Applicator type

###Becoming a licensed pesticide applicator is a big deal! You'll be responsible for making decisions that can have a significant impact on many important things: the environment, drinking waters, human health, pets and wildlife, other peoples' property, and your business's reputation, just to name a few. Federal and state laws and rules aim to allow for safe and effective use of pesticides while minimizing the risks of adverse effects that pesticides can cause. This course will help you think about the rules and regulations that apply to// ''you''// as a pesticide user. As you move through this study tool, click on the blue text to expand additional details, definitions, and resources. [[Continue]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###There are a lot of rules regarding pesticide use. ####Which of these rules applies to you will depend on the type of work you do and the type of license you obtain. First, let's figure out what type of pesticide license you're aiming to get so we can focus in on the rules that apply to //you//. In NH, there are two broad categories of pesticide applicator: ''private'' and ''commercial''. Which category do you fall into? (size:0.8)[Click the applicator categories below to learn more about each.] (link: "Private Applicators")[''Private applicators ''are generally farmers. If you'll be applying pesticides on your own farm or on your empolyer's farm, you're a private applicator. We'll identify what type of farm later, but if you are producing agricultural products of any type (produce, animals, honey, trees, ornamentals, eggs, grain, etc), the private applicator license is the license that applies to you.] (link: "Commercial Applicators")[''Commercial applicators'' apply pesticides as part of their employment. In most cases this in settings other than farms (although there are exceptions to this). Common examples of commercial applicators are landscapers, exterminators, groundskeepers, and municipal employees. There are many others as well.] --- Which cateogry do you fit into? [[I'm a private applicator.]] [[I'm a commercial applicator.]] [[I'm not sure.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###You're a private applicator! Great! ####Let's dig a little deeper... Everyone using pesticides in the production of agricultural crops must hold a |1>[(text-colour:blue)[permit]] (click:?1, (action: 'mouseover'))+(text-colour:blue)[(the terms permit, license, and certificate are often used interchangebly when talking about pesticide licensing)] issued by the NH Division of Pesticide Control. Which permit type is right for you? (size:0.8)[Click the permit types to learn more about each option.] (link: "General use permit") [If you'll only be using general use products AND you do not have any farm employees, you can choose to obtain a'' general use permit''. There are no exams required in order to obtain this permit, but you are responsible for knowing and following all applicalbe rules, using pesticides safely, and submiting an annual pesticide use report to the NH Division of Pesticide Control. The application for this permit can obtained from the Division of Pesticide Control website.] (link: "Restricted use permit") [A ''restricted use permit'' will allow you to use a broader selection of pesticide products and is required if you'll have any employees, even if those employees are not handling pesticides themselves. This permit requires that you pass a set of written exams in addition to knowing and following all applicalbe rules, using pesticides safely, and submiting an annual pesticide use report to the NH Division of Pesticide Control.] --- [[I want to take the exams and obtain a restricted use permit.]] [[I think a general use permit is the right fit for me.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

This module covers the NH rules for Private Applicators. Contact UNH Extension's Pesticide Safety Education Program for study materials for Commercial Applicators. [[Return to previous page|Continue]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Great choice! ''A restricted use license will give you the most flexibility in managing your operation. '' Once you've successfully passed your exams and obtained your private applicator license, you'll be permitted to use pesticides in all aspects of your production (following label instructions, of course!). But, in order to take the exams, you'll first need to choose one ''commodity'' that you'll test in. As part of your exam package, you'll take a multiple-choice exam testing your knowledge of the common pests and pest control topics related to the commodity you choose. We'll describe each section of the exams in greater detail later. For now, let's figure out which commodity exam you'll take. There are 11 different commodity groups to choose from, as well as some sub-categories within those 11. It's up to you to decide which commodity you'll test in. Generally, you should choose the commodity that you work with the most. Even if you produce several differnt types of agricultural products, you only need to test in one category. Once you are licensed, you'll be permitted to use pesticides throughout your operation. --- ''Which commodity will you choose?'' [[Tree Fruit - Apple]] [[Tree Fruit - Mixed Tree Fruit]] [[Small Fruit - Highbush Blueberry]] [[Small Fruit - Lowbush Blueberry]] [[Small Fruit - Strawberry]] [[Small Fruit - Raspberry]] [[Small Fruit - Grape]] [[Vegetable]] [[Christmas Tree]] [[Nursery]] [[Greenhouse]] [[Sod]] [[Hemp]] [[Beekeeper]] [[Poultry]] [[Dairy]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

####General Use Permit We recommend that all producers obtain a restricted use permit, but if you're confident that the general use permit is right for you, you can obtain the permit application and application instructions from the [[NH Division of Pesticide Control]]. --- ####Regardless of your permit type, you still need to learn, know, and follow the rules! Countinue through this course to learn about the rules and regulations that apply to ''you ''as a general use permit holder. [[Let's keep learning!|Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

It sounds like your situation may be complicated. Please call the NH Division of Pesticide Control to talk with the Certification Coordinator. The Certificiation Coordinator will talk through your specific situation with you and will figure out what license type you need. 603-271-3694 [[Go back ->I'm not sure.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Tree Fruit - Apple ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Tree Fruit - Apple'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of apples in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Tree Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Tree Fruit - Mixed Tree Fruit ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Tree Fruit - Mixed Tree Fruit'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of apples, peaches, pears, and plums in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Tree Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Small Fruit - Grape ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Small Fruit - Grape'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of grapes in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Small Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Small Fruit - Raspberry ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Small Fruit - Raspberry'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of raspberries in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Small Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Small Fruit - Strawberry ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Small Fruit - Strawberry'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of strawberries in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Small Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Small Fruit - Lowbush Blueberry ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Small Fruit - Lowbush Blueberry'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of lowbush blueberries in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the UMaine Blueberry Pesticide Application Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Small Fruit - Highbush Blueberry ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Small Fruit - Highbush Blueberry'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of highbush blueberries in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Small Fruit Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Vegetable ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Vegetable'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of mixed vegetables in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Vegetable Management Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Christmas Tree ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Christmas Tree'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of Christmas trees in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include a collection of Christmas Tree pest managment manuals, available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Nursery ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Nursery'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of nursery stock in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the Cornell Category 25 Manual and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Sod ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Sod'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of sod in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Greenhouse ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Greenhouse'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of greenhouse-grown plants in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions. ** Study materials for this section include the New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide and a collection of pest fact sheets available from UNH Extension.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Hemp ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Hemp'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of hempin NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Poultry ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Poultry'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of poultry in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, mites, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Nursery ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Dairy'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of corn and forage crops in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Private Applicator - Beekeeper ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity - Beekeeper'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** These questions will test your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in management of honeybees in NH. ** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests (insects, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, know methods of managment, including timing of management actions, and know basic honeybee biology and care. ]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###(align:"=><=")+(box:"X")[''Becoming a Licensed Pesticide Applicator in NH: Rules & Regulations'' Developed by UNH Cooperative Extension, 2025] ####(align:"=><=")+(box:"X=")+(align:"=><=")+(button:)[[Begin]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white)) --- (text-colour:grey)[(text-colour:grey)[The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator and employer. UNH, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, and New Hampshire counties cooperating. Our programs and policies are consistent with pertinent Federal and State laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a UNH or UNHCE discriminatory harassment complaint, use the Incident Report Form (https://unh.how/incident) or call 603-862-2930. To file a USDA program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (https://unh.how/discrimination) or call 866-632-9992.]]

