledge requirements specific to a category(cid:17) A person may take as many different category examinations as desired(cid:17)
Anyone conducting a fumigation must be certified in the (cid:26)c - Fumigation Category(cid:17) This includes farmers and persons fumigating
lawns(cid:18)turf areas(cid:17) Each person certified in fumigation must take the Fumigation Practical(cid:17)
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Practical examinations are required for applicators in the following categories: 7a – General Pest; 7b – Structural; and 7c - Fumi-
N gation. The Structural and General Pest Practicals are conducted at the Pinkston Education Facility at OSU. The fumigation practical
O is conducted at the Stored Product, Research and Education Center at OSU. Contact 405.744.5531 for dates of these practicals or visit
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All applicator categories are on a five ((cid:24)) year recertification sequence(cid:17) Since an applicator can become certified during any
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applicator may have to recertify sooner than five years(cid:17)
Certification may be maintained by either taking the category test at the end of the five ((cid:24)) year period or by accumulating the ap-
propriate number of Continuing Education (cid:56)nits (CE(cid:56)s) at the end of the five year period(cid:17) CE(cid:56)s are not mandatory(cid:17)
CEUs are not available for Private Applicators or Service Technicians.
The number of CEUs required per category and the maximum number of CEUs which may be obtained per year for a category are
listed in Table 1.
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Applicator Category(cid:18)Subcategories Total in five years Maximum in any one year
1a Agricultural Plant 20 10
1b Agricultural Animal 5 2
2 Forest 10 5
3a Ornamental and Turf Outdoor 20 10
3b Interiorscape 10 5
3c Nursery and Greenhouse 15 7
4 Seed Treatment 5 2
5 Aquatic 5 2
6 Right-of-way 15 7
7a General Pest 20 10
7b Structural 20 10
7c Fumigation 10 5
8 Public Health 15 7
9 Regulatory 10 5
10 Demonstration and Research 20 10
11a Bird and Vertebrate Animal Pest 5 2
11b Predatory Animal Control 5 2
12 Timber Treating 5 2
13 Antimicrobial 5 2
14a Metam-Sodium 5 2
14b Cooling Tower 5 2
14c Specialty 2
15 Aerial 5 2
Table (cid:21) lists the sequence of recertification for the various categories(cid:17) Certified applicators will need to recertify in their category(ies)
by December (cid:22)(cid:20) of the year the category recertifies(cid:17)
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2017 1b Agricultural Animal
2017 2 Forestry
2017 8 Public Health
2017 Service Technician
2018 1a Agricultural Plant
2018 7b Structural Pest
2018 10 Demonstration & Research
2018 15 Aerial
2018 Private Applicator
2019 3a Ornamental and Turf Outdoor
2019 3b Interiorscape
2019 3c Nursery and Greenhouse
2019 6 Right-of-Way
2019 7a General Pest Control
2020 4 Seed Treatment
2020 5 Aquatic
2020 7c Fumigation
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Commercial Applicator licenses are issued to the commercial applicator business. Each business location must have a separate
license(cid:17) To qualify for a commercial applicator license each business must have an applicator certified in one or more categories that are
appropriate to the type of application business. A fee is charged annually for each category of pesticide application. Each applicant or
his agent must furnish evidence of financial responsibility before the license can be issued(cid:17) This consists of liability insurance protect-
ing persons who may suffer legal damages as a result of the pesticide operations of the applicant. The policy need not apply to damages
or injury to agricultural crops, plants, or land being worked upon by the applicant. The amount of liability insurance shall not be less
than $50,000 each occurrence, $100,000 aggregate bodily injury liability and not less than $50,000 each occurrence property damage
liability. The liability insurance must be maintained at not less than that sum at all times during the license period.
Noncommercial applicators are not subject to the insurance requirement. Noncommercial applicators have a license fee for the
issuance or renewal of the noncommercial business license. (cid:3)(cid:49)o(cid:3)(cid:87)e(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:76)n(cid:74)(cid:3)or(cid:3)(cid:79)(cid:76)(cid:70)en(cid:86)(cid:76)n(cid:74)(cid:3)(cid:73)ee(cid:86)(cid:3)(cid:68)re(cid:3)(cid:70)(cid:75)(cid:68)r(cid:74)e(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:87)o(cid:3)(cid:74)o(cid:89)ern(cid:80)en(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:79)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:74)en(cid:70)(cid:76)e(cid:86)(cid:3)or(cid:3)
(cid:87)(cid:75)e(cid:76)r(cid:3)e(cid:80)(cid:83)(cid:79)o(cid:92)ee(cid:86)(cid:17)(cid:3)(cid:3)Noncommercial applicators working for non-government agencies/companies do have testing and licensing fees.
All commercial, noncommercial applicator and service technician licenses expire on December 31 of the year of issuance and may
be renewed without penalty if a properly completed application is filed not later than (cid:45)anuary (cid:20) of each year(cid:17) If the application is not
received by that date, a penalty of twice the amount of the renewal fee is charged. After February 1, in addition to the penalty, a re-
examination is required.
Service Technician is certified by passing a written examination, completing the application and paying the fee(cid:17) The service techni-
cian certification is good for five ((cid:24)) years and may be renewed by retesting(cid:17)
For testing and fee levels see: (cid:75)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:83)(cid:29)(cid:18)(cid:18)www(cid:17)o(cid:71)(cid:68)(cid:17)(cid:86)(cid:87)(cid:68)(cid:87)e(cid:17)o(cid:78)(cid:17)u(cid:86)(cid:18)(cid:70)(cid:83)(cid:86)(cid:16)o(cid:89)er(cid:89)(cid:76)ew(cid:75)o(cid:80)e(cid:17)(cid:75)(cid:87)(cid:80) for exact costs.
Dealers – Pesticide dealers engaged in sale, storage, or distribution of pesticides must have a license issued by the Oklahoma
Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry. This includes dealers of Restricted-Use-Pesticides and dealers of non-restricted use pes-
ticides. This license is issued on application and payment of a fee for each business location engaged in the sale and distribution of
pesticides. This license is valid for one year.
Restricted use pesticide dealers must keep accurate records for a period of at least two years at each business location, showing the
brand name, EPA registration number, date of sale, person to whom sold, and name of certified applicator if different from the purchaser
who will use or supervise the use of each restricted pesticide sold.
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