Department of Agriculture and Forestry, State of Louisiana - Mike Strain DVM, Commissioner

Herbicide Restrictions

The application of restricted herbicides at certain times and in certain areas of Louisiana requires issuance of a waiver from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Any commercial applicator desiring a restricted herbicide waiver shall apply to the LDAF District Office in your area at least 24 hours prior to the date scheduled for application of the pesticide. The application for waiver shall contain the following information:

1. The name and address of the person requesting the application;
2. The name of the applicator who will actually make the application;
3. The name of the owner-operator, if different from the applicator making the application;
4. The location where the application will be made, including the crop and name and address of the landowner;
5. The proposed date and hour when the application is scheduled; and
6. Any other information pertinent to the specific waiver application which may be required by the commissioner.

For detailed information on the different herbicide restrictions, click on the links listed below:

Restricted Herbicide Waiver Application Area Map
§1103. Restrictions on Application of Certain Pesticides
Title 7 XXIII Pesticides Rules and Regulations

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