Source: U.S. EPA
San Francisco - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking $57,750 in fines from an Orange, Calif. firm and $40,400 in fines from
a St. Louis firm for violations of federal pesticide laws.
The EPA cited Eagle One Golf Products, 1201 West Katella Avenue, Orange,
Calif., for allegedly selling an unregistered pesticide to homeowners'
associations and golf courses. Bio Logix Algae Treatment, which is
designed to control algae in ponds, was initially sold and distributed
illegally by a St-Louis-based firm, Biologix Products Group, under the
name "WaterTreat 100". The EPA is fining Biologix $40,040 for selling
and distributing an illegal pesticide.
The EPA discovered the violations through information
obtained during an inspection by the California Department of Pesticide
Regulation.
"Firms must register their products with the U.S. EPA if
they wish to sell them as pesticides. We will continue to pursue both
distributors and retailers of unregistered pesticides." said Enrique
Manzanilla, director of the EPA's Cross Media Division. "Without the
proper registration, we have no information on the effects of these
products, which could lead to harm to public health and the
environment."
Pesticides that have been registered with the agency will
have an EPA registration number on the label. The EPA will not register
a pesticide without information to show that it will not pose an
unreasonable risk when used according to the directions. The agency
ensures that pesticide labels provide consumers with the information
they need to use the products safely.
