[Pollinator] ODA restricts use of certain dinotefuran pesticides

[Scott Black]

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ODA restricts use of certain dinotefuran pesticides 

	

6/27/2013 



In the wake of large bee kills, ODA takes steps in an abundance of caution

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is restricting the use of 18 pesticide
products containing the active ingredient dinotefuran while it continues the
investigation of a large kill of bumblebees in Wilsonville and Hillsboro
this month. By adopting a temporary rule, ODA is taking action, in an
abundance of caution, to avoid the potential of similar large bee kills this
summer due to specific pesticide applications.

"I have directed the agency to take this step in an effort to minimize any
potential for additional incidents involving bee deaths connected to
pesticide products with this active ingredient until such time as our
investigation is completed and we have more information," says ODA Director
Katy Coba. "Conclusions from the investigation will help us and our partners
evaluate whether additional steps need to be considered."

The ODA restriction focuses on ornamental, turf, and agricultural pesticide
products that are used by both professional applicators and homeowners.
Products with the active ingredient dinotefuran registered in Oregon for
other uses, such as flea and tick control on pets or home ant and roach
control, are not affected by the restriction. ODA's concern is focused on
those uses that may impact pollinators.

By statute, ODA has legal authority to establish limitations and procedures
deemed necessary and proper for the protection of bees and other pollinating
insects. The temporary rule, which goes into effect immediately, will be
enforced for 180 days, by which time ODA is expected to complete its
pesticide use investigations of the Wilsonville and Hillsboro incidents.
Those investigations will determine if the pesticide applications were in
violation of state and federal pesticide regulations, and will assist ODA in
addressing any potential future actions.

ODA's Pesticide Program has established a
<http://oregon.gov/ODA/PEST/Pages/Pollinator.aspx> website with more
information on the dinotefuran restriction, including a list of specific
products affected as well as instructions for those who may have purchased
these products. 

 <http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/docs/audio/dinoterfuran.mp3> 
Audio of Director Coba's statement

 <http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/docs/pdf/news/130627dinotefuran.pdf> PDF version
of news release
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