Many pesticides have been banned under New York law. Specifically, these bans have targeted pesticides containing the following ingredients:
- Acetamiprid
- Clothianidin
- Dinotefuran
- Imidacloprid
- Thiamethoxam
However, as with many laws, there are some exemptions to these regulations. Even pesticides containing the aforementioned ingredients may be allowed to be used under the right conditions. One example is when the pesticides are going to be used on agricultural commodities. Let’s take a quick look at a few others below.
Commercial buildings
To start with, pesticides can be used on some commercial buildings, with certain regulations. They must not extend more than 1 foot away from the foundation of the building, for example. Additionally, the pesticides can’t be applied to blooming plants, even within this 1-foot range.
Invasive species
In other situations, pesticides can be used against specific invasive species, including those that primarily affect woody plants. When being used in this manner, the application needs to be performed by a certified applicator, or the person with the proper certification has to be on-site and supervising the process.
Environmental emergencies
Finally, if there’s an environmental emergency in which these pesticides need to be used, they can be because the damage they cause may be less than the emergency in question. However, to use them in this way, there has to be a written order handed out by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
Environmental regulations are always changing and being updated, including the type of pesticides that are banned or the potential exemptions to these rules. It’s very important to understand these changes and what legal requirements may be in place.
