Private Applicator Direct Supervision

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Private ApplicatorDirect Supervision
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Restricted-use pesticides

• At top of label

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Supervision of uncertified pesticide applicators
revised in 2002.
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• Direct On-site Supervision
• at site
• in line of vision

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The second method of direct supervision requires
the supervising private applicator to

• examine the site with the noncertified applicator
  prior to the RUP application AND
• be within 30 miles of the RUP application site
  AND
• be continuously within voice contact with the
  noncertified applicator during the application.

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Continuous voice contact

• Telephone
• Cell phone
• Two-way radio
• Walkie-talkie
• NOT Beepersor Pagers

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The Private Applicator Direct Supervision policy
will be enforced by the Indiana State Chemist
(OISC) during the 2003 spraying season. O SC
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RUP required information

• Location
• Applicator name and permit number
• Date of application
• Crop
• Pest
• Acres treated

• Rate
• Total amount used
• Brand name and formulation
• Manufacturer
• EPA registration number

This is your name and PA number on the line!
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• Private
• own use

• Commercial
• for hire

vs
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Obtaining a PA permit
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Exam Options

• Self study take exam at a regional site for
  private applicators or at Purdue campus.
• Self study take exam by computer at 5 different
  locations.
• Attend all-day training session with exam given
  following training at Purdue campus.