Pesticides

The mission of the Pesticide Program is to ensure the protection of human health and the environment through the regulation of pesticide use and encouragement of reduced risk practices. While we recognize the benefits pesticides offer society we work to minimize risks resulting from pesticide production, distribution, use, misuse, storage and disposal. In addition, though education and public outreach we seek to promote reduced risk practices that result in positive human health and environmental outcomes.

• CORE Pesticide Applicator Certificate Training - June 24 -28, 2019. Sign Up>>

The primary responsibility of the Pesticide Program is to regulate the use, sale and distribution of pesticides in the District of Columbia, please see additional resources below:

• DC Pesticide Data Search and Pesticide Product Data Bank
• What is a pesticide?

Business resources are available to:

• Register a Pesticide Product
• Get Certified as a Pesticide Applicator

Pesticides Regulations and Laws:

• Pesticide Products Registration 
• Loretta Carter Hanes Pesticide Consumer Notification Act

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. Read More>>

Pesticides and Wildlife in the District - Are you controlling for wildlife in DC? You need a permit! Read More>>

Call the Toxic Substance Division for more information on pesticides and our services.