Pesticides

Illinois Department of Agriculture – Pesticides http://www.agr.state.il.us/Environment/Pesticide/pestuses.html

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://www.agr.state.il.us/Environment/Pesticide/productsearch.php, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=1596&ChapAct=415%26nbsp%3BILCS%26nbsp%3B60%2F&ChapterID=36&
ChapterName=ENVIRONMENTAL+SAFETY&ActName=Illinois+Pesticide+Act%2E, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing http://www.agr.state.il.us/Environment/Pesticide/training/privappl.html, which outlines the requirements for certification and licensing to become a Private Pesticide Applicator in your state. Information on recertification (which is required every 3 years) is also provided.

Forest landowners wishing to apply restricted use pesticides on their property must be licensed as a Private Pesticide Applicator.

University of Illinois Cooperative Extension- Pesticide Safety Education Program http://web.extension.illinois.edu/psep/

Provides training and testing for individuals wishing to become a Private Pesticide Applicator. This site has information on dates and locations of training as well as a link to an online training course.