####Have you read your pesticide product labels in detail? Reading, understanding, and following the label instructions for each product you use is not only important for getting the best results from the product, (text-style:"italic")[it's also the law.] The label will give legally-binding instructions for every aspect of using that product, from storage, to use, to disposal. It's your responsibility to follow these instructions. ''The label is the law!'' Because the label contains all the critcal details about the product (ingredients, toxicity, personal protective equipment, use instructions, spill clean-up instructions, how to minimize drift, regulatory information, and much, much more), you are required to have a copy of that label with you at all times when using the product. When you're working with a pesticide, where do //you //keep a copy of the full label? (click: "When you're working with a pesticide, where do you keep a copy of the full label?") [ [[I keep a binder in my work vehicle.]] [[I keep a copy in my pocket.|I keep a binder in my work vehicle.]] [[I have the full label saved as a file on my phone that I can pull up at any time.|I keep a binder in my work vehicle.]] [[I have another method of keeping the full label with me and accessible.|I keep a binder in my work vehicle.]]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

####Great! All of these are acceptible. As long as you have the full label with you and you can pull it out to refer to it at any time while using the product, you're in good shape. Make sure your copy is in good condition. If it gets worn out, you can download and print a new copy of any pesticide product label online at [[www.CDMS.net]]. To learn more about the parts of the label and how to use the label to apply products safety, effectivley, and leagally, check out our online course [[Pesticide Label and Labeling.]] --- [[Let's move on to how pesticides are classified in NH]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

####Before a pestcide product can be sold in NH, the manufacturer must register that product both with * The NH Division of Pesticide Control (DPC) and * The US Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA). Each registered pesticide product is given a designation of: (link:"* General use,")+(text-color:blue)[''General use pesticides'' (text-colour:black)[are products that do not require a Restricted Use Permit for purchase and use. Private and commercial applicators holding a General Use Permit or General Use Certificate can legally purchase and use these products. The general public may also purchase and use these products on their own property.]] (link:"* Restricted use, or")+(text-color:blue)[''Restricted use pesticides'' (text-colour:black)[(also called RUPs) are products that are available only to private or commercial applicators who hold a Restricted Use Permit. The (link-append: "(text-colour:blue)[EPA ]")+(text-color:blue)[(United States Environmental Protection Agency)] classifies a pesticide as an RUP when they deem that it has the potential to cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment or injury to applicators or bystanders without added restrictions.] (text-colour:black)[The state of New Hampshire may classify a product as Restricted Use in this state, even if the EPA classifies it as General Use nationally. Before purchasing or using a product, check it's classification in the [[NH list of registered pesticides]] to make sure it is legal to use with your license type.]] (link:"* Specialty/household")+(text-color:blue)[''Specialty/household products''(text-colour:black)[ are disinfectants, sanitizers, germicides, biocides, and any pesticide that is labeld for use directly on humans or pets. This includes insect repellents that are applied to the body or clothing, produts labeld for use in pools and spas, and other products labeled exclusively for use in and around the home.]] ''It's important to know the designation of any product you use or consider using because these designations dictate who can purchase and use these products and there are differences in the rules regarding use and record keeping depending on the designation.'' As you are preparing to puchase and use pesticides, you should become familiar with the searchable [[database of pesticide products registered for use in NH.]] --- [[You may be wondering, "Where do organic pesticides fit into this?"]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

####Organic pesticides are products that are derived from naturally occuring sources such as plants, animals, and minerals. Just like synthetic pesticides, organic pesticides may be classified as ''General Use'' or ''Restricted Use''. They may be non-toxic to humans or they may be highly toxic to humans. Just because a product is organic, that doesn't make it safe or legal to use without the appropriate pesticide applicator permit. (link: "*Organic pesticides")[(text-colour:blue)[Organic pesticides] are products that have been approved by the USDA for use in organic agriculture. They are generally derived from living organisms or minerals. Oils, extracts, fungi, bacteria, clay, and sulfur are just a few examples of types of organic pesticides.] (link: "*Synthetic pesticides")[(text-colour:blue)[Synthetic pesticides] are substances that have been manufactured by a chemical process or have been manufactured by a process that chemically changes a naturally occuring substance. Like organic pesticides, synthetic pesticides may be non-toxic to humans or they may be highly toxic to humans.] A permit is required regardless of the type of pesticide products you are using. --- [["But what about minimum risk products like cinnamon oil, corn gulen meal, and salt? Do I need a permit to use those?"]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###YES! In order to use pesticides of //any type// in a commercial or agricultural setting, you must hold a pesticide applicator permit. (link:"Test your knowledge - Define pesticide:_______________")[(text-colour:blue)+(text-style:"bold")[By definition, a pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest.]] Even those natural substances that have been found to pose very little risk to humans and the enivronment may only be used if you hold a pesticide applicator permit. These minimum risk products are given a special designation by the EPA under section 25(b) of (link-append: "FIFRA ")+(text-color:blue)+(text-style:"bold")[(text-color:blue)[(The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act),]] and are called (link-append: "25(b) products.")[ [(text-colour:blue)+(text-style:"bold")[25(b) products] (text-colour:black)+(text-style:"none")[contain active and inert ingredients that the EPA considers to be of minimal risk to humans and the environment. There are 31 active ingredients that fit this criteria (listed below). Products containing only these active ingredients, as well as approved ]][(link-append: "inert ingredients")[(text-color: blue)[ (inert ingredients are anything other than "active" ingredients, such as emulsifiers, solvents, carriers, dyes, etc,)]]][(text-color:black)[, are not required to be registered by the EPA. BUT, (text-style: "bold")[they must be registered with the NH DPC, and users must follow all pestide use rules and regulations.] Use of these products must be recored in your Daily Use Records and must be reported to the ]][(link-append: "NH DPC ")[(text-color:blue)[(NH Division of Pesticide Control)]] (text-colour:black)[in your Annual Use Report. ] ]] --- ####Approved 25(b) Active Ingredients: Castor Oil Cedar Oil Cinnamon and Cinnamon Oil Citric Acid Citronella and Citronella Oil Cloves and Clove Oil Corn Gluten Meal Corn Oil Cottonseed Oil Dried Blood Eugenol Garlic and Garlic Oil Geraniol Geranium Oil Lauryl Sulfate Lemon grass Oil Linseed Oil Malic Acid Mint and Mint Oil Peppermint and Peppermint Oil 2-phenylethyl propionate Potassium Sorbate Putrescent Whole Egg Solids Rosemary and Rosemary Oil Sesame (includes ground Sesame plant stalks) and Sesame Oil Sodium Chloride (common salt) Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Soybean Oil Thyme and Thyme Oil White Pepper Zinc Metal Strips --- [[Continue learning about pesticide classifications...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Prohibited Compounds. It's useful to know that there are a number of pesticides that are classified as ''Prohibited'' in NH. ####These products cannot be purchased or used at all in this state. You won't find these products for sale, but applicators do occassionaly find old containers tucked away in a barn or shed. If you find any of these products, contact a local hazardous waste collector to have them properly disposed of. ''Prohibited Compounds:'' 2, 4, 5 –T, Salts and Esters Aldrin BHC Chlordane DDD DDT Dieldrin Dinoseb Endrin Heptachlor Mercury and its compounds Rothane Strobane TDE Tepp Thallium salts, acetate, sulfate Toxaphen, chlorinated camphene Lindane (EPA prohibited for agricultural uses) //You don't need to memorize this list. You can find it in the NH Code of Administrative Rules Pes 701.04.// --- [[Continue on to learn about Prohibited-Limited Use compounds...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Prohibited-Limited Use Products There are a small number of products that are allowed for use by licensed applicators in NH only under very specific circumstances, and only with special approval from the DPC. If you find yourself needing to use one of these products, you'll need to work with the DPC through an approval process to obtain a ''Special Permit''. (More on special permits in the next section). ''Prohibited-Limiteed Use Products: '' * Avitrol, DRC 1339 Starlicide, Fenthion, Ornitrol, and Tergitrol ** Used for nuisance bird control. Restrictions on the use of this product aim to protect non-target birds. * Methyl Parathion ** Known to be particularly hazardous to pollinators. Restrictions on the use of this product aim to minimize pollinator exposure. * Sodium Arsenite ** Herbicide with high potential for leaching into groundwater. Restrictions on the use of this product aim to prevent groundwater contamination. * Sodium Fluoroacetate, commonly known as compound 1080 ** Rodenticide. Use permitted only after consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services. //You do not need to memorize this list. You can find it in the NH Code of Administrative Rules Pes 701.05.// [[Let's learn more about special permits and the many situations in which a certified applicator may need one.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Special Permits We already learned that in order to use a Prohibited-Limited Use compound, you'll need to work with the DPC through the (link-append: "Special Permit approval process.")+(text-color:blue) [ (text-colour:black)[A ''special permit'' is a document issued by the NH Division of Pesticide Control approving the use of pesticides in a restricted area or for a restricted use. When pesticide applications are needed within a restricted area or for a restricted use, a licensed pesticide applicator may submit an application to the DPC describing the treatment area, the need for pesticide use in that area, the precautions that will be used to minmize risk to humans and the environment, and details of the proposed pesticide application. The DPC reviews each applicaiton carefully and seeks input and approval from other agencies and individuals in order to come to a decision or to offer modifications to the proposed plan. Depending on the type of special permit and the proposed pesticide application, the DPC may consult with the NH Department of Environmental Services, the NH Fish & Game Department, the NH Division of Public Health, the state entomologist, or other specialists.] ] --- There are many situations where a Special Permit will be required. ''Situations requiring a Special Permit are situations where the use of pesticides presents a particularly high risk to humans or the environment. '' A Special Permit is needed in order to make pesticide applications...(text-colour:black)[(cycling-link: " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. [(text-color:blue) [Click for more examples.]]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. * To protected shoreland or to wetlands for control of forest insects, mosquitos, or black flies. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. * To protected shoreland or to wetlands for control of forest insects, mosquitos, or black flies. * To rights-of-way (power lines, gas pipelines, railroads, public roads, etc). [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. * To protected shoreland or to wetlands for control of forest insects, mosquitos, or black flies. * To rights-of-way (power lines, gas pipelines, railroads, public roads, etc). * To woodland areas greater than 50 acres. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. * To protected shoreland or to wetlands for control of forest insects, mosquitos, or black flies. * To rights-of-way (power lines, gas pipelines, railroads, public roads, etc). * To woodland areas greater than 50 acres. * Within site management areas. [Click for more examples.]", " * Within the setbacks of public water supply intakes. * Within the setbacks of public water supply wells. * To any surface water. * Within the setbacks of surface waters. * To protected shoreland or to wetlands for control of forest insects, mosquitos, or black flies. * To rights-of-way (power lines, gas pipelines, railroads, public roads, etc). * To woodland areas greater than 50 acres. * Within site management areas. * By aircraft.")] --- [[Continue...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

