Herbicide applicators?

[30-30]

Have any licensed applicators here dealt with applying for a TDA permit to use regulated herbicides in a regulated county?

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/RegulatedHerbicides.aspx

It may be a matter of semantics. But not all "restricted-use" herbicides that require a license to buy are on the above-linked "regulated" list. Does that mean one can use herbicides containing picloram, but not 2,4-D, in a regulated county without a permit?

Any idea how long it takes to get a permit? Are you notified if your application is denied? Thanks folks.

[30-30]

"No person shall apply regulated herbicides without first obtaining a spray permit for such application from TDA."

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/RegulatedHerbicides/RegulatedHerbicidesProceduresforApplying.aspx

[30-30]

Nobody?

[bowhunterchris]

I have never heard of a regulated county..... My wife took the test for our herbicide and pesticide lisence. Its not too difficult to get if that is what you are asking. Just have to keep up with your CEUs

[Hawkins]

I have my commercial applicators license, but I've never had to apply for a permit. But I dont spray in any of those counties.

May contract your local extension agent.

What are you spraying? (Target species)

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[30-30]

I have my commercial license, just haven’t ever messed with using restricted herbicides. Hoping to treat macartney rose with grazon p+d (picloram and 2,4-D) in one of the listed counties. The link above lists 2,4-D, but not picloram, as requiring a permit from TDA. I know you need a license to buy either active ingredient.

[BTLowry]

Go to the local place that specializes in herbicide/pesticide sales (Helena for example) and they should be able to help I would think.

[Sippy]

Why don’t you just call TDA? That is our first route if we don’t have a clear answer.

[Mikege1174]

PM me and I will answer your questions. I have issued a few of these permits.

[30-30]

Just to update this thread, I got a call from TDA a full two months after mailing in my application saying my permit was denied because I don’t have the right endorsement.

Every herbicide thread on Tbh mentions 2,4-D. Be sure to check the county list before buying and applying to see if you need a permit in addition to your applicator license.

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/RegulatedHerbicides.aspx

https://texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/RegulatedHerbicides/RegulatedHerbicidesCounties.aspx

[BRUTE 23]

You need to be talk to an applicator or chemical sales person in that specific county about doing it. Most restrictions have to do with crops, planting, and harvesting times. They can advise of spraying out sude those windows or with other chemicals. There are options for both.

We have an applicators license also but we still have to work with the pros regularly. I would suggest doing business with them whether it's buying chemical or even paying for some work to get them on the payroll and willing to answer questions for you.

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[Dusty Britches]

30-30 - I totally missed this thread last year.

Between March 30 and October 1, if I spray a 2,4-D or dicambia product I must have a spray permit. It mostly applies to counties that have high concentrations of cotton farms.

I'm in Milam County and I email TDA Dallas regional office. Generally within an hour they will email my approval because I ask them to email it instead of snail mail.

Send me a PM if you have more questions.

[tpack]

Just go ahead and spray and pray.

[Farmdog]

They are currently having classes on how to use Enlist here locally. So its all on the radar because of drift concerns. Weed resistant problems causing stronger rates with nastier herbicides. Its a vicious circle