According to the FAQs at the standards update page, the EPA classifies the most acutely toxic pesticides or those needing to be applied with special care as RUPs, which means they may be bought and applied only by a certified applicator or someone working under his or her direct supervision.
RUPs are not available for purchase or use by the general public.
Zonastat-H, also known as PZP and the Montana Solution, is a restricted-use pesticide, on the same EPA list as toxic chemicals.
It’s much better than cruel and costly helicopter roundups according to the Campaign Against America’s Wild Horses.
Although the advocates apply pesticides for the production of agricultural commodities, they’re not working on land they own or rent. Therefore, they’re considered to be commercial applicators.
Will a diploma from the Billings School of PZP Darting and Public Deception meet the new standards?
There are ten federal categories of certification.
The advocates probably fall under agricultural pest control with one distinction: Horses are the pests!
We’re not talking about the use of fly spray or dewormers to help the horses, we’re talking about reproductive barriers that help the ranchers.
Unfortunately, Zonastat-H was not approved for such purposes, making the glorious darting programs illegal.
RELATED: Multiple Use Applies to Public Lands, Not Registered Pesticides.
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