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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Agricultural Pest Control - Plant Certification

Certification Requirements

All professional agricultural pest control specialists must be certified by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Reference Materials to Study

  1. How Poisonous are Pesticides

  2. Required and Additional Study Materials for Pesticide Supervisors

  3. Pesticide Applicator Training Manual – Agricultural-Plant (Category 1a). Available from: Cornell University Cooperative Extension

  4. Worker Protection Information. Available from: 

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Tel: (860) 424-3369

Sample Questions

The following sample questions may have more than one correct answer:

  1. Pesticides that particularly affect the acetylcholine of nerve junctions are:
    1. phenoxy herbicides
    2. organophosphates
    3. chlorinated hydrocarbons
    4. dinitrophenols
  2. Early symptoms of pesticide poisoning may include:
    1. headache
    2. dizziness
    3. nausea
    4. restlessness
  3. How much pesticide containing 20% active ingredient must be used to provide two pounds of actual chemical per acre?
    1. 2
    2. 5
    3. 10
    4. 20

Useful Telephone Contacts

For more information, please call the Pesticide Management Program at (860) 424-3369 or email the deep.pesticideprogram@ct.gov or write to:

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Bureau of Materials Management and Compliance Assurance
Pesticide Management Program
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5127

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 Content Last Updated on November 30, 2011