ODA is implementing an interim temporary measure during the Covid-19 pandemic.
ODA está implementando una medida temporal provisional durante la pandemia de Covid-19.
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.
On November 8, 2019, ODA initiated Agricultural Use Followup Investigation #200194 after a citizen report that an aerial application was applied in a manner that impacted private properties. ODA has completed its investigation and shared the final determination with interested parties. The following letters have been provided as part of the communication throughout the investigation.
Herbicide residues in compost information
In this issue: Pesticide Program Manager retiring and another elected as president of AAPCO; using PICOL for label information; new resources for school IPM; waste pesticide collection event; ODA adopts aminocyclopyrachlor rule; special local need registrations; EPA approves new uses of sulfoxaflor; pesticide and fertilizer violations; and new paraquat labeling and training. Pesticide fall newsletter
Among the stories in this issue: Steps to take to reduce the risk of drift; new license category added for School Integrated Pest Management; how to file a complaint with the Pesticide Program; labeling rules for secondary and service containers; Oregon Bee Project adds new resources; and a look back at the regulatory work of ODA's Fertilizer Program. Pesticide spring newsletter