Pesticides

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Pesticides http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16988---,00.html

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.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16988_35290-86332--,00.html, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16988_35291---,00.html, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_16988_35289-182766--,00.html, 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 provided.

Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator.

Michigan State University Cooperative Extension – Pesticide Safety Program http://www.pested.msu.edu/PesticideApplicatorCertification/applicator.htm

Purchase study materials for the Private Pesticide Applicator exam.