Bureau of Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: Who should I contact if I think I may have been exposed to a pesticide?
A: Staff of 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. In case of emergencies, please call 911 or contact a local Poison Control Center (1-800-282-3171 - available 24/7).
A: For structural pest control, lawn care by pest control operators, or mosquito control operations contact the Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control (850) 921-4177
A: For agricultural pesticide applications, contact the Bureau of Compliance Monitoring (850) 488-8731
Q: How can I find out about pest identification?
A: Contact your local
county extension office
Q: How can I find which pesticides are available for certain pests and crops, etc.?
A: Contact your local
county extension office and/or
NSPIRS Database for Florida registered pesticide products, usage by pest and site information based on the federally approved pesticide database.
Q: When does a pesticide product need to be registered in Florida?
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 487-2130 or visit the Department’s Licensing Permits Registrations for Pesticide Registration
Q: How do I register a pesticide product in Florida?
A: Contact the Pesticide Registration Section at (850) 487-2130.
Q: How can I find which pesticide products are registered for use in Florida?
A: Search the DACS Pesticide Registration database for listing of registered pesticide products.
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://state.ceris.purdue.edu/
Q: How do I discontinue a product brand registration?
A: To
discontinue a product brand registration during the annual renewal period:
1) Write D1 and initial next to each product brand to start/denote the first
(1st) year discontinuance.
2) Write D2 and initial next to each product brand to denote the second (2nd)
year discontinuance.
3) Line-through and initial next to each product brand that is not being
renewed or is being cancelled.
Q: How do I find more information on registering a pesticide product at the Federal level?
A: Visit the U.S. EPA Pesticide Regulation and Registration site
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” (pdf) and
"Exempt Pesticide" under FIFRA, section 25(b) (pdf).
Q: How do I apply for a Pest Control License?
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 for Pesticides Licenses
Q: How do I find information on Pesticide Analysis?
A: Contact the Pesticide Laboratory Section at (850) 488-9375.
Q: How do I learn more about health and environmental effects of pesticides?
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 487-0532
Q: How can I learn more about pesticide risks to wildlife and endangered species.
A: Contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 487-0532
Q: What is the function of the Pesticide Review Council?
A: The Pesticide Review Council provides recommendations to the Commissioner of Agriculture regarding Florida’s pesticide regulatory programs.
Q: Where can I find out about Florida's
Termiticide Efficacy Rule (pdf)?
A: For additional information about the rule or the
results of termiticide efficacy reviews (pdf), contact the Scientific Evaluation Section at (850) 487-0532
Q: What is the Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption (CUE) Process?
A: Visit the
U.S. EPA's website for
Critical Use Exemption Information (and other facts relating to the
phaseout of Methyl Bromide) to learn more about this subject.
