The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has launched a redesigned website, and Maryland pest management professionals will want to bookmark the new Pesticide Regulation page!
Whether you're renewing your business license, checking certification requirements, or looking for regulatory guidance, the site brings together information and resources to help you keep your company and technicians on track.
Here are a few areas worth exploring:
Licensing and Certification: Find information about pesticide business licensing, applicator certification, recertification requirements, examinations, and renewals.
Pesticide Applicator Forms & Resources: Access commonly used forms for pesticide businesses and certified applicators.
Pesticide Regulations: Review Maryland's pesticide applicator regulations and information about regulatory enforcement.
Best Management Practices: Find guidance on pesticide storage, disposal, drift control, and environmental protection.
Additional Resources: Explore pesticide training manuals, recordkeeping guidance, registered pesticide product searches, and information about protecting sensitive sites.
MDA notes that its new website is still being monitored for issues and that search engine results may take some time to reflect the updated pages.
We encourage MSPCA members to take a few minutes to explore the site, bookmark the resources they use regularly, and share the information with employees responsible for licensing, certification, and compliance.
Questions? Contact MDA's Pesticide Regulation Section at 410-841-5710 or pest.reg@maryland.gov.