Pesticides and PARC

​​Investigation updates

On May 15, 2020, ODA initiated Non-agricultural Use Followup Investigation No. 200408, and on May 18, 2020, ODA initiated Non-agricultural Use Followup Investigation No. 200405 after reports of suspected pesticide contaminated soil/compost was delivered to homes. Best Buy in Town, Investigation No. 200481, was initiated June 19, 2020. ​Additional Non-agricultural Use Followup Investigations on other soil/compost distributors were initiated in June after reports with similar concerns came in to ODA. Below is an update as part of the ongoing communication throughout the investigative process. To file a formal complaint or complete a Report of Loss form, visit the Pesticide Complaints ​​webpage. To receive updates, send a request to be added​ to the email list.​

• ​Pesticide Advisory (6/26/2020): clopyralid in compost / manures​​
• ​Photos of plants affected by clopyralid​​
• Soil FAQs
• Bioassay Test for Herbicide Residues in Compost​
• Herbicide residues in compost – A reminder for compost facilities​
• Oregon Department of Agriculture-Washington State Department of Agriculture letter to EPA
• Analytical laboratories serving Oregon (confirm with lab that they still perform such work)​​