EPA v. ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANY

Case summary

Two investigations conducted by the Tribal Pesticide Circuit Rider Program (Circuit Rider) in 2006 and 2007 found that in June of 2006, Asplundh applied Dow AgroSciences Garlon 4 (EPA Reg. No. 62719-40) at a rate higher than the maximum allowable rate on its label on at least eight (8) occasions in Orofino and Sweetwater, Idaho. EPA’s review of the collected information found that Asplundh applied Garlon 4 at up to 11.76 times the maximum rate. Because of these misuses, EPA is issuing a civil penalty.

Defendants (1)

• ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANYNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT CO

  700 BLAIR RD, WILLOW GROVE, PA, 190901784

  Registry ID: 110010718679

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2G — Misuse

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT COMPANYentered 2009-04-24

  Primary law: FIFRA

  Federal penalty: $4,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2009-01-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2009-04-24Final Order Issued
• 2009-04-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-01Enforcement Action Closed