<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000004 { color: #FF0000; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:12:01"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000000">12:56:12:01</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">.  Standards for private </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">general </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">applicator certification.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Before a</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> private applicator </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">may use a pesticide, the applicator must be certified by an appropriate certifying authority as </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">having the competency to use pesticides in the production of agricultural commodities</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">. The required competency </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">includes the ability to read and understand pesticide labeling.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Certification in this general private applicator certification category alone is not sufficient to authorize the purchase or use of pesticide products in the categories listed in §§</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:12:01.02"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">12:56:12:01.02</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:12:01.03"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">12:56:12:01.03</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">, and </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=12:56:12:01.04"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">12:56:12:01.04</span></a><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Persons seeking certification as private applicators </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">shall</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000004"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">demonstrate practical knowledge of the principles and practices of pest control associated with the production of agricultural commodities and </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">the</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> effective use of pesticides</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">. The demonstration of knowledge must include</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (1)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Familiarity with:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The general format and terminology of pesticide labels and labeling</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Information commonly appearing on pesticide labels and labeling, including instructions, warnings, terms, and symbols</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (c)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Federal law</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000004"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">regarding the use of a </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">its label or labeling</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (d)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Knowing when a certified applicator must be physically present at the site of the application based on labeling requirements</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (e)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Use directions and </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">restrictions </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">on</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> pesticide labels and labeling, including </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">required certifications</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (f)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Product classifications </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">as general or restricted use, </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">or as unclassified</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (g)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Label notification </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">requirements</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (h)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">difference between mandatory and advisory labeling language</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (2)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Familiarity with</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> label</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> and labeling information</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> that addresses </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">the common name of </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">the </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">pesticide, </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">the </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">pests to be controlled,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> the</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> timing and methods of application, safety precautions, preharvest</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> restrictions,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> reentry restrictions, disposal procedures</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">, and ways to avoid or minimize adverse health effects, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Understanding the risks of acute toxicity and chronic toxicity, as well as the long-term effects of </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">pesticides on humans</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Understanding a pesticide's risk of toxicity through human exposure</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (c)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Recognizing</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> ways </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">in which </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">dermal </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">exposure</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">, inhalation</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000004"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">exposure, </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">and oral exposure </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">may occur</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (d)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Common types and causes of pesticide </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">mishaps</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (e)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Precautions to prevent injury to applicators </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">and others </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">in or near </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">treated areas</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (f)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The need </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">for, and proper use of, protective clothing and personal protective equipmen</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">t</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (g)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Recognizing the symptoms </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">of pesticide poisoning</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (h)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The administration of first </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">aid and procedures to be followed in case of a pesticide </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">mishap; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (i)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Proper identification, storage, transport, handling, mixing procedures, and disposal </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">methods for pesticides and used pesticide containers</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (3)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The potential environmental consequences of using or misusing pesticides, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The influence of weather </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">and other climatic condition</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Types of terrain, soil, or other substrate</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (c)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The presence </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">of fish, wildlife, and other non-target </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">organisms; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (d)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Drain</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">age patterns</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (4)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The identification and effective control of pests, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">The importance of correctly identifying target pests and selecting the proper pesticide products; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Verifying that the labeling does not prohibit the use of the product to control the target pests</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (5)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Characteristics of pesticides, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Type</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Types of formulation</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (c)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Compatibility, synergism, persistence, and animal and plant toxicity of the formulation</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (d)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Hazards </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">and residues </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">associated </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">with pesticide use</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (e)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Factors that can influence the effectiveness of pesticides or can lead to pesticide resistance; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (f)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Dilution procedure</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (6)  Application equipment, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  Types of equipment and advantages and limitations of each type; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  Uses, maintenance, and calibration procedures;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (7)  Application methods, including:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (a)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Methods </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">used for </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">various forms and formulations of pesticide</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">s</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (b)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Methods used in various situations</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (c)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Additional certification requirements for use of a fumigant, for an aerial application, or for use of a predator control device containing sodium cyanide or sodium fluoroacetate</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (d)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">How the improper selection of a method and use may result in an unnecessary or ineffective application; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">        (e)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">Drift prevention </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">and pesticide loss into the enviro</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">nment; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    (8)  </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">State, tribal, and federal laws and regulations, including the Worker Protection Standard, as found in 40 C.F.R. Part 170</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">; 47 SDR 59, effective December 2, 2020; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023</span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=38-21-51"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">38-21-51</span></a><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">    </span><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=38-21-18"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">38-21-18</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=38-21-23"><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0-000003">38-21-23</span></a><span class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42dP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s3029c1ea-36ee-4110-9d50-32ff8719d42d000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>