Recordkeeping for Commercial Applicators (Pesticides)
View the Commercial Applicator Use Records Regulation
Section 1:
- Records are to be kept by all commercial applicators applying RUP's. This requirement became effective in 1993. The specific records to be kept are identified on the sample recordkeeping form. View the sample Commercial Applicator Recordkeeping form (pdf, 18kb).
- These records are to be kept for at least 2 (two) years.
- The final records must be created within 30 days of the application. However, documentation used to create the complete final records (i.e. spray tickets, invoices, etc.) must be kept from the date of application until the final record is completed. This is acceptable as long as all of the required informational items are present and the private applicator can readily pull the information together for each application.
- Records need not be kept on a special form, but use of one of the several forms designed for this purpose is certainly acceptable.
Section 2:
- In addition to OISC, the records must upon request also be made available to licensed health care professionals who are treating pesticide exposure patients.
- OISC does not anticipate becoming involved in a large-scale records inspection program. However, we will continue to inspect records as part of our ongoing routine inspections and complaint follow-up investigations.
- Most recordkeeping violations will be handled at the state level with enforcement ranging from warnings and citations to civil penalties (from $0 to $100 per violation for private applicators).
Specific questions about the requirements or requests for acceptable recordkeeping forms or guidelines may be directed to your local Cooperative Extension Service Office or to George Saxton (with OISC) at telephone number: 765-494-1582 or by e-mail: saxtong@purdue.edu.