''Here’s what we’ll cover in this module:'' (link: "The label is the law")[* The importance of reading the product label and following the instructions. The pesticide label is a legal document that must be followed.] (link: "Pesticide classifications")[* The different classifications of pesticides registered for use in NH, and when each can be used.] (link: "Special permits")[* Situations where you must obtain a special permit prior to applying pesticides.] (link: "Label exceptions")[* Situations where you may be able to veer from certain label instructions.] (link: "Drift and contamination")[* Your legal responsibilities regarding drift and contamination.] (link:"Setbacks")[* The distances you must stay back from wells and surface waters when applying, mixing, and storing pesticides.] (link: "Mixing and loading")[* Safeguards that must be in place when mixing pesticides and loading pesticides into application equipment.] (link: "Storage facilities")[* Requirements for building and maintaining your pesticide storage area.] (link:"Disposal")[* Your responsibilities regarding disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.] (link: "Supervision of non-licensed applicators")[* What you need to know about supervising non-licensed individuals who are using pesticides under your license.] (link:"Record keeping")[* The types of records you will need to keep and the specific requirements for those records.] (link:"Recertification")[* Requirements for earning recertification credits in order to maintain your license.] --- [[Let's go!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

Do you anticipate needing a Special Permit in your work? If so, what situation do you think you'll need a special permit for? (size:0.8)[Example: //Yes, as a landscaper I may need to treat a client's lakefront property within the allowed setback.//] (size:0.8)[Example: //Yes, I have an irrigation pond on my farm and I may need to treat it with an algicide some day.// ] (input: "") That's it for special permits. --- [[Let's keep learning...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

