Pesticide Program

The pesticide program regulates the distribution and application of pesticide products in the State of Indiana under the authority of I.C. 15-16-4 and I.C. 15-16-5. The pesticide section also represents the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Indiana for the purpose of enforcing the federal pesticide law.

A pesticide is a substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate a pest. Herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, disinfectants, rodenticides, and repellents are examples of pesticides. 

Our mission is to protect the public and the environment by ensuring that pesticide products distributed within the state are properly formulated and labeled and that individuals who apply pesticides have met minimum competency standards, when required, and apply those pesticides without causing harm to people or property.

What certifications are required by the Office of Indiana State Chemist?  Check out this article by the Purdue Pesticide Programs to answer questions to see which certification applies to you.