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Pesticide Program

Under the provisions of the Mississippi Pesticide Law, the Bureau carries out various activities to register and inspect pesticide products, administer special types of pesticide registrations and exemptions, license dealers of restricted-use pesticides and conduct activities protecting the general public and the environment from possible pesticide contamination and misuse.

To register pesticide products online, please visit our Online Pesticide Registration System. For renewal instructions, please visit our Pesticide Renewal Instructions.

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Mississippi Pesticide Law

Mississippi Code Annotated Sections 69-23-1 through 69-23-29  The Mississippi Pesticide Law requires the registration of all pesticides sold or distributed within the state and the licensing of dealers of restricted-use pesticides.

Mississippi Pesticide Application Act

Mississippi Code Annotated Sections 69-23-101 through 69-23-135  Purchase and application of certain types of pesticides are restricted by law because of the probability for causing adverse effects on humans and the environment if improperly used. Pesticides classified as restricted-use may be applied only by or under the supervision of applicators certified by the Bureau as competent and knowledgeable after attending training and passing a written examination.

Contact

Weed and Pest Control Licensing
Russell Kohler
RussellK@mdac.ms.gov
Phone: (662) 325-7766

Pesticide Registration
Tanya Chiboroski
Tanya@mdac.ms.gov
Phone:  (662) 325-8147

Pesticide & Environmental Programs
Randy Boyle
Randy@mdac.ms.gov
Phone:  (662) 325-0878

Pesticide Applicator & Certifications
Hannah Ferguson
HannahF@mdac.ms.gov
Phone:  (662) 325-3393

P.O. Box 5207
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Fax: (662) 325-8397