2024 DEC Special Permit Handler Training - Monroe County
Event Details
Date
April 17, 2024
Time
1pm Check In; 1:30 - 5pm concurrent sessions
Location
Irondequoit Public Library
1290 Titus Ave.
Rochester, NY 14617
Cost
English Speaking Special Permit : $30.00
(addl attendee $30.00 ea.)
Please include the supervisor's name (if different from above registration name) & spray license number in NOTE TO US
Spanish Speaking Special Permit : $30.00
(addl attendee $30.00 ea.)
Please include the supervisor's name (if different from above registration name) & spray license number in NOTE TO US
Host
Lake Ontario Fruit ProgramJanet van Zoeren
5857978368
email Janet van Zoeren
Special Permits will only be issued for 8 specific pesticide labels. This will relieve the certified pesticide applicator from "on-site within voice contact" supervision of non-certified pesticide applicators when they are handling federally-restricted-use pesticides for which they hold a Special Permit. The labels that will be covered include:
- Endigo ZCX
- Warrior II with Zeon Technology
- Agri-Mek SC
- Besiege
- Leverage 360
- Danitol 2.4EC
- Mustang Maxx
- Lannate LV
(no Gramoxone again this year. Lorsban is no longer registered)
All Pesticide Handlers Need to Complete Training and Pass Exam
This year, all pesticide handlers are required to complete the 3-hour in person training and pass the exam given at the training (70% correct or higher).
New York DEC notes that the Special Permit process is intended for farm workers with English language skills that are not adequate to pass the DEC private applicators exam. All others are encouraged to apply for their private applicators license via taking the certification exam.
Certified Supervisors are required to attend the first 30 minutes of training.
Registrations will not be accepted after 8am April 16th. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Tee by email.
Questions??
For more information or any questions, please contact Janet Van Zoeren at 585-797-8368 / jev67@cornell.edu.
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
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