Pesticide Use & Enforcement

The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office protects human health and the environment by regulating pesticide sales and use, and by supporting integrated pest management and best practices. We work closely with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to enforce state laws and regulations pertaining to pesticide use, sales, licensing, worker safety, and pesticide use reporting.

Pesticide Exposure Emergency: Call 911

Permits & Private Applicator Certification

• Restricted Materials Permits
• Private Applicator Certification

Pesticide Container Recycling

Operator Identification Numbers & Pesticide Use Reporting

• Operator Identification Numbers
• Pesticide Use Reporting
• Online Pesticide Use Reporting

Worker Safety

Pesticide License Registration

• Registration Procedures

Compliance Monitoring

• Pesticide Use and Records Inspection & Surveillance
• Episode & Complaint Investigations

Continuing Education

• Continuing Education Classes

File a Complaint

• Pesticide Illness
• Worker Safety
• Other Pesticide related Complaints

Forms