Georgia Department of Agriculture
19 M.L.K. Jr. Drive SW Room 410
Atlanta, GA 30334
Tele: 404-656-4958
Fax: 404-657-8378
The Pesticide Division enforces state and federal laws pertaining to the use and application of pesticides. Under the Georgia Pesticide Use and Application Act this section monitors the use of pesticides in a variety of pest management situations including commercial farming, lawn care/landscaping, forestry, public health, right-of-way, etc. It also licenses private and commercial pesticide applicators and pesticide contractors. Under the Georgia Pesticide Control Act the division licenses restricted use pesticide dealers and registers all pesticides for sale and distribution in Georgia. Additionally, the Pesticide Division licenses wood treatment facilities, inspects irrigation systems for chemigation, coordinates a pesticide container recycling program and waste pesticide collection program.
Directory:
Brad Baker
Field Operations Manager
Tele: (404)-656-4958
Fax: (404)-657-8378
Rick Hayes
Pesticide Program Special Projects
Clean Day Program
Tele: (404)-656-4958
Fax: (404)-657-8378
Pesticide Product Registration
Adrienne Andrews
Tele: (404)-656-4958
Fax:(404)-657-8378
Pesticide Complaints and Enforcement
Nancy Hall
Program Operation Specialist
Tele: (404)-656-9371
Fax: (404)-657-8378
Pesticide Applicator Certification and Training
AgPest@agr.georgia.gov
Tele: (404)-656-4958
Fax:(404)-657-8378