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The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is authorized to regulate pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). States (usually the State Department of Agriculture) are authorized to regulate pesticides under FIFRA and state pesticide laws, and they may place more restrictive requirements on pesticides than the EPA. More information about the EPA's pesticides program is available at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/index.htm. 

The following state agencies can help you determine if a pesticide is registered for use in your state, tell you about the specific rules and regulations governing pesticide use in your state, advise if your state requires notification or postings prior to pesticide applications, register a complaint concerning a pesticide misapplication, and also give you information about how to become a certified pesticide applicator. These agencies also may perform pesticide usage audits to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.