''Invasive Species'' There are a number of plant and insect species that have been deemed invasive in NH and may not be collected, transported, imported, exported, moved, bought, sold, distributed, propagated, transplanted, or released within the state. As a licensed pesticide applicator, you have some flexibility in how you use pesticide products to help manage these invasive species. The flexibilities apply to all species listed in [[Agr 3802.01]], as well as Common Reed (//Phragmites australis//) and Purple Loostrife (//Lythrum salicaria//). [[Return|Let's keep learning...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/private-applicator-permit.pdf") ####General Use Permit We recommend that all producers obtain a restricted use permit, but if you're confident that the general use permit is right for you, you can obtain the permit application and application instructions from the [[NH Division of Pesticide Control]]. --- ####Regardless of your permit type, you still need to learn, know, and follow the rules! Countinue through this course to learn about the rules and regulations that apply to ''you ''as a general use permit holder. [[Let's keep learning!|Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "http://www.cdms.net") ####Great! All of these are acceptible. As long as you have the full label with you and you can pull it out to refer to it at any time while using the product, you're in good shape. Make sure your copy is in good condition. If it gets worn out, you can download and print a new copy of any pesticide product label online at [[www.CDMS.net]]. To learn more about the parts of the label and how to use the label to apply products safety, effectivley, and leagally, check out our online course [[Pesticide Label and Labeling.]] --- [[Let's move on to how pesticides are classified in NH]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://catalog.extension.org/product?catalog=NH-Labeling") ####Great! All of these are acceptible. As long as you have the full label with you and you can pull it out to refer to it at any time while using the product, you're in good shape. Make sure your copy is in good condition. If it gets worn out, you can download and print a new copy of any pesticide product label online at [[www.CDMS.net]]. To learn more about the parts of the label and how to use the label to apply products safety, effectivley, and leagally, check out our online course [[Pesticide Label and Labeling.]] --- [[Let's move on to how pesticides are classified in NH]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/registered-pesticide-products.pdf") ####Before a pestcide product can be sold in NH, the manufacturer must register that product both with * The NH Division of Pesticide Control (DPC) and * The US Enivronmental Protection Agency (EPA). Each registered pesticide product is given a designation of: (link:"* General use,")+(text-color:blue)[''General use pesticides'' (text-colour:black)[are products that do not require a Restricted Use Permit for purchase and use. Private and commercial applicators holding a General Use Permit or General Use Certificate can legally purchase and use these products. The general public may also purchase and use these products on their own property.]] (link:"* Restricted use, or")+(text-color:blue)[''Restricted use pesticides'' (text-colour:black)[(also called RUPs) are products that are available only to private or commercial applicators who hold a Restricted Use Permit. The (link-append: "(text-colour:blue)[EPA ]")+(text-color:blue)[(United States Environmental Protection Agency)] classifies a pesticide as an RUP when they deem that it has the potential to cause unreasonable adverse effects to the environment or injury to applicators or bystanders without added restrictions.] (text-colour:black)[The state of New Hampshire may classify a product as Restricted Use in this state, even if the EPA classifies it as General Use nationally. Before purchasing or using a product, check it's classification in the [(text-colour:blue)[NH list of registered pesticides]] to make sure it is legal to use with your license type.]] (link:"* Specialty/household")+(text-color:blue)[''Specialty/household products''(text-colour:black)[ are disinfectants, sanitizers, germicides, biocides, and any pesticide that is labeld for use directly on humans or pets. This includes insect repellents that are applied to the body or clothing, produts labeld for use in pools and spas, and other products labeled exclusively for use in and around the home.]] ''It's important to know the designation of any product you use or consider using because these designations dictate who can purchase and use these products and there are differences in the rules regarding use and record keeping depending on the designation.'' As you are preparing to puchase and use pesticides, you should become familiar with the searchable [[database of pesticide products registered for use in NH.]] --- [[You may be wondering, "Where do organic pesticides fit into this?"]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Label Exceptions We've already learned that The Label is the Law and that the label instructions must be followed. However, there are a small number of ''exceptions'' to this rule that you should be aware of. ''As a private applicator, you have some flexibility in how pesticide products are used in regards to the following:'' [(link-append: "Label rates")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[: When used on agricultural commodities or against] [(text-color:blue)[[invasive species]], (text-color:black)[pesticides may be applied at a dosage, concentration, or frequency'' less that that specified on the label.'']]]] [(link-append:"Target pests")+(text-color: blue)[(text-color:black)[: When used on agricultural commodities or against invasive species, a pesticide may be used against ''any target pest,'' even if that pest is not listed on the label. But, this is only allowed if the crop, animal, or site your are treating (text-style:"double-underline")[is] listed on the label. Also, this is not allowed if the label specifically states that the product can only be used against pests that (text-style:"double-underline")[are] listed on the label.]]] [(link-append:"Methods of application")+(text-color: blue)[(text-color:black)[: When used on agricultural commodities or against invasive species, a pesticide may be applied using ''any method of application'', as long as the method is not prohibited by the label.]]] [(link-append:"Tank mixes")+(text-color: blue)[(text-color:black)[: When used on agricultural commodities, pesticides may be ''mixed with fertilizer'', again, as long as this is not specifically prohibited by the label.]]] [(link-append:"As advised by a legally constituted authority")+(text-color: blue)[(text-color:black)[: An applicator may veer from label instructions when a (text-style:"underline")[legally constituted authority] prescribes rates or procedures that will reduce environmental risks without compromising the effectiveness of the pesticide. Or, the flipside of that: will improve the effectiveness without imposing any additional risks to people or the enviroment. A (text-style:"underline")[legally constituted authority] is a professional whoes responsibility is to recommend use of pesticiedes to licensed applicators. This includes appropriate specialists at UNH Extension, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, and other state and federal agencies. These individuals may provide written recommendations based on documented scientific research data.]]] --- [[Continue on to learn about your responsibilites regarding drift and contamination.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://unh-usnh.nbsstore.net/private-applicator") ###Private Applicator ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Tests your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of your commodity. *** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests associated with your commodity (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/prohibited-invasive-species.pdf") ''Invasive Species'' There are a number of plant and insect species that have been deemed invasive in NH and may not be collected, transported, imported, exported, moved, bought, sold, distributed, propagated, transplanted, or released within the state. As a licensed pesticide applicator, you have some flexibility in how you use pesticide products to help manage these invasive species. The flexibilities apply to all species listed in [[Agr 3802.01]], as well as Common Reed (//Phragmites australis//) and Purple Loostrife (//Lythrum salicaria//). [[Return|Let's keep learning...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Drift and Contamination As a pesticide applicator, you are responsible for ensuring that the pesticides you use do not travel off of your target site into non-target areas. Pesticides move into non-target areas through the air, across surfaces, or through the soil. (link-append: "Drift")+(text-color: blue) [ (text-color:black)[occurs when pesticide dust or droplets are moved through the air to areas outside of the target area during or soon after an application. ]] (link-append: "Runoff ")+(text-color: blue) [(text-color:black)[ occurs when a liquid (including spray solutions, rain, snowmelt, etc) moves across the ground to a non-target area, carrying pesticides along with it.]] (link-append: "Leaching")+(text-color: blue) [(text-color:black)[ occurs when pesticides are carried by water downward through permeable soils toward the water table.]] ''It is your responsibility to be aware of any situations that may cause (or tend to cause) contamination to non-target areas, and it is your responsibility to make appropriate decisions that will prevent any such contamination.'' What can you do to minimize the risk of drift, runoff, or leaching? (input: "") [[Submit]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Drift and Contamination Product labels may include use restrictions designed to minimize drift, runoff, and leaching. Examples include minimum droplet sizes, maxiumum nozzel height, maximum or minimum wind speeds, minimum surface water setbacks, and restrictions against use on sandy soils. Label restrictions will vary from one product to another. ''Remember, label instructions must be followed.'' Regardless of whether or not a label sets restrictions, it is your responsibility to use pesticides in a way that will not cause off-site movement. It is your responsibility to know the characteristics of the product you are using and any factors of the environment, weather, application methods, etc. that may contribute to risk of off site movement. //Chapter 7 of the [[National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual]] provides much more information about the movement of pesticides in the enviroment and what you can do to minimize risk.// --- [[Up next: Setbacks]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-09/national-pesticide-applicator-cert-core-manual-2014.pdf") Product labels may include use restrictions designed to minimize drift, runoff, and leaching. Examples include minimum droplet sizes, maxiumum nozzel height, maximum or minimum wind speeds, minimum surface water setbacks, and restrictions against use on sandy soils. Label restrictions will vary from one product to another. ''Remember, label instructions must be followed.'' Regardless of whether or not a label sets restrictions, it is your responsibility to use pesticides in a way that will not cause off-site movement. It is your responsibility to know the characteristics of the product you are using and any factors of the environment, weather, application methods, etc that may contribute to risk of off site movement. Chapter 7 of the [[National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual]] provides much more information about the movement of pesticides in the enviroment and what you can do to minimize risk. --- [[Up next: Setbacks]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks Protecting the state's waters from contamination is critical. There are many rules that pesticide applicators must follow that aim to protect surface waters and drinking waters from pesticide contamination. In this section, we'll go over (link-append: "setbacks.")+(text-color:blue) [ (text-color:black)+(text-style:"bold")[A setback is the minimum distance you must be from wells and surface waters when using pesticides. Setbacks apply when applying, mixing and loading, and storing pesticides.]] Setback distances vary depending on the type of water resource that is in the vicinty of pesticide use and the pesticide use activity (mixing, loading, storage). The NH Division of Pesticide Control provides a [[Setbacks Brochure]] that outlines the state's setbacks rules. ''It's important that you know the setbacks rules and you are aware of all wells or surface waters in the areas where you use pesticides. '' [[Let's review the setbacks rules...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/setback-brochure.pdf") Protection of the state's waters is a primary concern in regards to pesticide use. For this reason, state law mandates that pesticides may not be used within certain distances of wells and surface waters. This distance is called a ''setback''. A setback is the minimum distance you must be from wells and surface waters when using pesticides. Setbacks apply when mixing and loading, applying, and storing pesticides. Setback distances vary depending on the type of water resource in the vicinty of pesticide use and the pesticide use activity. The NH Division of Pesticide Control provides a [[Setbacks Brochure]] that outlines the state's setbacks rules. ''It's important that you know the setbacks rules and you are aware of all wells or surface waters in the areas where you use pesticides. '' [[Let's review the setbacks rules...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks When'' APPLYING ''pesticides. you must remain: (link-append: "400 feet from gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public water wells may be associated with commercial buildings, public lands, neighborhoods, and more. There are about 2,500 public water systems throughout the state. Before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES or (text-color:blue) [[OneStop Data Mapper]] to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity.]] (link-append: "250 feet from non-gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-gravel packed wells have a shorter setback because the risk of leaching into the water intake is less than with gravel packed wells. Again, before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES or OneStop Data Mapper to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity. DES can tell you if a nearby well is gravel packed or non-gravel packed.]] (link-append: "250 feet from surface waters used for public water supply (if you are within the water's watershed and within 5 miles of the public water supply intake.)")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ This get's confusing. Let's break it down... There are approximately 40 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs used for public drinking water supply in the state of NH. Each has a site on the waterbody where water is pumped out for use as public drinking water. This is the ''intake''. All the land from which rainfall flows into the waterbody in question is the waterbody's ''watershed''. If you are applying pesticides ''within the watershed of a public water supply surface water'' (text-style:"double-underline")[and] you are ''within 5 miles of the waterbody's intake'', you must stay at least 250 feet away from the waterbody (text-style:"double-underline")[and] all tributaries flowing to that waterbody. NHDES can help you determine if this setback applies to your site.]] (link-append: "50 feet from public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public suface waters are those waters protected by the Shoreland Protection Act RSA 483-B-9. Generally, these are waterbodies that are 10 acres or larger, 4th order and larger streams, and all tidal waters. Refer to the (text-color:blue)[[NHDES Consolidated List of Water Bodies Subject to RSA 483-B]] to determine if a water body in the vicinty of your application area is a public surface water.]] (link-append: "25 feet from non-public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-public surface waters are generally lakes and ponds that are less than 10 acres in size and streams that are less than 4th order. This includes most irrigation ponds (natural or man-made) as well as wetlands. Pesticides may not be applied within 25 of the reference line of these waters or in any way that would result in pesticides being present within that 25 foot setback feet of that reference line. The reference line is the natural high water mark for natural waterbodies and the top of the impoundment for artifically impounded waters.]] --- [[Move on to setbacks for mixing and loading...