Pesticide Use and Coordination

Pesticides, as a component of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, are used by the Forest Service to prevent, control, or manage unwanted native plants, animals, pathogens, and non-native invasive species on all areas of the National Forest System (NFS). The Pesticide Use and Coordination Program works to provide technical support and current information associated with pesticides, pesticide registrations, application techniques, and technology to all Forest Service offices, cooperators, and partners. The program also provides assistance with pesticide application and safety training, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, and assistance with environmental analyses and risk assessments related to the use of pesticides.

Services

• Technical assistance and training related to pesticide use and safety.
• Work with states to provide cooperative assistance to the public regarding pesticide education, information, and applicator training.
• Technical assistance to improve pesticide use and application through the Forest Service Pesticide Impact Analysis Program (FS-PIAP) in cooperation with university research staff.