Pesticide FAQ
Q: Whom should I contact if I think I may have been exposed to a pesticide?
A: In case of emergencies, please call 911 or contact a local Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222. Staff in the Scientific Evaluation Section can provide general information on the potential health risks of an active ingredient and the risks associated with the intended use of a pesticide.
A: In case of emergencies, please call 911 or contact a local Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222. Staff in the Scientific Evaluation Section can provide general information on the potential health risks of an active ingredient and the risks associated with the intended use of a pesticide.
Q: If I have a complaint involving a pesticide application, whom do I contact?
A: Staff of the Bureau of Inspections and Incident Response will field your complaints about pesticide use related to structural pest control, lawn care, mosquito control, aquatic week control and agricultural applications.
A: Staff of the Bureau of Inspections and Incident Response will field your complaints about pesticide use related to structural pest control, lawn care, mosquito control, aquatic week control and agricultural applications.
Q: How can I find which pesticides are available for certain pests and crops, etc.?
A: Contact your local county extension office.
A: Contact your local county extension office.
Q: When does a pesticide product need to be registered in Florida?
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940 or visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations [ 89.78 KB ] for Pesticide Registration
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940 or visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations [ 89.78 KB ] for Pesticide Registration
Q: How do I register a pesticide product in Florida?
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940.
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940.
Q: How can I find which pesticide products are registered for use in Florida?
A: For a list of pesticide products registered in Florida, search the FDACS Pesticide Registration database or the NSPIRS database (http://www.aapco.org/).
A: For a list of pesticide products registered in Florida, search the FDACS Pesticide Registration database or the NSPIRS database (http://www.aapco.org/).
Q: How can I find additional information on pesticide product brands registered in Florida?
A: Additional information on Florida's pesticide product brands is available at http://www.aapco.org/.
A: Additional information on Florida's pesticide product brands is available at http://www.aapco.org/.
Q: How do I discontinue a product brand registration?
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940.
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 617-7940.
Q: How do I find information on registering a pesticide product at the federal level?
A: Visit the U.S. EPA's website at www2.epa.gov/pesticide-registration.
A: Visit the U.S. EPA's website at www2.epa.gov/pesticide-registration.
Q: Are there pesticide products requiring registration in Florida, that do not require federal registration?
A: Yes. For details, see the Florida “Exempted Pesticide Policy” [ 20.72 KB ] and "Exempt Pesticide" under FIFRA, section 25(b) [ 38.66 KB ].
A: Yes. For details, see the Florida “Exempted Pesticide Policy” [ 20.72 KB ] and "Exempt Pesticide" under FIFRA, section 25(b) [ 38.66 KB ].
Q: How do I apply for a Pest Control License?
A: Visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations for Pest Control.
A: Visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations for Pest Control.
Q: How do I apply for a Pesticide Applicator License?
A: Visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations [ 95.18 KB ] for Pesticides Licenses.
A: Visit the department’s Licensing Permits Registrations [ 95.18 KB ] for Pesticides Licenses.
Q: How do I find information on pesticide analysis?
A: Contact the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories at (850) 617-7830.
A: Contact the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories at (850) 617-7830.
Q: How do I learn more about health and environmental effects of pesticides?
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
Q: How can I learn more about pesticide risks to wildlife and endangered species?
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
Q: Where can I find out about Florida's Termiticide Efficacy Rule [ 9.32 KB ]?
A: For additional information about the rule or the results of termiticide efficacy reviews [ 84.74 KB ], contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
A: For additional information about the rule or the results of termiticide efficacy reviews [ 84.74 KB ], contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 617-7917.
Q: What is them methyl bromide critical use exemption (CUE) process?
A: Visit the U.S. EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/spdpublc/mbr/cueinfo.html for critical use exemption information and other facts relating to the phaseout of methyl bromide.
A: Visit the U.S. EPA's website at http://www.epa.gov/spdpublc/mbr/cueinfo.html for critical use exemption information and other facts relating to the phaseout of methyl bromide.