Re: Using pesticides on unlisted plants
- To: Multiple recipients of list <i*@rt66.com>
- Subject: Re: Using pesticides on unlisted plants
- From: D* B* <d*@ptialaska.net>
- Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:53:58 -0600 (MDT)
FIFRA (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act) allows
some leeway in interpreting pesticide labels in spite of the stern
warning on the labels. Anyone who wants a copy of a paper discussing
this, let me know, and I'll send it as an attachment. It's a bit to
long to post here.
Duane
dbuell@ptialaska.net
Henryanner wrote:
>
> In a message dated 98-04-13 09:51:07 EDT, you write:
>
> << There is nothing "illegal" about using a pesticide for your own use "off
> label," only if it is a restricted use pesticide (which aren't marketed to
> homeowners). >>
>
> What, then, is the significance of the sentence that appears on several
> chemicals in my arsenal, including Cygon and Orthene, To wit:
>
> "It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent
> with its labeling."
>
> Anner Whitehead, Richmond,Va
> Hnery Hall henryanner@aol.com
