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US Environmental Protection Agency
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
NPIC provides objective, science-based information about pesticides and pesticide-related topics to enable people to make informed decisions about pesticides and their use. NPIC is a cooperative agreement between Oregon State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Agchem Management Bureau, 608-224-4500

DATCP main number: 608-224-5012
Environmental Enforcement Specialists

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The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection enforces Wisconsin’s pesticide laws. Persons and businesses that sell or use pesticides must follow these requirements to protect humans and the environment and to help ensure that food and agricultural products are safe and wholesome.

The department’s pesticide rules cover the sales, distribution, proper handling, storage, mixing, loading, application and disposal of pesticides. This includes agricultural, industrial and commercial and residential and household pesticides.

In addition, DATCP serves as an agent for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which allows the department to enforce federal pesticide laws in addition to state laws.

The Agchem Management Bureau within DATCP also employs environmental enforcement specialists who investigate pesticide complaints and work with pesticide applicators and businesses to meet the state’s requirements on pesticide use.

Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

DATCP provides services to educate, inform, and protect Wisconsin consumers.

DATCP licenses individuals, business and locations to protect human and animal health, the environment, and consumers.

DATCP regulates and helps develop agribusinesses including farms, and also regulates some other businesses to protect consumers.

Wisconsin farms produce milk, livestock, grain, vegetables, poultry and many other agricultural products.

DATCP protects food safety in processing, sales and storage, and promotes Wisconsin foods.

DATCP houses the State Veterinarian’s office, with authority for disease surveillance and control.

DATCP provides services to educate, regulate and protect our land and water resources.

DATCP works to protect plants and crops from harmful insects and disease.

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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