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Soil Fumigant Toolbox

  • Soil Fumigants

    Training, fumigant management plans, buffer zones, and other
    safety measures to ensure protections for agricultural workers and bystanders.

About Soil Fumigants

About Soil Fumigants
  • What Are Soil Fumigants?
  • Implementing Safety Measures
  • Soil Fumigant Chemicals
  • Soil Fumigant Labels

Buffer Zones and Tarps

Buffer Zones and Tarps
  • Buffer Zone Requirements for Soil Fumigant Applications
  • Tarps
  • Calculating Buffer Zones
  • Buffer Zone Fact Sheets

Fumigant Management Plans

Fumigant Management Plans
  • Introduction to Fumigant Management Plans
  • Phase 2 Templates

Information for Fumigant Handlers and Certified Applicators

Information for Fumigant Handlers and Certified Applicators
  • Soil Fumigant Training for Certified Applicators
  • Safety Information for Handlers
  • Fact Sheet on Measures Required to Protect Workers From Fumigant Exposures
  • Complying With Required State and Tribal Notification Before Soil Fumigations

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Information for State and Tribal Agencies
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Related Information

  • Regulatory Status of Fumigant Chemicals
  • Background Presentations on Fumigant Requirements
  • Find More Pesticide Information
  • Find the Latest Information on Tarps That Meet Requirements and Qualify for Buffer Zone Credits
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Last updated on March 12, 2025
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