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks When'' STORING ''pesticides, your storage area must be at least: (link-append: "400 feet from all public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Note that there is no distinction between gravel packed and non-gravel packed wells when it comes to storage setbacks.]] (link-append: "75 feet from all surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Regardless of the size and use of the surface water, whether it is public or non-public, a 75 foot setback applies when storing pesticides. Again, this includes irrigation ponds. Note: bulk pesticide storage must keep a 400 foot setback from public surface water supplies. Bulk storage includes any container designed to hold greater than 100 pounds of dry material or greater than 55 gallons of liquid.]] (link-append: "75 from private water wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ As with mixing and loading, pesticide storage must be located at least 75 feet away from all private water wells, regardless of weather the well is active or not. Are your pesticides stored at least 75 feet from your private well? Are your pesticides stored at least 75 feet from your neighbor's private well? Some smaller properties cannot accomodate pesticide storage.]] --- [[Move on to setbacks for chemigation]] Or, take a minute to learn more about some other rules for [[pesticide storage.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks When'' USING PESTICIDES IN A (link-append: "CHEMIGATION SYSTEM, ")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:blue)[(a system that injects pesticides into a closed irrigation system), ]]''the following setbacks apply to the chemigation stock tank: (link-append: "400 feet from gravel packed public wells. 250 feet from non-gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ The setbacks for using pesticides in a chemigation system are the same as those for applying and mixing and loading in the vicinity of public water wells.]] (link-append: "75 feet from all surface waters. 75 feet from private water wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ The setbacks for using pesticides in a chemigation system are the same as those for storage and mixing and loading in the vicity of surface waters or private water wells. ]] --- [[Continue on to a summary of the setbacks rules.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Pesticide Storage Depending on how many pesticide products you'll use in your operation and the volume of products you'll use, your ''pesticide storage area ''may be a shed, a locked room, a small locker, or some other secure space. In all situations, there are many rules you must follow when storing pesticides. The Extension fact sheet, [[Are You Prepared to Store Your Pesticides Safely and Securely?]], will walk you through the rules that apply to the location and setup of your pesticide storage area. Read the fact sheet carefully and thoroughly, then return here to continue. --- (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Mixing and Loading In addition to setbacks, there are several other rules that are intended to reduce the risk of environmental contamination during the mixing and loading processes. (link:"Test your knowledge - What is mixing and loading?:_______________")[(text-colour:blue)[Mixing and loading] refers to the process of mixing concentrated pesticide products with water or other dilutants and additives to prepare a spray solution and loading pesticide products into pesticide application equipment.] ####Take precautions. It's the law! * To prevent pesticides from backflowing into a water supply and causing contamination of that water supply, install an anti-siphon device or maintain an air lock on all water supply lines that are used in the mixing and loading process. * Keep the fill hose above the surface of the water or chemical solution in the tank at all times. * Be prepared with a well-equipped spill kit. The risk of spilling concentrated chemicals is high during mixing and loading. Spills must be cleaned up immedietly to prevent chemicals from soaking into the ground or from moving across surfaces. Be prepared by reading the product label throuroughly before a spill occurs! * There may be times when you want to take a portion of concentrated product out into the field and do your mixing and loading there. Rather than transporting the entire product container, you may put a concentrated product in a seperate contair in order to transport it. This smaller container is called a [[service container]]. ''Always read the product label instructions carefully.'' Products may have additional requirements or more restrictive rules that must be followed. //Chapters 9 and 10 of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual provide more detail on best practices for mixing and loading and handling spills.// --- [[Return to setbacks.|Move on to setbacks for mixing and loading...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks Let's review the setbacks rules: (link-append: "Setbacks for gravel packed public wells:")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ 400' - Applying 400' - Mixing and loading 400' - Storage 400' - Chemigation]] (link-append:"Setbacks for non-gravel packed public wells:")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ 250' - Applying 250' - Mixing and loading 400' - Storage 250' - Chemigation]] (link-append:"Setbacks from public surface waters:")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ 50' - Applying 75' - Mixing and loading 75' - Storage 75' - Chemigation]] (link-append:"Setbacks from non-public surface waters:")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ 25' - Applying 75' - Mixing and loading 75' - Storage 75' - Chemigation]] (link-append:"Setbacks from private wells:")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ 75' - Mixing and loading 75' - Storage 75' - Chemigation ''As a pesticide applicator, it is your responsibility to know the setback rules, know of any waters or wells in the vicinity of your pesticide use, and maintain proper distances.'' If you find yourself needing to apply pesticides within a setback, you may apply for a ''special permit'' from the DPC.]] --- If you haven't already explored the sections that dig deeper into [[mixing and loading]] or[[ storage,|pesticide storage]] you can go back to those sections now. Or, [[continue on to pesticide disposal.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Pesticide Disposal The best way to get rid of pesticides is to use them up for thier intended purpose. Occasionally, however, you may find yourself with pesticide products that you need to dispose of. This may be products that are banned, unregistered, damaged, obsolete, or which otherwise cannot be used for their intended labeled use. You have a responsibility as a pesticide user to handle and dispose of these products in a way that minimizes risk to people and the environment. (link-append:"What are your options for disposal of unusable pesticides?")+(text-color: blue) [ (text-color:black)[ Sometimes, the product manufactuer or supplier will take back unusable products. Checking with the manufacturer or supplier is a good place to start. There are several authorized solid waste or hazardous waste treatment storage disposal facilities in NH. Contact a local facility to arrange for disposal. Always check the label instructions. Products may have specific instructions or options for disposal.]] (link-append: "What are your responsibilities for storing unusable pesticides and empty containers prior to disposal?")+(text-color:blue) [(text-color:black)[ Unusable products must be kept safe and secure in the same way useable pesticides are. Empty containers that contain pesticide residue must also be kept safe and secure until triple rinsed or otherwised cleaned following label instructions. Unwanted and unused pesticide products and empty containers must be: * kept in a secure pesticide storage enclosure. * kept in a manner that prevents contamination to the environment and public health. * kept safe from deterioration of containers. * kept safe from unauthorized use, mishandling, or loss.]] All pesticide containers must be ''triple rinsed'' prior to disposal. The label will tell you if rinsing can be done with water, or if another solvant is required. Both the rinsate and the container must be disposed of in accordance with label instructions and in accordance with local and federal regulations. ''Always read the product label instructions carefully.'' Products may have additioanl requirements for storage and disposal of unused product and empty containers. The NH Department of Environmental Services pursuant to Env-Hw 500 and the US Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to 40 CFR 261-262 regulate disposal and transportation of those pesticides and pesticide containers that are classified as hazardous waste. Disposal must be in accordance with these regulations. --- Up next, [[your responsibilities for supervision of unlicensed applicators.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1047&context=advisory_council") Depending on how many pesticide products you will use in your operation and the volume of products you'll use, your ''pesticide storage area ''may be a shed, a locked room, a small locker, or some other secure space. In all situations, there are many rules you must follow when storing pesticides. The Extension fact sheet, [[Are You Prepared to Store Your Pesticides Safely and Securely?]], will walk you through the rules that apply to the location and setup of your pesticide storage area. Read the fact sheet, then return here to continue. --- Now that you are familiar with the rules regarding pesticide storage, let's [[return to setbacks.|Move on to setbacks for pesticide storage]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/pesticide-rules.pdf") ###Private Applicator ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Tests your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of your commodity. *** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests associated with your commodity (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/agricultural-worker-protection-standard-wps") ###Private Applicator ''Here's what you can expect when you take your exams:'' If you're attending a UNH Extension Initial Certification class, you'll be able to take your exams on the final day of the class. Otherwise, you can schedule to take your exams at the NH Department of Agriculture in Concord, NH or at any UNH Extension county office. * The exam questions are all multiple choice or true/false. * You need to score a 60% or higher on each section to pass. ** But don't worry - if you don't pass a section, you can reschedule and try again. ####Your exam will have three parts to it: (link: "* Core and Rules & Regulations")+(text-color:blue)[* ''Core and Rules & regulations''(text-color:black)[ ** 100 questions. ** Covers basic pesticide use and safety as well as federal and (text-color:blue) [[state rules]] and laws. ** This module will help you prepare for the rules & regulations portion of the exam.]] (link: "* WPS: Worker Protection Standard")+(text-color:blue)[* ''WPS: Worker Protection Standard''(text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Covers the rules, procedures, and concepts of the (text-color:blue)[[Worker Protection Standard]].]] (link: "* Commodity")+(text-color:blue)[*''Commodity'' (text-color:black)[ ** 25 questions. ** Tests your knowlege of common pests, pest damage, and pest control methods comon in production of your commodity. *** You don't need to memorize details about specific pesticide products, but you will need to know how to identify common pests associated with your commodity (insects, weeds, diseases, and disorders), recognize damage caused by common pests, and know methods of managment, including timing of management actions.]] All the ''study materials ''you'll need to prepare for your certification exam are avaialbe from UNH Extension. [[Purchase study materials here.]] --- [[Let's learn the rules!]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/c67c8c7dab844987852c9c4b3283b041") When'' APPLYING ''pesticides. you must remain: (link-append: "400 feet from gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public water wells may be associated with commercial buildings, public lands, neighborhoods, and more. There are about 2,500 public water systems throughout the state. Before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES or (text-color:blue)[[OneStop Data Mapper]] to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity.]] (link-append: "250 feet from non-gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-gravel packed wells have a shorter setback because the risk of leaching into the water intake is less than with gravel packed wells. Again, before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity. DES can tell you if a nearby well is gravel packed or non-gravel packed.]] (link-append: "250 feet from surface waters used for public water supply (if you are within the water's watershed and within 5 miles of the public water supply intake.)")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ This get's confusing. Let's break it down... There are approximately 40 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs used for public drinking water supply in the state of NH. Each has a site on the waterbody where water is pumped out for use as public drinking water. This is the ''intake''. All the land from which rainfall flows into the waterbody in question is the waterbody's ''watershed''. If you are applying pesticides ''within the watershed of a public water supply surface water'' (text-style:"double-underline")[and] ''within 5 miles of the waterbody's intake'', you must stay at least 250 feet away from the waterbody (text-style:"double-underline")[and] all tributaries flowing to that waterbody. NHDES can help you determine if this setback applies to your site.]] (link-append: "50 feet from public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public suface waters are those waters protected by the Shoreland Protection Act RSA 483-B-9. Generally, these are waterbodies that are 10 acres or larger, 4th order and larger streams, and all tidal waters. Refer to the (text-color:blue) [[NHDES Consolidated List of Water Bodies Subject to RSA 483-B]] to determine if a water body in the vicinty of your application area is a public surface water.]] (link-append: "25 feet from non-public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-public surface waters are generally lakes and ponds that are less than 10 acres in size and streams that are less than 4th order. This includes most irrigation ponds (natural or man-made) as well as wetlands. Pesticides may not be applied within 25 of the reference line of these waters or in any way that would result in pesticides being present within that 25 foot setback feet of that reference line. The reference line is the natural high water mark for natural waterbodies and the top of the impoundment for artifically impounded waters.]] --- [[Move on to setbacks for mixing and loading...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/consolidated-list.pdf") When'' APPLYING ''pesticides. you must remain: (link-append: "400 feet from gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public water wells may be associated with commercial buildings, public lands, neighborhoods, and more. There are about 2,500 public water systems throughout the state. Before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES or [[OneStop Data Mapper]] to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity.]] (link-append: "250 feet from non-gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-gravel packed wells have a shorter setback because the risk of leaching into the water intake is less than with gravel packed wells. Again, before you use pesticides on your site, check with NHDES to find out if there are any public water wells in your vicinity. DES can tell you if a nearby well is gravel packed or non-gravel packed.]] (link-append: "250 feet from surface waters used for public water supply (if you are within the water's watershed and within 5 miles of the public water supply intake.)")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ This get's confusing. Let's break it down... There are approximately 40 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs used for public drinking water supply in the state of NH. Each has a site on the waterbody where water is pumped out for use as public drinking water. This is the ''intake''. All the land from which rainfall flows into the waterbody in question is the waterbody's ''watershed''. If you are applying pesticides ''within the watershed of a public water supply surface water'' (text-style:"double-underline")[and] ''within 5 miles of the waterbody's intake'', you must stay at least 250 feet away from the waterbody (text-style:"double-underline")[and] all tributaries flowing to that waterbody. NHDES can help you determine if this setback applies to your site.]] (link-append: "50 feet from public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Public suface waters are those waters protected by the Shoreland Protection Act RSA 483-B-9. Generally, these are waterbodies that are 10 acres or larger, 4th order and larger streams, and all tidal waters. Refer to the (text-color:blue)[[NHDES Consolidated List of Water Bodies Subject to RSA 483-B]] to determine if a water body in the vicinty of your application area is a public surface water.]] (link-append: "25 feet from non-public surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Non-public surface waters are generally lakes and ponds that are less than 10 acres in size and streams that are less than 4th order. This includes most irrigation ponds (natural or man-made) as well as wetlands. Pesticides may not be applied within 25 of the reference line of these waters or in any way that would result in pesticides being present within that 25 foot setback feet of that reference line. The reference line is the natural high water mark for natural waterbodies and the top of the impoundment for artifically impounded waters.]] --- [[Move on to setbacks for mixing and loading...]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

