Virginia IPM Priorities: Regulatory Priorities

IPM Regulatory Needs

REGISTRATION/LABEL CHANGES

Grazon registration needed. (Pulaski) We hear it is illegal, but it is being sold and used? (Pittsylvania)
An index of brand names for the various chemical names. (Hanover, Stafford, Pulaski)
Standardization of label information (environmental concerns, mixing, handling, rates, PPE, chemical name and family). (Chesapeake, Hanover)
Most insecticides for forages are focused on legumes, just a couple of choices for grasses (hay production). Need more products for insect control focused on mites/aphids, billbugs, and chinch bugs… I will be willing to write part of the profile. (Madison)
Lack of products labeled for grass forage uses. (Campbell)
Searchable database of registered products (by chemical and trade name). (Bedford)
Central site to research labels more easily. (Stafford)
Frequent updates of new pesticide availability/actions from VDACS, USDA, and EPA. (Greensville/Emporia/Brunswick)
Updates on formulation and regulatory changes of currently labeled pesticides. (Greensville/Emporia)
Need label for weed control in warm season grasses. (Pittsylvania)

NOTIFICATION OF PUBLIC/APPLICATORS

Notification to municipalities reminding them of their responsibilities. (Pulaski)
Something in writing to give to municipalities explaining why they must be registered techs. (Amelia)
New regulatory changes – endangered species, etc. (Caroline)
Public information to newspapers about who needs to be a commercial applicator (it is still being ignored). (Carroll)
Material for gov’t/municipal employees regarding recordkeeping and other responsibilities. (Floyd)
Public education regarding regulations (especially homeowners who hire lawn care companies). (Loudoun)
Create an on-line database that pesticide applicators can access to check the status of their certification and recertification credits. Penn State has one. [link] (Chesterfield)

CHANGES IN LAWS/REGS/ENFORCEMENT

Requirement of applicators to have pesticide license before applying for county/city business license or some type of “check-up” on folks that applied for a green industry business license from the localities. (Henry/Martinsville)
Regulate VDOT roadside spraying and drift. (Surry)
Homeowner applications of pesticides and fertilizers. (Warren, Clarke)
More specific drift laws – better definition of “drift” and wording about drift enforcement. (Scott)
Overuse of roundup (commercially and privately). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Locality employee certification (grounds maintenance). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Voluntary incentive programs to educate/monitor “non-regulated” users. (Grayson)
Regulation based on science. (Washington)
Pesticide use by local governments, schools, etc., always more work to be done with their responsibilities. (Campbell, King George)
Alternative ways for entrepreneurs in rural areas to become certified when there is no method to become legally certified (no employers to become an RT with). (Northumberland/Lancaster)
More focus on LCOs that are applying pesticides without a license or applying improperly. (Problem is increasing) Can this be accomplished by advertising fact that all pesticides applied for hire must be done by licensed applicators? Do this through media instead of through increased inspectors. (Montgomery)
Better regulation of migrant workers and PPE. (Isle of Wight)
Certification requirements for county, town, and local government employees. (Buchanan, Dickenson, Wise)
Pesticide use in public facilities and governmental buildings. (Buchanan, Dickenson, Wise)
Make certification tests easier to encourage industry to participate. (Stafford)
Options for unlicensed pesticide applicators to receive certification when a commercial applicator "supervisor" is not available. (Henrico)
Violations. (Brunswick)
New pollution regulations for blowers, mowers, etc. to reduce ozone and other pollutants--similar to car emissions requirements, but better. (Chesapeake)

PESTICIDE WASTE DISPOSAL/CONTAINER RECYCLING

Disposal programs for unwanted/unused pesticides for homeowners. (Henrico, Greensville/Emporia, King George)
List of disposal sites for commercial, municipal, and homeowners. (Chesapeake)
More frequent disposal opportunities for old/unused agricultural chemicals. (Greensville/Emporia)

INFORMATION/EDUCATION IN GENERAL

List of certified applicators (companies) in each area to target companies not on list. (Chesapeake)
More VDACS support on local level for recertification programs and registered technician training. (VA Beach)
More VDACS involvement in educational programs at the county level. (Northumberland/Lancaster)
Information to share with producers on regulations. (Brunswick, Pittsylvania)
Emphasis that private and commercially employed licensed pesticide applicators are solely responsible for recertifying (training?) handlers and workers. (Isle of Wight)
Plain English flyer stating what a small Landscaper/Grass Mower/ Tree topper can and cannot do with pesticides. Include cost breakdown of obtaining permit. Government costs plus insurance, etc. and do not forget penalties. (Page)
County and Town Employees…What certification do they need? (Bland/Giles)
More outreach to commercial applicators (or those that should be certified). (Bedford)
More advertisement or information notifying lawn care producers the potential need for a license. (Pittsylvania)
Homeowner pesticide safety education. (King George)
Language barriers in urban issues. (Fairfax)

REGULATION/CONTROL OF PESTS

New pests of horticulture and forestry. (Nelson)
Imported Fire ants. (Norfolk/Fairfax)
Mosquito control areas and districts (see #2). (Middlesex/Mathews/Gloucester)
Urban pest management/regulatory issues - landscape, turf and wildlife management. (Arlington/Fairfax)
Hydrilla control in Lake Gaston. (Mecklenburg)
Organics. (Brunswick)