WAC 16-230-075   What are the restrictions for blossoming mint pesticide applications?  The use or application of malathion dust on blossoming mint is prohibited. The use or application of malathion (Fyfanon) liquid, oxydemeton-methyl (Metasystox-R), and methomyl (Lannate or Nudrin) liquid on blossoming mint is restricted to applications only within the period beginning at two hours prior to sunset and ending at two and one-half hours after sunrise the following morning. The use or application of any formulation of acephate (Orthene) on blossoming mint is restricted to applications only within the period beginning at two and one-half hours prior to sunset and ending at midnight of the same day.



[Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21, 15.58, and 34.05 RCW. 07-11-041A, § 16-230-075, filed 5/9/07, effective 6/9/07. Statutory Authority: Chapters 17.21 and 15.58 RCW. 88-21-098 (Order 1989), § 16-230-075, filed 10/19/88; 84-09-012 (Order 1818), § 16-230-075, filed 4/10/84; Order 1041, Regulation 9, filed 2/15/67, effective 3/20/67; Order 980, Regulation 9, filed 4/6/65; Order 945, Regulation 9, filed 3/30/64.]