Pesticides

Arkansas State Plant Board http://plantboard.arkansas.gov/Pesticides/Pages/default.aspx

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 http://plantboard.arkansas.gov/Pesticides/Pages/PesticideRegistration.aspx, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://plantboard.arkansas.gov/Pesticides/Pages/LawsandRegs.aspx, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://plantboard.arkansas.gov/Pesticides/licensingPermits/Pages/PrivateApplicator.aspx, which outlines the requirements for certification and licensing to become a Private Pesticide Applicator in your state.

Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator. Information on recertification (which is required every 5 years) is also provided.

University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension- Pesticide Training, Licensing, and Application http://www.aragriculture.org/pesticides/

Offers the Private Pesticide Applicator training session that is required by the Arkansas State Plant Board for certification. You can visit the Extension’s website to find information on training dates and locations.