Applicators must follow the directions listed on the Endangered Species Protection Bulletin for protecting endangered species. The following areas may be included in the buffer distance composition when directly adjacent to the treated field edges:
- Roads, paved or gravel surfaces, mowed grassy areas adjacent to field, and areas of bare ground from recent plowing or grading that are contiguous with the treated field.
- Planted agricultural fields containing dicamba-resistant plantings of cotton and soybeans.
- Areas covered by the footprint of a building, silo, or other man made structure with walls and or roof.
What areas/crops can be part of buffer distance in areas with endangered species?
No, only dicamba-resistant plantings of cotton and soybeans can be a part of the buffer distances in areas with endangered species.
Can corn and other crops for which dicamba is approved for post emergence be part of buffer distance in areas with endangered species?