The main goal of the Pesticide Management Program is to prevent adverse human health or environmental effects from the misuse of pesticides.

Pesticide management programs include:

• Registration of pesticides - controls the pesticide products being used in the state. 

• Certification of pesticide applicators and enforcement of  pesticide use as specified in directions on labels  - ensures that pesticides are used properly. 
  

• Integrated pest management (IPM)  - IPM is promoted as a method to achieve high quality pest control while reducing pesticide impacts. 
  

• Permit programs for aerial and aquatic pesticide applications

Information for Individuals/Homeowners

Pesticides Pre-notification Registry - Information and application for people wishing to register for pre-notification of pesticide application to abutting property.
Integrated Pest Management for the Homeowner 
Nuisance Aquatic Vegetation Management (PDF, 1830K)
Kelly Registration Systems - Search databases for Connecticut licensed applicators, pesticide application businesses and/or pesticide product registrations.

Other Sources of Information about Pesticides
US EPA - Pesticide Information 
National Pesticide Information Center
UCONN Cooperative Extension Service - Integrated Pest Management Program

Pesticide Certification and Licensing

NOTE: Pursuant to the recently adopted state budget, all Pesticide Examination Fees increased as of October 1, 2009.

Pesticide Certification (Licensing)
Pesticide Operator's Manual (PDF)
Pesticide Control Statute Clarifications

Information for Registering a Pesticide Application Business
Pesticide Application Business Registration

Information for Pesticide Manufacturers or Distributors
Application for Registration of Pesticides

Restricted Use and Permit Use Pesticides in Connecticut - A list of currently restricted use or permit use pesticides in Connecticut.

Useful Telephone Contacts

Poison Control Center:  1-800-222-1222
DEP 24-hour Emergency Spill Reporting:  (860) 424-3338
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: (203) 974-8500

For more information, please contact the Pesticide Management Program at (860) 424-3369 or write to:

Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Pesticide Management Program
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT  06106-5127

Content Last Updated October 2, 2009