A'' service container'' is any container other than the original product packaging that is used to transport a portion of pesticide product into the field to be mixed and loaded on-site. When transporting pesticides in a service container, that container must be clearly labeled with the following information: * Product name * Signal word of the product concentrate (caution, warning, danger) * Common name and percentage of each active ingredient * Your name, address, and telephone number * Notation as to whether the material is dilute or concentrate * Although not required, it is good practice to include the product EPA registration number. ''Food containers should NEVER be used to transport pesticides! '' --- Now that you are familiar with the rules regarding service containers, let's [[return to mixing and loading.|mixing and loading.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Setbacks When'' MIXING AND LOADING ''pesticides. you must remain: (link-append: "400 feet from gravel packed public wells. 250 feet from non-gravel packed public wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ The setbacks for ''mixing and loading'' in the vicinity of public water wells are the same as the setbacks for ''applying ''pesticides around such wells.]] (link-append: "75 feet from all surface waters.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Regardless of the size and use of the surface water, whether it is public or non-public, a 75 foot setback applies when mixing and loading. Again, this includes irrigation ponds.]] (link-append: "75 feet from private water wells.")+(text-color:blue)[(text-color:black)[ Note that there is no legal setback for (text-style:"double-underline")[applying] pesticides near a private water well, but mixing and loading must be done at least 75 feet away. This applies to active as well as inactive wells, even if the well is no longer connected.]] --- [[Move on to setbacks for pesticide storage]] Or, take a minute to learn about some other rules that apply when [[mixing and loading.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Mixing and Loading In addition to setbacks, there are several other rules that are intended to reduce the risk of environmental contamination during the mixing and loading processes. (link:"Test your knowledge - What is mixing and loading?:_______________")[(text-colour:blue)[Mixing and loading] refers to the process of mixing concentrated pesticide products with water or other dilutants and additives to prepare a spray solution and loading pesticide products into pesticide application equipment.] ####Take precautions. It's the law! * To prevent pesticides from backflowing into a water supply and causing contamination of that water supply, install an anti-siphon device or maintain an air lock on all water supply lines that are used in the mixing and loading process. * Keep the fill hose above the surface of the water or chemical solution in the tank at all times. * Be prepared with a well-equipped spill kit. The risk of spilling concentrated chemicals is high during mixing and loading. Spills must be cleaned up immedietly to prevent chemicals from soaking into the ground or from moving across surfaces. Be prepared by reading the product label throuroughly before a spill occurs! * There may be times when you want to take a portion of concentrated product out into the field and do your mixing and loading there. Rather than transporting the entire product container, you may put a concentrated product in a seperate contair in order to transport it. This smaller container is called a [[service container|service cont.]]. ''Always read the product label instructions carefully.'' Products may have additional requirements or more restrictive rules that must be followed. //Chapters 9 and 10 of the National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual provide more detail on best practices for mixing and loading and handling spills.// --- [[Return to setbacks.|Continue on to a summary of the setbacks rules.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Pesticide Storage Depending on how many pesticide products you'll use in your operation and the volume of products you'll use, your ''pesticide storage area ''may be a shed, a locked room, a small locker, or some other secure space. In all situations, there are many rules you must follow when storing pesticides. The Extension fact sheet, [[Are You Prepared to Store Your Pesticides Safely and Securely?|factsheet]], will walk you through the rules that apply to the location and setup of your pesticide storage area. Read the fact sheet carefully and thoroughly, then return here to continue. --- (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://scholars.unh.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1047&context=advisory_council") Depending on how many pesticide products you will use in your operation and the volume of products you'll use, your ''pesticide storage area ''may be a shed, a locked room, a small locker, or some other secure space. In all situations, there are many rules you must follow when storing pesticides. The Extension fact sheet, [[Are You Prepared to Store Your Pesticides Safely and Securely?]], will walk you through the rules that apply to the location and setup of your pesticide storage area. Read the fact sheet, then return here to continue. --- Now that you are familiar with the rules regarding pesticide storage, let's [[return to setbacks.|Continue on to a summary of the setbacks rules.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Supervision If you hold a Private Restricted Use Permit, you have the authority to allow non-licensed employees to apply pesticides on your farm or operation, but it is'' your'' responsibility to ensure that they are using the products correctly and safely. ''You'' are responsible for ensuring that they follow label instructions and all federal and local regulations. Pesticide use by non-licensed individuals in your operation must be done under ''your direct supervision''. - You must ensure that the employee has access to the produt label, and understands its contents. - You must provide specific instructions for how the pesticide is to be used. - And you must be immedietly available in case of emergency. Non-licensed employees will need to complete ''Worker Protection Standard Handler Training'' prior to using pesticides. The Worker Protection Standard is covered in detail in another module. Non-licensed applicators must be at least 18 years of age. --- Two more topics to go... Move on to [[pesticide use records.|record keeping.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Pesticide Use Records As a pesticide user, you will need to keep thorough and accurate records of all your pesticide use. Every time you use a pesticide product, you'll need to record details of that application in your [[daily use records]]. At the end of each year, you will use your daily use records to prepare an [[annual use report]] for the Division of Pesticide Control. --- Onto the final topic in this NH Rules & Regulations module... Maintaining your license with [[recertification]]. (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Daily Use Records Pesticide Daily Use Records document information about each individual pesticide application you make. These records are filled out ''every time'' pesticides are used. Daily Use Records must be kept on file at your operation's office for at least ''two years''. Daily Use Records are kept in your files; they are not sent in to the Division of Pesticide Control. Inspectors may ask to see your Daily Use Records. Records must be complete, legible, and available to inspectors. The information you are required to record differs depending on the classification of the product you are using. * [[Requirements for General Use products]] * [[Requirements for Restricted Use products]] --- Return to [[pesticide use records.|record keeping.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Annual Use Report All commercial and private applicators must submit an Annual Use Report to the NH Division of Pesticide Control each year. Your Pesticide Annual Use Report is a'' summary ''of all the pesticide applications that you have made over the previous year. Each year’s report covers applications made from'' November 1 to October 31''. Annual Use Reports tell the DPC: • which pesticide products are being used in the state, • how much of each product is being used, and • how much land is each product being applied to. The Annual Use Report is a summary of total pesticide use. You will make just one entry per pesticide product that you have used. Report ''all ''pesticides that you have used. This includes 25(b) products that do not have an EPA Reg. No. Here's what you'll need to report: * [(link-append: "Trade Name of Pesticide")+(color:blue)[ - The trade name or “brand name” of the product. ]] * [(link-append: "Amount of Active Ingredient")+(color:blue)[ - This percent or lbs/gal of active ingredient in the product. This information is found on the product’s front label.]] * [(link-append: "EPA Registration Number")+(color:blue)[ - The EPA Reg. No. is found on the product label under the ingredients statement. Be careful to use only the EPA Reg. No. and not the EPA Est. No.]] * [(link-append: "Major Crop or Site Treated")+(color:blue)[ - The crop or site that the product was used on most.]] * [(link-append: "Number of Acres")+(color:blue)[ -The total number of acres the product was applied to. If multiple applications were made, count each treated acre only once. Example: You treated the same 2 acre field 3 times that year, you would count that as 2 acres.]] * [(link-append: "Total Amount of Product Used")+(color:blue)[ - The total pounds, ounces, or gallons of pesticide product used as a total of all applications made over the reporting year. ]] ''Your accurate and thorough Daily Use Records will help you complete your Annual Use Report.'' The DPC provides you with a template Annual Use Report form. You can use the template provided, or you can create your own form or spreadsheet. --- Return to [[pesticide use records.|record keeping.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Daily Use Records ####Requirements for (text-style:"underline")[General Use] products * [(link-append: "Company Name")+(color:blue)[ - The farm or business name under which the applicator license is held.]] * (link-append: "Applicator(s)")+(color:blue)[ - The name of all individuals who took part in the application.] * (link-append: "Date")+(color:blue)[ - The day, month, and year the application took place. Applications that span multiple days should be recorded once for each day of application.] * (link-append: "Address & Town")+(color:blue)[ - The physical address, including the town where the application took place.] * (link-append: "Site & Crop Treated")+(color:blue)[ - The crop or type of area the pesticide is being used on. //Examples: apple, corn, nursery grown plants, fence row, christmas trees.//] * (link-append: "Pesticide & Formulation")+(color:blue)[ - The trade name of the pesticide product and formulation of that product. //Examples of formulations: DF = dry flowable, G = granular, ULV = ultra low volume, WP = wettable powder. Examples: Heritage G; Token SC; 12-0-4 + 0.38% Prodiamine granular//.] * (link-append: "Application Method")+(color:blue)[ - The method used to apply the product. //Examples: band, broadcast, drench, foliar, spot treatment.//] * (link-append: "Dosage")+(color:blue)[ - The application rate listed on the label. May be a fraction of two units or a percent solution. //Examples: 0.5 fl oz/gal; 5% solution; 0.35lb/acre.//] * (link-append: "Target Pest(s)")+(color:blue)[ - The pests you are aiming to control. //Examples: broadleaf weeds, aphids, powdery mildew//.] The NH Division of Pesticide Control provides a template that may be used for recording the required information, but you may use any record keeping system you choose (paper or electronic) as long as the required information is recorded and the records are available for inspection. These are the minimum requirements. You can always record more detail if you wish. --- Return to [[Daily Use Records|daily use records]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Daily Use Records ####Requirements for (text-style:"underline")[Restricted Use] products * [(link-append: "Company name")+(color:blue)[ - The farm or business name under which the applicator license is held.]] * (link-append: "Name & address of person for whom RUP was applied")+(color:blue)[ - The farm or operation owner's name and physical address.] * (link-append: "Location of application")+(color:blue)[ - Provide enough detail to identify where in your operation the application took place.] * (link-append: "Size of area treated")+(color:blue)[ - The total area that was treated, recorded in acres or square feet.] * (link-append: "Crop, commodity, stored product, or site applied")+(color:blue)[ - The crop or type of area the pesticide was used on. ] * (link-append: "Time & date of application")+(color:blue)[ - The start and end times, day, month, and year the application took place. Applications that span multiple days should be recorded once for each day of application.] * (link-append: "Brand or product name")+(color:blue)[ - The trade name of the pesticide product.] * (link-append: "EPA registration number")+(color:blue)[ - Many products have similar names; The EPA Reg. No. definitively identifies which product was used.] * (link-append: "Total amount applied")+(color:blue)[ - The total volume or weight of product applied. Note, this is the amount of concentrated product before dilution.] * (link-append: "Name & certification number of the applicator who made or supervised the application")+(color:blue)[ - Your name and the certification number from your NH pesticide applicator's license.] * (link-append: "Name of any non-certified applicators that made the application under the direct supervision of the certified applicator")+(color:blue)[ - The names of all non-licensed individuals who took part in the application.] The NH Division of Pesticide Control provides a template that may be used for recording the required information, but you may use any record keeping system you choose (paper or electronic) as long as the required information is recorded and the records are available for inspection. These are the minimum requirements. You can always record more detail if you wish. --- Return to [[Daily Use Records|daily use records]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Recertification As a private applicator, you will need to earn recertification credits in order to maintain your license. Credits are earned by attending educational programs that focus on pest managment and pesticide use. Courses, meetings, seminars, and webinars are offered throughout the year from [[UNH Extension]] as well as other organizations and businesses. One credit is equal to one hour of approved education. Look for terms such as "PAT credits approved" or "pesticide credits available" on event notices. You can also find a list of all [[currently approved credit opportunities]] on the DPC website. You will need to earn ''15 recertification credits in each 5-year period''. You can spread them out anyway you want over those 5 years, but you must have all your credits recorded by the DPC by the end of the 5th year to have your license remain valid. If you don't earn all your required credits by the end of the 5th year, you can re-take and pass the licensure exams to have your license reinstated. --- [[Wrap up.....]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url:"https://extension.unh.edu/event-tags/agriculture-gardens") As a private applicator, you will need to earn recertification credits in order to maintain your license. Credits are earned by attending educational programs that focus on pest managment and pesticide use. Courses, meetings, seminars, and webinars are offered throughout the year from [[UNH Extension]] as well as other organizations and businesses. One credit is equal to one hour of approved education. Look for terms such as "PAT credits approved" or "pesticide credits available" on event notices. You can also find a list of all currently approved credit opportunities on the DPC website. You will need to earn 15 recertification credits in each 5-year period. You can spread them out anyway you want over those 5 years, but you must have all your credits recorded by the DPC by the end of the 5th year to have your license remain valid. If you don't earn all your required credits by the end of the 5th year, you can re-take and pass the licensure exams to have your license reinstated. --- (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

