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Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) in Indiana

Selling and Distributing RUPs

In Indiana, anyone who sells or distributes Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) must be registered with the state. These businesses are called Restricted Use Pesticide Dealers (RUDs).

To learn how to register as a dealer, visit our RUP Sales & Distribution (Dealers) page.

What is a Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)?

RUPs are pesticides that the general public cannot buy or use.

They can only be used by a certified applicator or someone working directly under their supervision.

You can tell if a pesticide is federally classified as an RUP by looking at the top of the product label. It will look like this:

Figure 1 Caption: Example of labeling for a federal RUP that would be located at the top of the product’s front panel.

Types of RUPs in Indiana

  1. Federal RUPs:
    • Classified and regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    • Labeled clearly with “Restricted Use Pesticide” on the front of the product label.
  2. Indiana-Specific RUPs

Some products are not federally restricted, but are considered RUPs in Indiana under IC 15-16-4-37. These include:

  • Any product that contains methomyl
  • Any agricultural-use product with at least 6.5% dicamba

Because these are not federal RUPs, the product label will not include the typical RUP label statement. Dealers and applicators need to know Indiana’s rules before distributing or using these products.

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Check if a product is an RUP:

Before selling or using a pesticide in Indiana:

    • Make sure it’s registered in the state.
    • Check whether it’s classified as a federal or state RUP.

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Products listed as “(INDIANA RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE)” are state RUPs and will not have the RUP label statement on the package.

Can't find a product?

It might not be registered in Indiana. Contact our office and we’ll help confirm the product’s registration and RUP status.

Contact: L.E. Bradford
Telephone: 765-496-7378
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