• Pesticide Product Registration

    In order to be able to distribute, purchase or use a pesticide in Massachusetts, the product is subject to a Federal and State registration process. The pesticide product must first be registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA).

  • Pesticide Licensing and Certification

    The Pesticide Licensing and Certification Program conducts the testing, licensing, re-certification and auditing of pesticide applicators in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department issues four types of pesticide licenses. The type of pesticide license that you need depends on several factors, including the types of pesticides you will be using in your work and where you will be applying those pesticides.

  • Collection and Disposal

  • Water Quality and Pesticides

    Links to MA Department of Agriculture information and resources for the general public and cranberry growers / turf managers.

  • School Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

    A provision of the 2000 Acto Protecting Children and Families from Harful Pesticides was the requirement that all schools and day care facilities implement School IPM, which limits the pesticides that may be used in schools and provides for notification of parents prior to pesticide applications.

  • Aquatic Vegetation Management

    Find regulatory requirements and learn about aquatic vegetation management.

  • Pesticide Enforcement

    The Pesticide Program is given primacy for the enforcement of all pesticide Regulations in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Pesticide Enforcement administers the provisions of the Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act and the regulations 333 CMR 1- 13. In addition the Department is designated as the state lead agency for the enforcement of the federal pesticide statute (FIFRA) by the US EPA.

  • Mosquito Control

    The State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board (the Board) is housed within the Department of Agricultural Resources. The Board oversees mosquito control in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Board establishes administrative and technical policy, guidelines, and best management practices to insure that mosquito control programs are effective and safe.

  • Invasive Plants

    Since 2006, more than 140 plants have been identified as either noxious and/or invasive in the Commonwealth. Learn more about which plants are prohibited for sale in Massachusetts.