Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division

Pesticide Section

The Pesticide Section is responsible for administering the N.C. Pesticide Law of 1971 and pursuant regulations adopted by the N.C. Pesticide Board. The Section handles pesticide product registration; collection for and administration of the Pesticide Environmental Trust Fund; examination, licensing, certification and continuing certification of commercial and private pesticide applicators, dealers, and consultants; and conducts outreach, education, and training. Pesticide field staff ensure compliance in areas such as, the Worker Protection Standard, pesticide storage and disposal, bulk containment, recordkeeping, formulation testing, and misuse investigations.