How To Get a NJDEP Pesticide License
How to become a Licensed Pest Control Professional in New Jersey.
Everyone looking to become a Licensed Pest Control Professional in the state of New Jersey MUST take the Basic Pesticide Training Course. You can register for this course by clicking HERE
Once you have attended the Basic Pesticide Training Course in order to get an NJ DEP Pesticide Operators License, you need to mail in your Certificate of Attendance along with the Application for NJ DEP Pesticide Operator License to the address on the form. Details on how to submit your paperwork can be found HERE.
If you are looking to get your NJ DEP Pesticide Applicators License, then you will need to take the CORE Exam with the NJ DEP. Instructions on how to schedule and exam can be found HERE.
Need Additional Category Classes in order to work towards your Pesticide Applicators License (Commercial / Household or Landscape)? All of our upcoming classes are posted on our website. You can click HERE to see all that we have to offer.
Need a manual to study for your upcoming exam? They are available from the Rutgers Extension Offices. Click HERE for details.
For Additional Assistance, Please Contact The NJDEP
NJ DEP Website Links
NJDEP Website
Reciprocal Licensing
Pesticide Training Manuals
Pesticide Business Licensing
Pay For Your License Online
Look Up Your License Invoice Number
Beekeeper Notification
Pesticide Control Code
IMPORTANT NJ DEP Phone Numbers:
DEP Licensing Process - (609) 984-6507
General DEP Questions - (609) 984-6507
NJ DEP Contact Info
Questions related to courses should be emailed to pestcertcourses@dep.nj.gov.
Please visit the NJDEP website www.pcpnj.org for periodic updates of invoice numbers and credits.
Bureau of Pesticide Control -Compliance and Enforcement, Licensing and Registration
Chief - McConville, Michael: 609-984-6568 - Mike.McConville@dep.nj.gov
Supervisors:
Robert Harkins: 609-633-9876 -Robert.Harkins@dep.nj.gov (Northern Enforcement)
Nancy Santiago: 609-984-6914 -Nancy.Santiago@dep.nj.gov (Southern, Enforcement, Agriculture, School IPM)
Hollie Ezze: 609-984-6666 - Hollie.Ezze@dep.nj.gov (Licensing and Registration, Permits, Southern Enforcement)
Program Leads:
Stephen Bross - Reciprocal License and Outreach: 609-984-6953 - Stephen.Bross@dep.nj.gov
Brittney Strano - Operators and Product Registration: 609-984-6652 - Brittney.Strano@dep.nj.gov
Andrea Wagner - Continuing Education: 609-984-6614 - PestCertCourses@dep.nj.gov
