Restricted-use – for purchase and use TDA Offices only by certified pesticide applicators or persons under their direct supervision. Texas Department of Agriculture Designation is placed on the product by P.O. Box 12847 Austin, Texas 78711 EPA. The label will state “restricted-use.” 1-800-TELL-TDA http://www.TexasAgriculture.gov State-limited-use Pesticides or Regulated – can affect West Texas Regional Office (Region 1) nontargeted vegetation even when used 4502 Englewood Ave. Commissioner Sid Miller according to direction. Classified as SLU Lubbock, Texas 79414 when distributed in containers larger than (806) 799-8555 one quart liquid or 2 pounds dry or solid. North Texas Regional Office (Region 2) Pesticide Stop Use, Stop 1720 Regal Row, Suite 118 State-limited-use Dallas, Texas 75235 Distribution or Removal • 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) (214) 631-0265 Orders • 2,4-dichlorophenoxy butyric acid (2,4-DB) • Gulf Coast Regional Office (Region 3) 2,4-dichlorophenoxy propionic acid (2,4- The Texas Pesticide Law helps ensure that DP) Elias Ramirez State Office Building pesticide use and distribution in Texas are • 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid 5425 Polk Avenue both safe and efficient. You will need a (MCPA) Houston, Texas 77023 (713) 921-8200 Texas Department of Agriculture license to • 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid () distribute restricted-use or state-limited- • 3,4-dichloropropionanilide () South Central Texas Regional Office (Region use pesticides or regulated herbicides in • 5-bromo-3-sec-butyl-6-methyluracil 4) (bromacil) 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 120 Texas. Pesticide distribution is defined as • 2,4-bis(isopropylamino)-6-methoxy-s- San Antonio, Texas 78217 offering for sale, holding for sale, selling, triazine (prometon) (210) 820-0288 bartering or supplying. • 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid () Valley Regional Office (Region 5) TDA conducts regular inspections of • 900-B E. Expressway 83 devices using the active ingredients San Juan, Texas 78589 pesticide dealer establishments to check sodium fluoroacetate (Compound 1080) and (956) 787-8866 for compliance with law and regulation sodium cyanide, in any quantity, for requirements. Both the U.S. Environmental livestock predation Hearing impaired please call (800)735-2988 Protection Agency and the Texas Regulated Herbicides (voice) or (800)735-2989 (TDD) Legislature require TDA to perform a • 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid(2,4-D) certain number of inspections each year. • 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid Other important numbers Most inspections are unannounced. TDA (MCPA) inspectors will identify themselves, present • 3,6-dichloro-o-anisic acid (dicamba) Texas State Poison Center 1-800-764-7661 • 3,7-dichloro-8-quinolinecarboxylic acid (1-800-POISON1) a Notice of Inspection and explain the (quinclorac) reason for the inspection. National Pesticide Telecommunications Network 1-800-858-7378

To report spills, call the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at 1-800-832-8224 or (512) 1/15 239-2507 TDA Q888 Inspectors check to see that products person that is not an appropriately offered for sale or distribution are licensed or certified applicator or Applicator’s Responsibility registered with TDA and are stored and working under the direct supervision SUSDROs may be issued if an applicator displayed properly. Containers must have of an appropriately licensed applicator. has restricted-use or state-limited-use legible labels and not be leaking, and bags pesticides or regulated herbicides without cannot be broken. Pesticides must be • A pesticide’s use has been prohibited being properly licensed or certified. A stored or displayed in a closed building or or cancelled. SUSDRO may also be issued if an fenced area. Inspectors also determine if applicator has pesticides on hand that are any custom mixing or blending is Dealer’s Responsibility not labeled for crops or sites under his or performed at that site. After a SUSDRO is issued, it is the her control. distributor’s responsibility to: Products that are not properly registered or Follow-up stored may be placed under a stop use, stop • Immediately remove the SUSDRO The TDA inspector can discuss the distribution or removal order (SUSDRO). item(s) from distribution area; procedures for releasing a SUSDRO product. Reasons to Issue a Stop Use, • Hold the lot for exchange with the Stop Distribution or Removal supplier; For example, if the product is not Order registered with TDA, the manufacturer will • be sent a letter informing them of • A pesticide is not currently registered Properly dispose of product(s) (open registration requirements and the fact a with EPA and/or TDA. container, leaking, etc.); and/or SUSDRO was issued on the product. • When the product is registered, the • A pesticide does not bear a legible Provide proof of disposal by means of manufacturer and distributor will receive label. a receipt from a hazardous waste disposal facility or a signed statement letters releasing the product for sale or distribution. • A pesticide has an adulterated or that the dealer applied the pesticide or incomplete label. an application record indicating that the product was applied by a properly If a dealer is not licensed, any restricted- use or state-limited-use pesticides or • A pesticide is in a broken, leaking or licensed applicator. regulated herbicides will be tagged with a otherwise unsafe container. Hazardous Waste Disposal SUSDRO. When the dealer licenses, the products will be released. • A pesticide classified as a restricted- Dealers should first attempt to return use or state-limited-use pesticide or a unregistered products to the manufacturer. Pesticide Classifications regulated is being distributed However, if the manufacturer has gone out General-use – can be purchased and used without a current pesticide dealer of business and the dealer cannot properly apply the product, the Texas Commission by the general public. Does not require a license. license to distribute or use. on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) • A pesticide classified as a restricted- Hazardous Waste division may offer ideas use or state-limited-use pesticide or a for disposal. You can reach them at (512) regulated herbicide is being used by a 239-4749.