Pesticides

Delaware Department of Agriculture –Pesticide Management http://dda.delaware.gov/pesticides/index.shtml

Find all the laws and regulations related to pesticide use in your state. There is also a searchable database for state-registered pesticides and certified pesticide applicators (commercial and private). In addition, information on becoming certified and licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator is available.  Specific links of interest include:

Registered Pesticides http://www.kellysolutions.com/de/pesticideindex.htm, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title3/600/601.shtml, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://dda.delaware.gov/pesticides/exam.shtml, which outlines the requirements for certification and licensing to become a Private Pesticide Applicator in your state. Information on recertification (which is required every 3 years) is also available.

Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator. You can request and/or download study materials and find out how to register for the certification exam through this website.

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension – Pesticide Information http://ag.udel.edu/extension/pesticide/index.php

Online training for the Private Pesticide Applicator certification exam. You can access the Core Training Manual online through this website.