United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Pesticides and
Toxic Substances (H7506C)
EPA-735-K-97-040
February, 1997
Protecting Endangered
Species
Interim Measures
Gila County, Arizona
The information in this pamphlet is similar to
what the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) expects to distribute once our
Endangered Species Protection Program is in
effect. The limitations on pesticide use are not
law at this time, but are being provided now for
your use in voluntarily protecting endangered and
threatened species from harm due to pesticide
use. We encourage you to use this information.
We also welcome your comments.
The Endangered Species Act is intended to
protect and promote recovery of animals and
plants that are in danger of becoming extinct due
to the activities of people. Under the Act, EPA
must ensure that use of pesticides it registers will
not result in harm to the species listed as
endangered or threatened by the U.S. fish and
Wildlife Service, or to habitat critical to those
species' survival. To implement the Endangered
Species Protection Program, labels of certain
pesticides will direct users to bulletins similar to
this sample pamphlet. This program will protect
endangered and threatened species from harm due
to pesticide use.
EPA requests your comments regarding the
information presented in this publication. Please
let us know whether the information is clear and
correct. Also tell us to what extent following the
recommended measures would affect you typical
pesticide use or productivity. This information
will be considered by EPA during the final stages
of program development.
Please submit comments to:
Interim Endangered Species
Protection Program (7506C)
U.S. EPA
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
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About This Publication
This publication contains a County Map
showing the Area within the county where
pesticide use should be limited to protect listed
species. These areas are identified on the map by
a shaded pattern. Each shaded pattern
corresponds to a species in need of protection.
The Shading Key shows the name of the species
that each shaded pattern represents and often
describes the shaded area. The area may be
described in terms of Township, Range; and
Section or by giving details about the habitat of
the species.
The first column of the "Table of Pesticide
Active Ingredients" lists the active ingredients for
which there should be limitations on use to
protect certain species. The next columns are
headed by the shaded pattern of the species with
Codes listed underneath them.
The Code indicates the specific limitation that is
necessary to protect the species. The section titled
Limitations on Pesticide Use explains the code.
Does This Information Apply to You?
To determine whether this information applies
to your use of a pesticide, review the questions
below. The information applies only if you
answer "yes" to both questions:
• Do you intend to use pesticides within or
near the shaded area on the county map?
• Are any of the ingredients listed on the front
panel of your pesticide product label named
in the "Table of Pesticide Active
Ingredients"? i
If you answer "yes" to both questions, you
should follow the instructions on "How to Use
This Information" to determine if you should
limit use of the pesticide to help protect listed
species.
If you answer "no" to either question, you
should follow the usage directions on the
pesticide product label.
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GILA COUNTY, ARIZONA
LEGEND
County Border
County Seat
City, Town
Interstate, U.S., State Highway,
Forest Service Road
Landmark
Mt, Pk., Butte, Spot Elev.
Unimproved Road
or Trail
Park, Reservation,
Forest, Monument
River, Stream,
Lake, Reservoir
Spring
Canyon
Tonto
National Forest
Cottonwood
Reed Spring
Spring
Horse Canyon
PUNKIN CENTER
Velasquez
Butte
Sycamore
Yankee Joe Canyon
San Carlos
Indian 'Reservation
Theodore
Roosevelt
Lake
Sycamore
Canyon
Webster
Mountain
Tonto
National
Forest
60
Dick
Spring
Canyon
Carlos Reservoir
River
Mescal Warm Spring
Mescal Creek
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SHADING KEY
Arizona agave (plant), Agave arizonica (Agavaceae, the agave family). Within the shaded area shown on the
map, the species habitat is on slopes, mesas, and hills. Pesticide use limitations do not apply in irrigated
pastureland or cropland.
Arizona hedgehog cactus (plant), Echinocereus triglochidiatus var. arizonicus (Cactaceae, the cactus family).
Within the shaded area shown on the map, the species habitat is in boulder outcrops and rocky ledges in
chaparral and mountain woodlands at elevations of 3,800 - 5,200 feet. Pesticide use limitations do not apply in •
irrigated pastureland or cropland.
