Pesticides

New Mexico Department of Agriculture – Pesticide Compliance http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/pesticides

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://state.ceris.purdue.edu/doc/nm/statenm.html, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/laws-statutes/Pesticides.html, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://nmdaweb.nmsu.edu/pesticides/Private%20Pesticide%20Applicators.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 5 years) is also provided.

Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator. You can find study materials and learn about test locations on the site.

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension http://aces.nmsu.edu/county/

Offers self-guided materials for recertification and may also offer training classes.