EPA v. Big Tom's Pest Control

Case summary

Based on the facts set forth in in section IV of this Agreement, Respondent used the pesticide Prodiamine 65 WDG, EPA Registration Number 66222-89 in a manner inconsistent with its label in violation of section 12(a)(2)(G) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(2)(G) and is therefore subject to the assessment of civil penalties under section 14 of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136l. Based on the facts set forth in section IV of this Agreement, Respondent used the pesticide Tengard, EPA Registration Number 70506-6 in a manner inconsistent with its label in violation of section 12(a)(2)(G) of FIFRA, 7 U.S.C. ? 136j(a)(2)(G) and is therefore subject to the assessment of civil penalties under section 14 of FIFRA, 7 u. s.c. ? 1361. Based on the facts set forth in section IV of this Agreement, Respondent violated Utah regulation R68-7-14(15) by using Prodiamine 65 WDG, EPA Registration Number 66222-89, in such a way that it was applied either directly or through runoff onto the property of another without consent. Based on the facts set forth in section IV of this Agreement, Respondent violated Utah regulation R68-7-19. Transportation, Storage, Handling, Usage, and Disposal of Pesticides and Pesticide Containers by failing to have, at a minimum, a pesticide spill kit in each pesticide service vehicle, pesticide service trailer, and at each pesticide business location.

Defendants (1)

• Big Toms Pest Control LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BIG TOM'S PEST CONTROL

  270 S. 100 E, CEDAR CITY, UT, 84720

  Registry ID: 110071819513

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Big Tom's Pest Controlentered 2026-08-10

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $11,639

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-10-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-08-10Final Order Issued
• 2026-08-31Enforcement Action Data Entered