ATCP 29.29(3)(g)(g) State and federal regulations related to soil fumigant pesticides and their use.
ATCP 29.29(4)(4)Fumigation by private applicator; supplementary certification. The department may certify a private applicator to make fumigation applications to soil, spaces, or commodities if all of the following apply:
ATCP 29.29(4)(a)(a) The private applicator is certified under s. ATCP 29.27.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)(b) The private applicator demonstrates practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)1.1. Pests that may be treated by fumigation.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)2.2. Factors that may affect the need for, and appropriate use of, fumigation.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)3.3. Pesticides applied by means of fumigation.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)4.4. Health and environmental hazards related to fumigation.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)5.5. Proper fumigation methods, including restricted entry intervals, proper use of safety apparatus, and other safeguards to protect human health and the environment.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)6.6. Worker safety.
ATCP 29.29(4)(b)7.7. State and federal regulations related to fumigant pesticides and their use.
ATCP 29.29(5)(5)Certification procedure; commercial applicators. A commercial applicator certified under s. ATCP 29.26 may apply for supplementary certification under this section according to the procedure specified under s. ATCP 29.26 (9). To be certified under sub. (1), (2) or (3), the applicant shall score at least 70 percent on a written, closed-book examination administered by the department. An individual who fails an examination may be retested according to the procedure described in s. ATCP 29.26 (8). If necessary, the department may require the individual to pass a field or operational examination in addition to a written examination.
ATCP 29.29(6)(6)Certification procedure; private applicators. A private applicator certified under s. ATCP 29.27 may apply for supplementary certification under this section by contacting the University of Wisconsin-Extension agent, in the county where the private applicator resides. To be certified under sub. (1), (2) or (4), the private applicator shall do both of the following:
ATCP 29.29(6)(a)(a) Complete self-study training using materials provided by the University of Wisconsin-Extension.
ATCP 29.29(6)(b)(b) Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency by scoring at least 70 percent on an open-book examination administered by the training provider. The examination may include a field or operational examination. An individual who fails an examination may be retested.
ATCP 29.29 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1998, No. 509, eff. 6-1-98.
ATCP 29.30ATCP 29.30General certification standards. In order to be certified under s. ATCP 29.26, 29.27 or 29.28, an individual shall do all of the following:
ATCP 29.30(1)(1)Pesticide labels. Demonstrate all of the following:
ATCP 29.30(1)(a)(a) Knowledge related to the general format and terminology used on pesticide labels.
ATCP 29.30(1)(b)(b) Ability to understand instructions, warnings, terms, symbols, and other information commonly appearing on pesticide labels.
ATCP 29.30(1)(c)(c) Knowledge of pesticide use classifications.
ATCP 29.30(1)(d)(d) Knowledge that pesticide use inconsistent with labeling is prohibited.
ATCP 29.30(2)(2)Pesticide hazards; general. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.30(2)(a)(a) Pesticide toxicity.
ATCP 29.30(2)(b)(b) Common hazards to persons, property, and the environment.
ATCP 29.30(3)(3)Human health hazards and responses. Demonstrate practical knowledge and competency related to all of the following:
ATCP 29.30(3)(a)(a) Pesticide exposure and health risks related to different types of pesticides and pesticide applications.
ATCP 29.30(3)(b)(b) Common exposure routes by which pesticides may reach or enter an organism.
ATCP 29.30(3)(c)(c) Common types and causes of pesticide accidents.