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ESA: What's New in 2026

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Taylor Randell Singleton
Extension Sustainability Specialist
University of Georgia (Tifton)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
  1. ESA: What’s New in 2026
  2. New Label Additions
  3. Bulletins & BLT
  4. EPA's Bulletins LIve! Two Website
  5. Locate Pesticide Use Limitation Areas (PULAs) using the EPA's Bulletins LIve! Two Website
  6. New Label Additions
  7. Spray Drift Mitigation
  8. Spray Drift Buffer Mitigation
  9. PDF Worksheet Available
  10. Calculators Available!!!
  11. PALM App
  12. PALM App
  13. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  14. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  15. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  16. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  17. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  18. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  19. Buffer Reduction Calculator - Ground Example
  20. New Label Additions
  21. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation
  22. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Menu
  23. PDF Worksheet Available
  24. PALM App
  25. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  26. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  27. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  28. How to Prepare
  29. Tailored to Your Specific County?
  30. Resources
  31. Call anytime with questions!



SLIDE CONTENTS
  1. ESA: What’s New in 2026 Taylor Randell Singleton – Extension Sustainability Specialist University of Georgia (Tifton) Map provided by Compliance Service International (CSI)
  2. Three New Sections: BLT Are you in a PULA? Spray drift mitigation “Mandatory Spray Drift Buffers” Runoff/erosion mitigation “Mandatory Runoff Mitigation” New Label Additions
  3. Bulletins & BLT Geographically specific use restrictions to protect listed species = PULAs Beyond general label restrictions BULLETIN Outlines PULA (pesticide use limitation area) where use is limited; defines additional measures applicator must follow BLT “Bulletins Live! Two” Map-based website for locating PULAs and accessing related bulletins for pesticide applications
  4. https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/bulletins-live-two-view-bulletins
  5. https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1347/locate-pesticide-use-limitation-areas-pulas-using-the-epas-bulletins-live-two-website/
  6. Three New Sections: BLT Are you in a PULA? Spray drift mitigation “Mandatory Spray Drift Buffers” Runoff/erosion mitigation “Mandatory Runoff Mitigation” New Label Additions
  7. Label will outline what mitigations are necessary: Mitigate spray drift: Downwind buffers Application method dependent Spray Drift Mitigation Ground Applications (0-230 ft – herbicide) (0-100 ft – insecticide) Aerial Applications (0-320 ft – herbicide) (0-300 ft – insecticide) Airblast Applications (0-160 ft – herbicide) (0-85 ft – insecticide)
  8. Spray Drift Buffer Mitigation Options available to reduce buffer distance down (100%)
  9. PDF Worksheet Available https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-06/spray-drift-mitigation-worksheet-april-2025-v2.pdf
  10. Calculators Available!!! Excel Spreadsheet – In-depth, downloadable App – Web-based, mobile friendly….SIMPLE
  11. PALM App https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/pesticide-app-label-mitigations Mobile friendly!
  12. PALM App https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/pesticide-app-label-mitigations Mobile friendly!
  13. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/pesticide-app-label-mitigations
  14. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example Can “group” fields Field is defined as a piece of land managed as a single unit (i.e crop) Can be divided based on crop, features, etc.
  15. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example
  16. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example
  17. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example
  18. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example
  19. Buffer Reduction Calculator – Ground Example
  20. Three New Sections: BLT Are you in a PULA? Spray drift mitigation “Mandatory Spray Drift Buffers” Runoff/erosion mitigation “Mandatory Runoff Mitigation” New Label Additions
  21. Label will outline what mitigations are necessary: 0-9 points required by label: Herbicide/use dependent Runoff/Erosion Mitigation 40+ practices included on the mitigation menu
  22. U.S. EPA Slide From Herbicide Strategy
  23. PDF Worksheet Available https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2025-06/runoff-mitigation-worksheet-april-2025.pdf
  24. PALM App https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/pesticide-app-label-mitigations Mobile friendly!
  25. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  26. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  27. Runoff/Erosion Mitigation Calculation
  28. How to Prepare Review definitions of mitigation menu options Read through labels with new mitigation language Practice navigating BLT if not comfortable – generate bulletins Bookmark and practice with calculator of choice – either excel or web app IF COMFORTABLE, feel free to make your own worksheet?
  29. Tailored to Your Specific County?
  30. Resources
  31. Call anytime with questions!