Gila (include Yaqui) topminnow (fish), Poeciliopsis occidentalis. The shaded areas shown on the map are
for: K
Reed Spring in T8N R1OE Sec. 34
Kayler Spring in T7N R1 OE Sec. 23
Sycamore Spring in T3N R15E Sec. 24
Mescal Warm Spring in T3S R17E Sec. 20
Loach minnow (fish). Tiaroga cobitis. The shaded area shown on the map is on the White River from 1/4 mile
east of the western edge of T41/2N R22E Sec. 22 east to the county border.
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Limitations On Pesticide Use
Codes/Limitations
1a Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide within 20 yards from the edge of water for
ground applications, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
1x Within the area described under the Shading Key and 1/a mile up all streams that join the area, do not apply this pesticide
within 20 yards from the edge of water for ground applications, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
2a Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide within 40 yards from the edge of water for
ground applications, nor within 200 yards for aerial applications.
3x Within the area described under the Shading Key and 1/2 mile up all streams that join the area, dp not apply this pesticide
within 100 yards from the edge of water for ground applications, nor within 1/4 mile for aerial applications.
Sa Do not apply ultra low volume (ULV) applications within 1 mile from the edge of water within the area described under
the Shading Key.
10a Do not apply directly to water within the area described under the Shading Key, nor within 1 mile upstream from the
area.
17b Do not apply this pesticide in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key). For ground applications do not
apply within 100 yards of the habitat, nor within V* mile for aerial applications.
20a Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply directly to water.
29 Do not apply this pesticide in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key). For ground applications do not
apply within 20 yards of the habitat, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
32a Do not apply this pesticide on rights-of-way in the species habitat (described under the Shading Key).
41a Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide within 1/4 mile from the edge of water for
ground applications, nor within 1/2 mile for aerial applications.
196 Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide above the threshold application rate (TAR)
indicated within 20 yards from the edge of water for ground applications, nor within 100 yards for aerial applications.
296 Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide above the threshold application rate (TAR)
Indicated within 40 yards from the edge of water for ground applications, nor within 200 yards for aerial applications.
396 Within the area described under the Shading Key, do not apply this pesticide above the threshold application rate (TAR)
indicated within 100 yards from the edge of water for ground applications, nor within 1A mile for aerial applications.
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Reducing Runoff and Drift
Careful use of pesticides can diminish harm to the environment and reduce exposure of endangered and threatened species
to pesticides. Using pesticide runoff and drift measures may be helpful in keeping more of the applied pesticide on the
field and may also lower your costs of pesticides.
Runoff
Where possible, use methods which reduce soil erosion, such as limited till and contour plowing; these methods also
reduce pesticide runoff.
Where feasible, use application techniques such as T banding and in-furrow techniques, which incorporate the pesticide
into the soil.
Pesticides with ground water warning labels are more likely to enter ground and surface water than those without such
warnings. When possible, use a pesticide that does not contain a ground water warning label.
Keep Informed about changing weather conditions, and try to avoid pesticide application when heavy rainfall is expected.
Drift
Wind direction, speed, and evaporation are important factors in reducing drift. Most importantly, pesticides should be
applied when the wind direction is away from areas of concern; try to avoid application during periods of high winds.
Avoiding applications during the hottest part of the day, when evaporation is highest, will further reduce drift.
When high winds and excessive evaporation are not present, a drift retardant may be useful for aerial applications.
Using the largest droplet size compatible with the pesticide coverage will reduce drift. Typically, higher spray volumes
will also result in less drift.
For the Protection of Your Land, Always Read and Follow Label Directions
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Active Ingredient !
