Pesticides

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce – Pesticide Program http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/departments/bpi/bpi-pesticide-program.htm

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.kellysolutions.com/MS/pesticideindex.htm, which allows you to search for pesticides registered for use in your state.

Laws and Regulations http://www.mdac.state.ms.us/agency/regulations_laws/reg_%20pdfs/Subpart%203/08%20-%20Pesticide%20Law.pdf, which links to legislation applicable to pesticide use in your state.

Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension - Pesticide Applicator Training http://msucares.com/insects/pesticide/index.html, 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.

MSU Cooperative Extension provides trainings for those interested in becoming a Private Pesticide Applicator. You can find contact information on this website for your local extension office to learn more about the dates and locations of training and certification sessions.