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Contacts:
Ann R. Waters, Outreach Coordinator, Pesticide Control Program
Phone: (609) 984-5014; Fax: (609) 984-6555
Email: awaters@dep.state.nj.us
Website: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/enforcement/pcp/
Mission: The primary function of the Pesticide Control Program (PCP) is to ensure compliance with federal and State laws and regulations regarding the use, sale, transport, disposal, manufacture, and storage of pesticides in New Jersey. It also promotes pollution prevention and pesticide use reduction initiatives through training and outreach activities involving alternative pest control strategies such as IPM. The Program consists of the Administrator's Office and two Bureaus, the Bureau of Pesticide Operations (BPO) and the Bureau of Pesticide Compliance (BPC).
The Administrator's Office establishes policy for the PCP and serves as the liaison with the regulated community, other agencies, and the general public. It provides guidance on regulations development and input on proposed legislation.
The BPO certifies and licenses agricultural and commercial users of pesticides, and pesticide dealers. It registers all pesticide products sold, used or manufactured in the State; reviews and processes permits for the use of pesticides in aquatic sites and for large scale mosquito or fly control programs; and registers beekeepers for notification purposes.
The BPC enforces the state code and the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Routine inspections, compliance assistance, and complaint investigations are conducted at commercial applicator businesses (such as pest control operators), and farms.
Services:
- Certification exam development and administration for pesticide applicator and dealer licensing.
Certification training manual development and revision for pesticide applicator and dealer licensing.
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