(open-url: "https://www.agriculture.nh.gov/publications-forms/documents/training.pdf") As a private applicator, you will need to earn recertification credits in order to maintain your license. Credits are earned by attending educational programs that focus on pest managment and pesticide use. Courses, meetings, seminars, and webinars are offered throughout the year from [[UNH Extension]] as well as other organizations and businesses. One credit is equal to one hour of approved education. Look for terms such as "PAT credits approved" or "pesticide credits available" on event notices. You can also find a list of all [[currently approved credit opportunities]] on the DPC website. You will need to earn 15 recertification credits in each 5-year period. You can spread them out anyway you want over those 5 years, but you must have all your credits recorded by the DPC by the end of the 5th year to have your license remain valid. If you don't earn all your required credits by the end of the 5th year, you can re-take and pass the licensure exams to have your license reinstated. --- (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

###Congratulations! Now that you've worked though all the sections of the NH Rules & Regulations for pesticide use by private applicators, you should have the foundational knowledge to confidently answer exam questions, but more importantly, to use pesticides in a way that complys with the rules and regulations that are meant to promote safety of people and our environment. You may find it useful to work through this module a second or third time to make sure you've mastered each section. --- There are additional resources available to you to help you study this material, available through UNH Extension's Pesticide Safety Education Program. Email amy.papineau@unh.edu for free access to additional materials. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Let us know if this module was helpful to you. Did it help you better understand the rules and regulation around pesticide use? Is there something we can do to make this module better? Email your thoughts, suggestions, or questions to amy.papineau@unh.edu. --- [[Return to the start. |Title page]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))

