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ODA issues civil penalties for pesticide vioations in 2011
6/1/2012
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The Oregon Department of Agriculture issued 12 civil penalties in 2011 in the amount of $8,917 in connection with 6 incidents involving pesticide violations. The penalties stem from investigations performed by ODA's Pesticides Program.

The 2011 civil penalties include the following:

  • J.R. Simplot Company, a licensed commercial pesticide operator headquartered in Boise, Idaho, was issued a $2,516 civil penalty for using a pesticide product in a manner inconsistent with its label and for using an unlicensed pesticide applicator. Alan Blackburn and Chad Blackburn, both of Hermiston, were each issued a $444 civil penalty for their roles in the incident.
  • Those Killer Guys, located in Seaside, was issued a $2,280 civil penalty for providing pest control service without a commercial pesticide operator's license and for employing multiple unlicensed pesticide applicators. Rick Kazemba and David Darling, both of Seaside, were each issued a $380 civil penalty for their roles in the incidents.
  • Wilbur Ellis Company, a licensed commercial pesticide dealer headquartered in San Francisco but with an operation in Shedd, was issued a $592 civil penalty for selling a restricted use pesticide to an unlicensed individual.
  • Fly Guard Systems, Inc., a licensed commercial pesticide operator located in Lebanon, was issued a $440 civil penalty for using an unlicensed pesticide applicator. Duane Stevens of Lebanon was also issued a $220 civil penalty for his role in the incident.
  • Solitude Landscaping, LLC, a licensed commercial pesticide operator located in McMinnville, was issued a $407 civil penalty for using an unlicensed pesticide applicator. Dennis Walker of Amity was also issued a $407 civil penalty for his role in the incident.
  • Stutzman Services, Inc. a licensed commercial pesticide operator located in Albany, was issued a $407 civil penalty for using an unlicensed pesticide applicator.
    Individuals receiving civil penalties from the Oregon Department of Agriculture can contest the notice through an administrative hearing.

For more information, contact Dale Mitchell at (503) 986-4646.



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