Pesticides

NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PESTICIDE COMPLIANCE 

https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/aes/pesticide-compliance.html

 The Pesticide Compliance Staff:

• Works to ensure compliance with pesticide laws and regulations concerning the use of pesticides.

• Certifies and licenses people who apply pesticides.

• Ensures pesticide products in New Mexico are properly registered.

• Investigates suspected misuse of pesticides.

SPECIFIC LINKS OF INTEREST ON THIS SITE:

LAWS AND REGULATIONS 

Legislation applicable to pesticide use in NM:

New Mexico Pesticide Law Summary

PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING 

https://nmdeptag.nmsu.edu/aes/pesticides/private-applicators-pesticides.html

• Outlines the requirements for certification and licensing to become a Private Pesticide Applicator in NM.

• Includes information on recertification, which is required every 5 years.

• 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.

OTHER RESOURCES 

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 

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

http://aces.nmsu.edu/county/

REGISTERED PESTICIDES 

Search for pesticides registered for use in NM:

http://npirspublic.ceris.purdue.edu/state/state_menu.aspx?state=NM