Pesticides
| Browse Our Resources | Search for Resources Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry- Pesticides and Environmental Programs http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/portal/Offices/AgriculturalEnvironmentalSciences/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 https://pestreg.ldaf.state.la.us/PortalVBVS/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=17, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state. Laws and Regulations http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=86177, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state. Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://www.ldaf.state.la.us/portal/Offices/AgriculturalEnvironmentalSciences/Pesticide Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator. Louisiana State University AgCenter https://store.lsuagcenter.com/c-7-pesticide-applicators.aspx Contact your local parish extension office to find about availability of the study manual, or order it online through this site. The closed-book Private Pesticide Applicator exam is also taken at your local extension office, upon arrangement. Recertification is required every 3 years and requires a recertification meeting (notification will be provided by your local parish agent.) |
