Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Pesticide Management Program

3/26/2021, E-License, a new online licensing service, is live and accepting certification applications for Pesticide/Arborist Business Registrations, Pesticide Operators,  Dealers, Supervisors, and Private Applicators. Follow the links to the specific credential you are interested in for instructions on submitting an application. Please use the online system for those credentials as we will no longer be accepting paper applications by mail.  We hope you like the convenience of this new system.  If you are having any trouble, please email us for assistance.

4/14/2020, List N: Disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2.  EPA has updated the content on List N and frequently asked questions about disinfectants related to coronavirus. Please read the label before use and follow all directions. Make sure your products are on the list and registered with the EPA.  Any questions may directed to DEEP.PesticideProgram@ct.gov

The main goal of the Pesticide Management Program is to prevent adverse human health or environmental effects from the misuse of pesticides.

Certification & Training:

Certifications to Use Pesticides      Pesticide Training/Continuing Education

Registrations:

Pesticide Product Registration Pesticide Dealer Registration Arborist/Pesticide Business Registration

Permits:

Aquatic Pesticide Permit Application Aerial Pesticide Permit Application

Certification/ Registration Look-up:

Information Look-up

For Homeowners:

Pesticide Pre-notification Registry

For Growers:

Hemp & Medical Marijuana

Additional Information:

Golf Course Annual Fee

Section 22a-54a of the Connecticut General Statutes establishes an annual fee for golf courses which have a course length of greater than 1,000 yards. This fee must be paid to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection no later than December 31 of each year. Each golf course fee payment ($250.00) must be accompanied by a completed Golf Course Fee Payment Form (Word Form; PDF Form).

Useful Telephone Contacts

  • Poison Control Center:  1-800-222-1222
  • National Pesticide Information Center: 800-858-7378
  • DEEP 24-hour Emergency Spill Reporting: (860) 424-3338
  • Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: (203) 974-8500

 

Submit a Complaint

For more information, please contact the Pesticide Management Program at (860) 424-3369 or Deep.PesticideProgram@ct.gov  Email is our preferred method of communication.

Content Last Updated November 14th, 2024