Filing a Pesticides Complaint / Reporting a Spill

To File a Report of a Pesticide Complaint, Spill or Accidental Misapplication
1-877-WARNDEP
(1-877-927-6337)
DEP’s 24-Hour Hotline

The Bureau of Pesticide Control enforces any licensed pesticide dealer, dealer business, commercial pesticide operator, pesticide applicator, or any licensed pesticide applicator business, or any person required under the provisions of the Act and N.J.A.C. 7:30-3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, shall immediately notify the Department of any “reportable pesticide spill” as outlined in N.J.A.C. 7:30-9.17.

  1. The name, address and telephone number of the pesticide dealer, commercial pesticide operator, or applicator.
  2. The name, address and telephone number of the dealer business or applicator business, if any.
  3. The name and telephone number of the property owner or operator.
  4. The location of the incident.
  5. The name and EPA registration number of the pesticide.
  6. The estimated amount and dilution rate of pesticide involved; and
  7. The corrective action(s) taken.

 In the event of a Pesticide Poisoning, see our Resource List page for contacts and information.