Pesticide-Sensitive Crop Registry and Locator

The Pesticide-Sensitive Crop Registry and Locator is a new, voluntary online service from the Missouri Department of Agriculture that provides a place for producers of pesticide-sensitive crops to list their crop locations. Pesticide applicators can search the registry by county and crop so they can be aware of where crops sensitive to pesticide drift are located.

Sensitive Crops

Examples of some specialty crops that are known to be sensitive to some pesticides are grapes, apples, strawberries, cane fruits, melons, tomatoes, broadleaf vegetables, some nursery crops and certified organic crops. Honeybees are also vulnerable to drift from insecticides so hive locations can be listed.

To be listed on the registry, the crops:

• Must be for commercial use.
• Must meet minimum total acreage requirements of:
• half an acre for fruits and vegetables
• one acre for vineyards, orchards or certified organic crops
• Honeybee hives for commercial purposes can be listed. Multiple hive locations can be mapped.

Getting Crop Locations Listed on the Registry

Producers can join this registry by completing the registration form. Multiple locations can be listed for a single producer. If you grow several sensitive crops at the same location you only need to list the primary crop; however, list the total acreage of the combined crops.

Sensitive crop entries will include maps and a location description to make it easier for pesticide applicators to know where the crops are when they use the search feature. If you have problems making your field maps, check the box on the form and someone will contact you.

To keep the registry current, you will be notified annually to confirm registration and provide updates in January. For assistance, contact the Integrated Pest Management Program at (573) 751-5505.

Disclaimer

The Missouri Department of Agriculture assumes no liability for the accuracy of the information provided by the producers or for any damages to persons, real property or personal property or for any cause of action relating to the use of any information provided to or placed on the sensitive crop registry. The registry is provided as a service to producers and pesticide applicators and does not eliminate any liability of the registry user regarding compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.