Pesticide Training Forms, Use Reports, Permit Applications, Restricted Materials List

Training: All employees that handle pesticides must be trained on an annual basis. The training must cover specific topics which are listed in Title 3 California Code of Regulations, Section 6724.  The program used to train the employee must also be put in writing. This written training program must describe the materials (e.g. study guides, Material Safety Data Sheets, slides, videos) and information that was used to train the employee. Examples of these forms are found in the attachments below.

Pesticide Use Reports: All pest control companies that apply pesticides for hire must file a monthly use report with each county in which they perform work. The reports are due on the 10th day of the month following the month of use. For example, the use report for January is due on February 10th.

Restricted Materials Permit / Operator Identification Number: All commercial growers must obtain a permit or operator number through our office prior to spraying their crops with any pesticide, including pesticides allowed under organic farming systems. A restricted materials permit is also required for any professional pest control company that applies a California restricted material. The California Restricted Materials List and the application for a permit are found below.​​​

Pesticide Use Reporting

• Online Pesticide Use Reporting

Related Links

• Applications for Agricultural Licenses

• Applications for Structural Licenses

• Enforcement Branch Letters to Agricultural Commissioners

• Grower's Guide

  A generic guide to paperwork and other requirements for farmers

• 2016/2017 Production Agriculture - NEW regulations
  New regulations for Fieldworkers and Applicators working in production agriculture settings. Created by University of California

Employee Training

• Pesticide Training Form

  Annual employee training topics check off list and record

• Pesticide Training Form - Spanish
  Lista de temas en el entrenamiento

• Written Training Program
  Describe the materials you used to meet the required topics of the annual employee training

• Written Respiratory Protection Program

  A generic program outline. Fill out the information for your business.

• Pesticide Safety Information Series - English

  The “A” series are for use in production agriculture. The “N” series are for use in structural pest control, landscape and maintenance firms. TRAINING MATERIAL does not include labels used in your business.

• Pesticide Safety Information Series - Spanish

  Los documentos de la serie "A" se usan en la producción agrícola. Los documentos de la serie "N" son para el uso en control de plagas en estructuras, jardines ornamentales y firmas de limpieza

Restricted Materials

• California Restricted Materials List

• Restricted Materials Permit / Operator Identification Number Application for Growers

• Restricted Material Permit Application for PCO's

• Restricted Materials Permit / Operator Identification Number for Non-Production Agricultural Sites