Arizona Agave
Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
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Code TAR*
ETHION
ETHOPROP
FENAMIPHOS
FLURIDONE
FONOFOS
HEXAZINONE 29 29
ISOFENPHOS (granular)
ISOFENPHOS (non-granular)
MALATHION
MANCOZEB
MCPA (all forms) 29 29
METHIDATHION
METHOMYL
METHYL PARATHION
METRIBUZIN - 32a
NALED
OXAMYL (granular)
OXAMYL (non-granular) - -
OXYDEMETON-METHYL
OXYFLUORFEN (granular) - 17b
OXYFLUORFEN (non-granular) - 17b
PARAQUAT 29 29
PARATHION (ethyl) (granular)
PARATHION (ethyl) (non-granular) - -
PENDIMETHALIN
Granular Formulations and
Soil-incorporated Liquids — —
Liquids not Soil-incorporated - -
PERMETHRIN
PHORATE
PHOSMET
PHOSPHAMIDON
PICLORAM (all forms) 29 29
PROFENOFOS
PROPACHLOR (granular)
PROPACHLOR (non-granular) - -
PROPARGITE
PYRETHRINS
SULFOMETURON METHYL - 32a
SULPROFOS
TEBUTHIURON 29 29
TERBUFOS
THiOPHANATE-METHYL
TRIBUFOS (DEF)
TRICHLORFON (granular)
TRICHLORFON (non-granular)
TRIFLURALIN
Granular Formulations and
Soil-incorporated Liquids — , -
Liquids not Soil-incorporated - -
*TAR a Threshold Application Rate (Pounds of active ingredient per acr
Shading Pattern
3ila Topminnow Loach Minnow
^^^ >>>X
Code TAR* Code TAR*
396 0.5
1x -
1x -
- . - 20a -
- 1a -
196 2.8
3x,5a - 3x,5a,10a -
196 0.75
1x , -
5a,196 0.2 5a,396 0.2
3x,5a - 3x,5a,10a -
5a,396 2.0 5a,396 2.0
_ 1 a
I d
196 1.5
196 2.5
Oo ' —
~~* ~~ f-Ci
396 0.75
- - 2a -
- - 3x -
- - 2a -
- - 3x -
196 0.04
- - 3x -
- - 3x
- - 196 4
3x -
296 1.3 296 1.3
396 0.4 396 0.4
196 1.5
1x,5a - 3x,5a,10a -
196 1.5
- 3x • -
- - 1x
5a,396 1
2a - 2a -
396 3.5 396 3.5
- - 2a
396 0.5
3 per application)
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How To Use This Information
1) On the county map, find the specific shading patterns that cover, or are close to, the area where you will apply pesticides.
2) Read the descriptor in the Shading Key for those patterns; this may further identify the area involved.
3) In the 'Table of Pesticide Active Ingredients," locate the active ingredients in the pesticide you intend to apply.
4) Locate the codes to the right of the active ingredient name and under the shading patterns that apply to you.
5) When using the pesticide, you should follow the limitations indicated for those codes described under "Limitations on
Pesticide Use."
6) If you are applying more than one listed active ingredient or applying a listed active ingredient in an area with more than
one shaded pattern (species), multiple codes may apply. If so, you should follow the most restrictive limitation.
7) Read the information on Reducing Runoff and Drift on the back of this pamphlet.
Table of Pesticide Active Ingredients
Active Ingredient
Shading Pattern
Arizona Agave
Arizona Hedgehog Cactus
Code TAR*
Gila Topminnow
Code TAR*
Loach Minnow
Code TAR*
2,4-D (all forms) 29 29 - -
ALDICARB _ . _
ATRAZINE 29 29 -
AZINPHOS-METHYL - -
BENOMYL -
BENSULIDE
Granular Formulations and
Soil-incorporated Liquids - - - -
Liquids not Soil-incorporated - - - —
CAPTAN - - ix
CARBARYt - - 3x
CARBOFURAN - - - -
CHLOROTHALONIL (granular) - -
CHLOROTHALONIL (non-granular) -
CHLORPYRIFOS
Apples — - 41 a —
All Other Uses Except
as a Termiticide - - 3x —
CLOPYRALID 29 29 -
COPPER SULFATE (all salts)
DIAZINON
Granular Formulations and
Soil-incorporated Liquids — - 2a -
• Liquids not Soil-incorporated - — 3x -
DICAMBA (all forms) 29 29 -
DICHLORPROP (2,4-DP) 29 29 ' -
DICOFOL - -
DICROTOPHOS - _ . _
DIFLUBENZURON - - - -
DIMETHOATE - -
DISULFOTON
Granular Formulations and
Soil-incorporated Liquids - • — - —
Liquids not Soil-incorporated - - —
DIURON - - -
ENDOSULFAN
ESFENVALERATE - - -
196
3x,5a
3x
2a
396
1x
3x
296
2a
396
41 a
3x,10a
1x
2a
3x
396
196
1x
3x,5a
2a
3x
196
3x,5a
1x,5a
0.5
4
0.7
2.8
;
1
1.2
4
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