In RI Laws, what does "direct supervision" mean? ANSWER: "On-site" means
that someone is directly overseeing the use of pesticides.
in this case doesn't mean that the supervisor is talking to the unlicensed or
certified person on the cell phone or radio or has given them written directions.
If you want to use a pesticide in Rhode Island, does it need to be licensed there?
- ANSWER: Yes, every pesticide in Rhode Island needs to be recorded every
year.
How do I know if a bug killer is legal in Rhode Island? — ANSWER Since
there is no label information, we can't tell if it is registered in Rhode Island.
Check the DEM website or give the Agriculture Division a call.
What's the difference between a commercial license and a commercial
certification? ANSWER: A commercial license allows the chemical to be used
for any purpose, while a commercial certification only allows certain uses.
What's the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator?
Secret: Farmers and growers who make farming products on land they own or
rent
For business: You shouldn't grow crops or use chemicals for hire on other
people's land.
Licensed Pesticide Dealer—ANSWER: A person who sells restricted and state-
limited use poisons to people who are trained to use them
What are some illegal things that could get you denied, suspended, or lose your
license? ANSWER: Claims that are false or misleading about the effects of
pesticides or the methods used.
-not keeping records -incorrect and dangerous tool use
, -selling pesticides with limited uses to people who aren't licensed to do so -
doing anything that puts people or the environment in risk
What can state bodies do to make sure RIPCA is followed?
This law (RI Pesticide Control Act) The DEM/Division of Agriculture needs to:
-check all the tools used to spray pesticides; -look into concerns;
What is an order to stop selling, using, or taking something away? — ANSWER
If a pesticide is being sold, kept, or moved in a way that breaks RIPCA, this will
be sent out by the Div. of Ag. to stop the sale or removal. Can't be used until the
Division of Ag gives permission.
What kinds of records do pesticide dealers have to keep? - ANSWER:
Information on the sale of pesticides with limited uses and state-limited uses
pesticides—names, amounts that can't be used, dates of sale, EPA registration
number, name of seller, and buyer's certification number
How long do records of chemical use have to be kept? — ANSWER Two years
What kinds of information must be sent to DEM/Division of Agriculture every
year? — ANSWER Keep records of all poisons that can only be used in certain
situations.
Reciprocity: What states have a deal with Rhode Island that works both ways?
— ANSWER If someone has a valid pesticide license in one state, they can
apply for one in another state without having to take their exam. This is called
reciprocity.
VT, Delaware, NY, NJ, and Pennsylvania can work with RI.
Who is allowed to use chemicals in a school or child care center? - ONLY
qualified or commercial pesticide applicators should answer.
What do you need to do to get permission to use chemicals at a school? —
ANSWER Must give a written account of all pesticide treatments made at the
school in the past year.
What information is given in the pre-notification of applicant at a school? —
ANSWER -name of the poison -what it does
that someone is directly overseeing the use of pesticides.
in this case doesn't mean that the supervisor is talking to the unlicensed or
certified person on the cell phone or radio or has given them written directions.
If you want to use a pesticide in Rhode Island, does it need to be licensed there?
- ANSWER: Yes, every pesticide in Rhode Island needs to be recorded every
year.
How do I know if a bug killer is legal in Rhode Island? — ANSWER Since
there is no label information, we can't tell if it is registered in Rhode Island.
Check the DEM website or give the Agriculture Division a call.
What's the difference between a commercial license and a commercial
certification? ANSWER: A commercial license allows the chemical to be used
for any purpose, while a commercial certification only allows certain uses.
What's the difference between a private applicator and a commercial applicator?
Secret: Farmers and growers who make farming products on land they own or
rent
For business: You shouldn't grow crops or use chemicals for hire on other
people's land.
Licensed Pesticide Dealer—ANSWER: A person who sells restricted and state-
limited use poisons to people who are trained to use them
What are some illegal things that could get you denied, suspended, or lose your
license? ANSWER: Claims that are false or misleading about the effects of
pesticides or the methods used.
-not keeping records -incorrect and dangerous tool use
, -selling pesticides with limited uses to people who aren't licensed to do so -
doing anything that puts people or the environment in risk
What can state bodies do to make sure RIPCA is followed?
This law (RI Pesticide Control Act) The DEM/Division of Agriculture needs to:
-check all the tools used to spray pesticides; -look into concerns;
What is an order to stop selling, using, or taking something away? — ANSWER
If a pesticide is being sold, kept, or moved in a way that breaks RIPCA, this will
be sent out by the Div. of Ag. to stop the sale or removal. Can't be used until the
Division of Ag gives permission.
What kinds of records do pesticide dealers have to keep? - ANSWER:
Information on the sale of pesticides with limited uses and state-limited uses
pesticides—names, amounts that can't be used, dates of sale, EPA registration
number, name of seller, and buyer's certification number
How long do records of chemical use have to be kept? — ANSWER Two years
What kinds of information must be sent to DEM/Division of Agriculture every
year? — ANSWER Keep records of all poisons that can only be used in certain
situations.
Reciprocity: What states have a deal with Rhode Island that works both ways?
— ANSWER If someone has a valid pesticide license in one state, they can
apply for one in another state without having to take their exam. This is called
reciprocity.
VT, Delaware, NY, NJ, and Pennsylvania can work with RI.
Who is allowed to use chemicals in a school or child care center? - ONLY
qualified or commercial pesticide applicators should answer.
What do you need to do to get permission to use chemicals at a school? —
ANSWER Must give a written account of all pesticide treatments made at the
school in the past year.
What information is given in the pre-notification of applicant at a school? —
ANSWER -name of the poison -what it does
