Many processes and and resources for the certification and licensing of New Jersey Private Pesticide Applicators are now available virtually. Today Rutgers Designated Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator for the State of New Jersey, Pat Hastings delivered a CORE presentation to private applicators outlining virtual systems and policies that have come on line since […]
COVID 19: NJDEP Updates its Alert on Pesticide Paper License Delays – Includes Directions to Print Online Report
[November 12, 2020]. Due to the continued COVID-19 public health emergency, the NJDEP has revised its’ September 28th alert on paper license delays. The updated alert is excerpted in whole below, and has been posted to NJDEP Licensing and Registrations – Pesticide Links and www.pcpnj.org webpages. Revised information is italicised in green. **PESTICIDE PAPER LICENSE […]
COVID-19: NJDEP Updates Pesticide Certification Exam Launch Date
[November 9, 2020]. The NJDEP has updated its’ September 28th alert on pesticide certification examinations. The update is excerpted in whole below, and has been posted to NJDEP Licensing and Registrations – Pesticide Links and www.pcpnj.org webpages. **PESTICIDE CERTIFICATION EXAMS Revised ALERT (UPDATED issued November 9, 2020)** Please be advised that in response to the ongoing COVID 19 coronavirus […]
EPA Releases Guidance on Pesticide Safety Training Requirements During COVID-19
Agricultural workers and pesticide handlers directly support the nation’s agricultural production and food supply and EPA is committed to ensuring they are protected from workplace hazards. EPA has released guidance regarding the annual pesticide safety training requirements outlined in the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS) that offers flexibility during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The […]
NJDEP Notice: Delayed Processing of Applications and Other Requests Due to July COVID-19 Furloughs
NJDEP Notice posted July 7, 2020. Pesticide information excerpt courtesy of NJAES Please be advised that a large number of DEP staff are required to take intermittent furlough days throughout the month of July. The Bureau of Licensing and Registrations remains committed to assisting the public and will continue to process applications and other requests […]