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
Related Links
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
Annual employee training topics check off list and record
Pesticide Training Form - Spanish
Lista de temas en el entrenamientoWritten Training Program
Describe the materials you used to meet the required topics of the annual employee trainingWritten 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
Restricted Materials Permit / Operator Identification Number Application for Growers
Restricted Materials Permit / Operator Identification Number for Non-Production Agricultural Sites
Quick Links
Video: Learn how pesticides are "registered" in California in English and Spanish
- California Department of Pesticide Regulation
- National Pesticide Information Center
- Toxicology Network
- Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
- Food and Agricultural Code
- California Code of Regulations
- State Pesticide Label Database
- Labels and MSDS
- UC IPM Green Bulletin Newsletter
- Pesticides and Water Quality