The Blueberry News – July 2019

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★ The EPA-approved paraquat

training program statement. This

statement will include a link to the

on-line training. There will also be

some supplemental materials made

available. These materials will be

in English, Spanish, and pictogram

format. They include:

★ Product Package Safety

Requirements stickers on each

paraquat container on the side

opposite the label.

★ Counter cards with warning

information for people who

purchase paraquat.

★ A cap sticker with a warning

statement and the skull and

crossbones pictogram.

In Florida, I thought that a certified

and licensed agricultural applicator

may provide direct supervision to up

to 15 unlicensed employee applicators.

How is this changing?

That is correct with practically all

restricted use pesticides; however,

paraquat will now be an exception.

As previously stated, only certified

applicators who successfully complete

an EPA-approved training program will

be able to legally handle paraquat. This is

not only a requirement in Florida, but a

federal prerequisite.

What paraquat products are currently

registered for sale and use in Florida?

The table on page 29 outlines current

products, manufacturers, and EPA

registration numbers for paraquat

products approved for use in blueberries

in Florida.

TWC Distributors carries a full line of

irrigation equipment for agriculture,

nursery, and greenhouse growers.

Come visit one of our branches to see

why growers throughout the South

East choose TWC to be their supplier.

Wireless Controls

Diesel Engines

Turbine Pumps

Ground Cover

Moisture / Salinity

Monitoring

Drip irrigation

Sulfur Burners

Ronnie Chandler

Director of Ag Sales

Tel: (407) 467-3559

Sarasota

1550 Sarasota Center Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34240

Tel: (941) 341-0763

Other Locations: Apopka • North Port • Dover • Palm

Harbor • Palmetto • Naples • Venice • Lakeland • Tifton

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Experts

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Ask us about

Cost Share Programs

available in your area

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grower’s

continued from page 29

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CREDIT

by DR. FRED FISHEL, UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy