Department Responsibilities
The Montana Department of Agriculture has the responsibility to ensure that pesticides are available for use and do not pose an unreasonable adverse effect on human health or the environment.
The department's Agricultural Services Bureau works to this end by:
- Reviewing pesticide registrations
- Training applicators to use pesticides appropriately
- Providing licensing of pesticide applicators and dealers
- Providing technical and compliance assistance to applicators and landowners, utilizing enforcement authority when necessary
- Providing environmental protection services such as waste pesticide disposal, pesticide container recycling, and monitoring of our water resources
What is NEW?
House Bill 126 Increases Fees for Pesticide Program Licenses and Products:
Refer to current fee information on the Pesticide License and Pesticide Product Registration pages.
Online Payments are now available for:
- Pesticide Licenses
- Adding Operators
- License Renewal Late Fees
- Training Manuals/ Study Materials
- Pesticide Training Courses
- Pesticide Product Registrations
Using Restricted Use Pesticides in Indian Country:
Pesticide applicators wanting to apply restricted use pesticides in Indian country within Montana’s borders must obtain an EPA federal pesticide certification. Submit a complete federal certification application form and a photocopy of both sides of your current and valid State of Montana pesticide license to the EPA regional office at:
US EPA, Region 8
Attn: Region 8 Certification
1595 Wynkoop St, 8P-P3T
Denver, CO 80202
The application form and instructions can be downloaded at the EPA website.
Bed Bug Information:
Check out EPA's Bed Bug Information Clearinghouse. This website has information for pest control operators, schools, hotels, landlords, health care facilities, and many other audiences. The Centers for Disease Control and EPA have determined that bed bugs are a pest of significant public health importance. Read more in the link to better understand risks associated with bed bugs and how government agencies are working together to provide support and resources to those affected.
Rodents:
Montana Vertebrate Pest Program Seeks Study Sites for Ground Squirrel Research
The Montana Department of Agriculture’s Vertebrate Pest Program is looking for multiple state study sites with a known abundance of Richardson’s and/or Columbian ground squirrels to evaluate the efficacy of a diphacinone-based rodenticide.
Research locations will participate on a voluntary basis and should be at least 20 acres in size. Sites within 50 miles of Bozeman and/or Lewistown are of particular interest. To learn more, contact Stephen M. Vantassel, Vertebrate Pest Specialist, at 406-538-3004 or svantassel@mt.gov
Manage ground squirrels and other field rodent pests. Check out our bulletins or contact our vertebrate pest specialist to make sure you are doing it right!
