Pest Control Operators
Our Pesticide Regulation Division serves to protect public health and safety, pesticide handlers, agricultural workers, and the environment from the harmful effects of pesticide misuse.
Professional pest control operators, advisers, commercial applicators, growers, pesticide dealers, and other users are regulated for the purpose of preventing the inappropriate or illegal use of pesticides.
The Division collects samples to be analyzed by the toxicology laboratory for project monitoring and agricultural or structural pesticide related investigations.
We offer training for other county personnel, governmental agencies, schools and private applicators in the safe and effective use of pesticides. This training is to ensure pesticide usage complies with state and federal laws and regulations, is appropriate, and minimizes risks to humans, animals, and the environment.
Any business that advertises, solicits, or operates as a pest control business in the County of Los Angeles must be registered with our Department. Businesses that perform pest control work incidental to their work, such as a Maintenance Gardener, must also be licensed and registered.
Registration Forms Pertaining to Pesticide use
Structural Companies
Agricultural Companies
Maintenance Gardener Information
Pest Control Advisers
Pilots Performing Pest Control
Restricted Material Permit (RMP) or Operator Identification Renewal Information
Apiary Registration
Certification
The examination for the Qualified Applicators License or the Qualified Applicators Certificate is given by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). The application packet and exam schedule is available at our Department Headquarters or at the DPR website.
The examinations for the Structural Pest Control Operator and Field Representative licenses are given by the Structural Board. Click the button below to visit the Structural Board's website.