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Contact Bureau of Pesticide Control

 Phone
609-984-6568

 Fax
609-984-5555

 Mailing Address
401 East State Street
Mail Code 401-04A
P.O. Box 420
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0420

General Pesticide Control Communications

pcp@dep.nj.gov

Courses, Training, Business and Applicator licensing

PestCertCourses@dep.nj.gov

Pesticide Product Registration

PesticideProduct@dep.nj.gov

Rules Manager Communications

Pesticides@dep.nj.gov

Operator licensing

PestOperator@dep.nj.gov

Agricultural Worker Protection Standard

wpspesticides@dep.nj.gov

Aquatics Permitting

aqrats@dep.nj.gov

File a Pesticide Complaint

The Bureau of Pesticide Control encourages both citizens and industry members to be aware and cooperative regarding pesticide-related incidents. If you observe a potential pesticide violation, please call the DEP 24-Hour Hotline. Reporting any possible violations helps us determine whether a violation has occurred, take corrective or preventive actions, and ultimately contributes to our efforts to protect public health and the environment.

You may choose to report the issue anonymously. However, providing your name and phone number can be helpful in case we need to follow up with questions or request additional information. The following details are important for reporting an incident or concern. The more information you provide, the better equipped we will be to conduct a successful investigation.

  1. Name and address of alleged violator or responsible party, if known
  2. Date of incident
  3. Time of incident
  4. Address or site of incident
  5. Nature of the problem
  6. Name of pesticides involved, if known
  7. Application method: hand-held or backpack sprayer, high-pressure hose, boom sprayer, etc.
  8. If any harm or injury, describe the injury or environmental effect

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

Report a Spill

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.