(Supersedes original advisory #2025-05 issued on 05/06/2025) Compliance Advisory – New Jersey Department Of Environmental Protection #2025-07 Issued: 06/03/2025
By Heather Cooper •
WHO IS AFFECTED BY THIS ADVISORY?Commercial pesticide applicators and businesses involved in outdoor non-agricultural use of pesticides,including in the lawn and landscape, tree care, and golf course industries. Pursuant to P.L. 2021, c.386,found at N.J.S.A. 13:1F-4.2 et seq., pesticides in the class known as neonicotinoids must not be usedoutdoors for non-agricultural uses unless the New […]
By Heather Cooper •
In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators who store pesticides are required per N.J.A.C.7:30-9.5 to maintain a list of the pesticides stored or likely to be stored during the license year. Astorage inventory should be kept separate from the actual storage area. See attached for a templateform that meets the requirements for a single storage […]
By Heather Cooper •
Payment for exams is required prior to approval; approval turnaround is approximately 48 hours. The feeto take the Private applicator exam is $50 each; commercial applicator CORE and category exams are$135 each (effective 3/1/2024). Payment by credit card, electronic checking, or Purchase Order.Pesticide exams may now be taken online 24/7. See in-person exam schedule at […]
By Heather Cooper •
In New Jersey, all licensed pesticide applicators who store pesticides are required perN.J.A.C. 7:30-9.5 to maintain a list of the pesticides stored or likely to be stored duringthe license year. A storage inventory should be kept separate from the actual storagearea. See attached for a template form that meets the requirements for a single storagelocation […]