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are required to successfully complete the

training every 3 years.

The training consists of five key points:

1. the acute toxicity of paraquat through

all routes of exposure.

2. emphasis on never transferring

paraquat into another container.

3. examples and consequences of misuse

of paraquat.

4) what to do in case of accidental

exposure to paraquat.

5) a summary of what has changed as a

result of the paraquat human health

mitigation decision.

What amendments will occur to

paraquat product labels?

There will be additions to existing product

labels.

Additions to the product labels include:

★ Statements highlighting paraquat

tox icit y.

★ The “Certified Applicator Only”

statement.

Figure 1. Paraquat label statement with the specialized training statement.

Figure 2. Paraquat label statement with the uncertified applicator use prohibition statement.

Table 1. Paraquat products approved for blueberry use in Florida.

Use pesticides safely. Read and follow the directions on the manufacturer's label.