12:56:05:04.04Additional standards for certification in ornamental and turf pest control.

In addition to meeting the general standards set forth in § 12:56:05:04, applicators seeking certification in ornamental and turf pest control must demonstrate a practical knowledge of pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf. The required knowledge includes the potential for: (1) Phytotoxicity due to a wide variety of plants to be protected; (2) Drift; (3) Persistence beyond the intended period of pest control; and (4) Non-target exposures. Applicators must also demonstrate practical knowledge of application methods that will minimize or prevent injury to humans, and pets and other domestic animals.

Source: 1 SDR 65, effective March 27, 1975; 2 SDR 53, effective January 18, 1976; 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; transferred from § 12:56:05:04, 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023.