Section 02.03.03.010 - DEFINITIONSIn addition to Section 22-3401, Idaho Code, the following are defined as:
01.Antimicrobial Pesticides. Substances or mixture of substances used to destroy or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi on inanimate objects and surfaces.02.Certification. Passing one (1) or more examinations, to initially demonstrate an applicant's competence, as required by the licensing provisions of this act, in order to use or distribute pesticides, or to act as a pesticide consultant.03.Chemigator. Any person engaged in the application of chemicals through any type of irrigation system.04.Hazard Area. Cities, towns, subdivisions, schools, hospitals, or densely populated areas.05.High Volatile Esters. Formulations of 2,4-D which contain methyl, ethyl, butyl, isopropyl, octylamyl and pentyl esters.06.Janitorial Services. Surface cleaning or surface sanitation operations that use pesticides.Janitorial services extend to households and buildings and may include, but are not limited to; bathroom, food storage/processing, food service, retail sales, office, maintenance, educational, government and other like facilities.07.Limited Supervision. The supervision of a professional commercial apprentice by a supervising applicator licensed in the categories necessary for the pesticide application. The supervising applicator is limited to supervision of two (2) professional commercial apprentice applicators at one (1) time and must maintain immediate communications (voice, radio, cellular telephone, or similar) with the supervised applicators for the duration of all pesticide applications.08.Low Volatile Esters. Formulations of 2,4-D; 2,4-DP; MCPA and MCPB which contain butoxyethanol, propylene glycol, tetrahydrofurfuryl, propylene glycol butyl ether, butoxy propyl, ethylhexyl and isoctyl esters.09.Mixer-Loader. Any person who works under the supervision of a professional applicator in the mixing and loading of pesticides to prepare for, but not actually make, applications.10.On-Site Supervision. A noncertified applicator may apply general use and restricted use pesticides under on-site supervision by a professional applicator with the required license categories. The supervising pesticide applicator must be physically at the site of application, must have visual contact with the pesticide applicator, and must be able to direct the actions of the noncertified pesticide applicator. The supervising applicator may not supervise more than two (2) noncertified pesticide applicators at one (1) time.11.Pesticide Drift. Movement of pesticide dust or droplets through the air at the time of application or soon after, to any site other than the area intended.12.Recertification. The requalification of a certified person through seminar attendance over a set period of time, or taking an examination at the end of a set period of time, to ensure that the person continues to meet the requirements of changing technology and maintains competence.13.Seminar. Any Department-approved meeting or activity convened for the purpose of presenting pesticide recertification information.14.Sprinkler Irrigation. Method of irrigation in which the water is sprayed, or sprinkled, through the air to the ground surface.15.Waters of the State. Any surface waters such as canals, ditches, laterals, lakes, streams, or rivers.Idaho Admin. Code r. 02.03.03.010
Effective July 1, 2024 (Temporary)