As you know products that contain neonicotinoids and have certain use patterns will have a classification change from General Use to Restricted Use on July 1, 2022. In order to help inform the manufacturers, dealers, sellers and applicators of which products will be changing from general use to restricted use, the Department has created the list of neonicotinoid products that currently are and will become restricted use beginning July 1st. You may find the list at the link below. Please note that this list is subject to change.
Additionally, MDAR is anticipating that there will be more of a need for companies to follow the Direct Supervision regulations with this change. Therefore, MDAR has updated its Direct Supervision Frequently Asked Question document as well.
https://www.mass.gov/doc/list-of-neonicotinoid-pesticides/download
https://www.mass.gov/doc/direct-supervision-frequently-asked-questions-faq/download
Taryn LaScola-Miner, Director, Crop and Pest Services Division
