Pesticides
The Pesticide Program is administered through the Bureau of Pesticide Control in the Plant Industries Division. The Bureau administers the Missouri Pesticide Use Act (281.005 - 281.180 RSMo.) and the Missouri Pesticide Registration Act (281.210-281.310 RSMo.).
The Use Act establishes requirements for Certified Commercial Applicator Licenses, Certified Noncommercial Applicator Licenses, Certified Public Operator Licenses, Certified Private Applicator Licenses, Pesticide Technician Licenses, and Pesticide Dealer Licenses. There are guidelines for approving Pesticide Applicator Training programs. These programs are conducted by the University of Missouri annually. Other programs may also be available. Additionally, the Use Act provides the authority for Enforcement and Inspections under the pesticide program.
The Registration Act provides authority for Pesticide Registration. Other issues that relate to pesticide registration include Special Local Need (Section 24C) registrations, Specific Exemption (Section 18) registrations, and Experimental Use Permits (EUP).
The Bureau of Pesticide Control administers the Endangered Species Program, Water Quality Protection Program, and Worker Protection Program.
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For further information contact the Pesticide Program.