EPA v. Oliver Exterminating Services Corporation

Case summary

Respondent applied the fumigant Vikane, along with Chloropicrin, a warning agent, at wooden home in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico,to eliminate an infestation of termites. Respondent applied Vikane through the tarpaulin fumigation method, in which a tarpaulin of highly resistant material is supposed to be used to seal a property, minimizing the escape of Vikane. The product's label sets out clear instructions for how the product is to be applied, including the securing of a tarpaulin and the display of a sign at the application site with the contact information for the applicator. Under Section 12(a)(2)(G) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. § 136j(a)(2)(G), it is unlawful for any person to use any registered pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Respondent cited for misuse of pesticides FIFRA 12(a)(2)(g).

Defendants (1)

• Oliver Exterminating Services CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• OLIVER EXTERMINATING

  CALLE UTUADO #16, HATO REY, PR, 00917

  Registry ID: 110009437154

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Oliver Exterminating Services Corporationentered 2012-09-25

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-25Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-09-25Final Order Issued
• 2012-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered