NOTICE OF FEDERAL STOP ORDER
On August 6th 2024 the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order to stop use of the pesticide Dacthal to address serious health risks. In response, the EPA has announced an emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal).
There is one product currently registered within the state of Minnesota with this active ingredient: DACTHAL FLOWABLE HERBICIDE (EPA # 5481-487).
Please review the following language provided by the EPA for more information regarding this stop sale order:
“Effective immediately, no person in any state may distribute, sell, offer for sale, hold for sale, ship, deliver for shipment, or receive and (having so received) deliver or offer to deliver to any person any pesticide product containing DCPA. Additionally, in accordance with FIFRA section 6(a)(1), EPA has elected not to permit the continued use of existing stocks, consistent with its policies applicable to cancellations where the Agency has identified significant risk concerns. See 56 FR 29362, 29367, June 26, 1991 (FRL-3845-4). Generally, the Agency will not permit continued distribution, sale, or use of a cancelled pesticide that raises risk concerns, absent a showing that the benefits of such use exceed the risks.”
Templates for Pesticide Application Notification and Records
MDA Newsletters and Resources
- PFMD Update - Newsletter from the Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division.
- Spills and Safety - Contacts for Spills and resources for safety
- Pesticide Application in Schools Newsletter - Connect to a distribution list for applicators working around school property
Sponsorship of Workshops or Proctoring Exams
- Sponsorship of Recertification Workshops, How to Obtain Approval for Workshops- this document is under review, for interest in hosting a workshop, please contact the licensing unit directly at 6561-201-6615
- Pesticide Applicator Exams - For proctoring guidelines, or interest in becoming a new county proctor, please contact the licensing unit directly at 651-201-6615
Laws and Rules
- Pesticide Control Law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 18B.01-18B.39
- Agricultural Chemical Liability Law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 18D.01-18D.331
- Agricultural Chemical Response and Reimbursement Law: Minnesota Statutes, Section 18E.01-18E.06
- Minnesota Rules, 1505
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.0830: Authority
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.0960: Reexamination procedures
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.1030: Alternative for licensing requirement
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.1240: Financial responsibility
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.1250: Limits of liability for commercial pesticide applicators
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.1260: Limits of liability for structural pesticide applicators
- Minnesota Rules, 1505.1290: Reciprocal agreement between states
External Resources
- National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
Specialists at Oregon State University are now able to communicate science-based, objective information in a variety of languages in real time. This information will enable callers to make informed decisions about: 1) the technical/chemical information on labels, 2) exposure and risk, 3) safe use practices, 4) the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning, and 5) pesticide regulatory issues. NPIC specialists can also help people find assistance with: 1) emergency treatment for humans and animals, 2) pesticide cleanup and disposal, 3) laboratory analyses, and 4) pesticide incident investigation. Free brochures about NPIC are available in English and Spanish. Call 1-800-858-7378 or e-mail at npic@ace.orst.edu. - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Substance Registry System (SRS)
The SRS is EPA's central information system about regulated and monitored substances. It provides a common basis for identification of chemicals, biological organisms, and other substances listed in EPA regulations and data systems. - Pesticide Safety and Environmental Education from the University of Minnesota
- Pesticide Environmental Stewardship
- Bee Lab Pollinator Program
- Indiana State Chemist
