Technical Services Bureau
The Technical Services Bureau provides Licensing and Registration in these program areas:
Other responsibilities of the bureau include:
Pesticide Program: The pesticide program provides compliance assistance and enforcement of pesticide laws in regulations through routine inspections of pesticide users and investigations of pesticide accidents, misuse and spills. The pesticide program provides training and certification of pesticide applicators and dealers through department sponsored training and department approved industry training courses. Training and education are provided for worker protection related to pesticide use. The pesticide program conducts events for pesticide disposal and plastic pesticide container recycling.
Groundwater Protection and Monitoring: The ground water program monitors groundwater throughout Montana for the presence of agricultural chemicals and may implement ground water protection measures if needed.
Special Pesticide Registrations: Provides for the use of pesticides in Montana for emergency pest problems under Section 18 of the Federal, Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and for special local needs under Section 24(c) of FIFRA.
Vertebrate Pest Program: Provide information and training for the management of field rodents (ground squirrels, pocket gophers, prairie dogs, voles), birds, bats, and other nuisance vertebrate animals. The program provides specific training to applicators in the use of M-44 devices and Livestock Protection Collars.
Endangered Species Protection: Provides information, training and consultation for the protection on Threatened and Endangered Species from the use of pesticides.
For additional information, please contact:
Amy Bamber, Bureau Chief
302 N. Roberts St., Room 110
Helena, MT 59601
Phone: (406) 444-5400
