Aerial Applicators Encouraged to Take Quick Survey on Pesticide Label Changes

University of Maine researchers are conducting a study to understand how pesticide applicators view new language on pesticide labels and EPA’s online Bulletins Live! Two (BLT) covering Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. The study seeks to determine an applicator’s ability to comply with the new requirements and how well they understand key terms related to compliance. Terms and concepts addressed in the survey include “managed areas” as well as respondents’ interpretation of language tied to reducing spray drift, runoff and soil erosion. The results of the research will help guide future outreach and education efforts regarding ESA compliance.

The Applicator Perspectives on Pesticide Label Changes Survey is an anonymous online survey that will take respondents approximately 20 minutes to complete. The survey is voluntary and confidential; you may be asked to provide your name and email, but that’s ONLY if you want a copy of the results. You DO NOT need to provide any contact information. The survey will close December 4, 2026.

Please follow this link to take the survey: University of Maine ESA survey.