Pesticide Use Enforcement
Protecting Public Health, Agriculture, and the Environment
The Pesticide Use Enforcement (PUE) Program within the San Joaquin County Agricultural Commissioner's Office is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of pesticides throughout the county.
Our mission is to protect public health, farmworkers, consumers, and the environment while supporting responsible agricultural production and pest management activities.
Pesticide permitting provides the regulatory framework for authorizing and overseeing pesticide use, including restricted materials, in accordance with state and county requirements.
Explore training and licensing resources for applicators and professionals.
Before performing pest control work in San Joaquin County, certain businesses and licensed professionals must register with the Agricultural Commissioner. Find registration requirements, forms, fees, and application information.
Growers who sell agricultural products must obtain a permit from our office before applying pesticides. Schedule an appointment to obtain an Operator Identification Number, apply for a Restricted Materials Permit, or learn about the Private Applicator Certification Program.
Find information on pesticide safety, permitting requirements, required forms, and reporting pesticide-related incidents. These resources help growers, applicators, and other agricultural professionals comply with state and county regulations.
San Joaquin County regularly hosts free pesticide container recycling events to help growers, applicators, and agricultural businesses properly dispose of empty, triple rinsed pesticide containers.
Use this page to request public records from our office, review processing timelines, understand fees, and confidentiality limitations.
The San Joaquin County Department of Agriculture investigates all pesticide-related complaints. Reports are confidential.