Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>Jerry and others have to be careful what they say. I am not bound by
those rules and those in my circle know I only provide advice after
careful thought.

Did you think about this?

It is illegal to disregard the label instructions on a registered
pesticide. Each EPA registered product bears on its label the
admonition: "It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a
manner inconsistent with its labeling." In other words, it is illegal
to use the product in any way except as instructed on the label.

You must read the label or have it read to you before using any
pesticide. Furthermore, you need to read all the label instructions,
not just the rate of application. Then you must carefully follow all
the instructions on the label. In addition, EPA sets tolerances or
maximum legal limits for pesticide residues in food commodities and
animal feed under the FFDCA.

The purpose of the tolerance program is to ensure a reasonable
certainty of no *harm to consumers from pesticide residues* in food.
Besides training in pesticide use, licensed applicators must carry
liability insurance in the event of property damage or personal injury
from pesticide use.  Unlicensed, non-certified personnel applying
pesticides may have no liability insurance.

Decisions about the application of pesticides on land are often shared
between the pesticide applicator, the occupier of the land and a
consultant who provides advice and direction on optimal pesticide
application. Everyone involved in the decision-making for the use of a
pesticide is responsible for ensuring proper use, and may also *share
the liability* if the pesticide is misused.

-- 
Peter L. Borst
Danby, NY USA
42.35, -76.50
http://picasaweb.google.com/peterlborst

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