Bureau of Pesticide Control
Pesticide Training Courses
- Basic Pesticide Training
- Pesticide Category Training
- New Jersey Pesticide Trainer Certification
5-year Recertification
Commercial and Private Applicators must earn 16 credits per category and 8 core credits during their 5-year recertification period or pass the exam(s) again in their fifth year.
Advisories and Alerts
Essential information on safe use and regulations, helping residents and businesses stay informed about health impacts and best practices for pesticide safety.
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September 13, 2023
Alert: Pesticide Product Management Practices, Proper Disposal Methods, and Container Recycling Options for NJ Farms -
April 29, 2021
Alert: Announcing Changes to the Department’s Administration of Certain Licensing, Certification and Registration Functions -
March 23, 2021
Alert: Treatment and Applications at New Jersey Aquatic Sites -
October 5, 2020
Alert: Fogging/Misting Systems Using Disinfectants/Sanitizers as a COVID-19 Treatment – Not permissible for Human Exposure
EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of the Pesticide Dacthal
- EFFECTIVE AUGUST 7, 2024, DCPA (DACTHAL) may not be sold, distributed, or used in any manner.
- EPA is using its emergency suspension authority to stop the use of this pesticide to address serious health risk.
- DCPA is a pesticide registered to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings.
- Additional information is available in the DCPA registration review docket EPA Finalizes Cancellation of the Pesticide Dacthal | US EPA
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Public Notice of the Suspension of Harvest from Shellfish Beds Dangerous to Health
Water sampling data collected and analyzed by the Department indicate that certain shellfish growing waters do not consistently meet the fecal coliform standards for Approved or Restricted waters.
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