####Don't worry. Figuring out which type of license is right for each person can be tricky. If we can't figure it out here, you can call the NH Division of Pesticide Control to talk with the Certification Coordinator. The Certificiation Coordinator will talk through your specific situation with you and will figure out what license type you need. 603-271-3694. --- Let's see if we can figure it out... (text-colour:black)[ *(cycling-link: "Are you applying pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc) for the purpose of producing agricultural products on your own farm? If so, you're a ''private applicator''. (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click for more examples.]", "Are you applying pesticides for the purpose of producing agricultural products on a farm where you work or volunteer? If so, you're a ''private applicator.'' (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click for more examples.]", "Are you applying pesticides on other peoples' farms or agricultural land on a contract basis? If so, you're a'' commercial applicator''. (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click for more examples.]", "Are you applying herbicides, insecticides, or any other pesticides on property owned by the state or a town? If so, you're a'' commercial applicator''. (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click for more examples.]", "Are you applying weed control or insect control products on the properties of your clients or customers? If so, you're a ''commercial applicator''. (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click for more examples.]", "Are you applying pesticides of any type on property owned by your employer? Unless your employer is an agricultural producer, you're a ''commercial applicator''. (size:0.8)+(text-color:blue)[Click to read these again.]")] --- If you've figured out what type of applicator you are, let's continue... [[I'm a private applicator.]] [[I'm a commercial applicator.]] [[I still don't know.]] (enchant:?page,(text-colour:black)+(bg:white))