EPA regulations require that pesticide applicators be certified to apply restricted use pesticides in accordance with national standards. Training of certified applicators covers safe pesticide use as well as environmental issues such as endangered species and water quality protection. The EPA funds cooperative agreements to assist state, territory and tribal governments in conducting certification and training programs. National standards also seek to safeguarded the health of agricultural workers and pesticide handlers.

Recommended EPA Web pages

• How To Become A Certified Applicator
  Provides links to information about becoming a certified pesticides applicator.
• Certification and Training of Pesticide Applicators
  Information about pesticide applicator certification and training programs conducted by states, territories, and tribes.
• Pesticide Safety Tips
  A list of important tips for the safe handling and storage of household pesticide products.

Pest Management
Crop Protection, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), State Management Plan

Pesticide Effects
Animal Safety, Child Safety, Food Safety, Health Effects, Pesticide Spills, Risk Assessment

Pesticide Legal Aspects
Compliance, Enforcement, Guidance, Labeling, Legislation, Public Comment, Regulations, Reporting

Pesticide Monitoring
Models, Residues, Test Methods

Pesticide Types
Antimicrobial Pesticides, Biopesticides, Disinfectants and Sanitizers, Insecticides