Divisions & Programs

Pesticide and Fertilizer Program

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If you suspect that a pesticide has been misused (including herbicide drift), please visit our online Pesticide Complaint Form.

For all other Pesticide and Fertilizer Program questions or concerns, please call (785) 564-6688.

Our goal is compliance with Kansas statutes and regulations governing products that are used to control pests or to enhance plant growth. We strive to achieve our goal through compliance assistance and outreach education; complaint investigation; and monitoring inspections.

Our program covers the following laws:

  • Kansas Agricultural Chemical Act
  • Kansas Chemigation Safety Law
  • Kansas Fertilizer Law
  • Kansas Pesticide Law
  • Kansas Soil Amendment Act

Pesticide and Fertilizer Program Fees

Commercial applicator certification Fee
Exam $45 each
Reciprocal $75 per category
Recertification by Training $50 per category
pesticide business license Fee
Initial License and Renewal $140 per category
Uncertified Applicator $15 per applicant
Registered Pest Control Technician $40 per applicant
private applicator certification Fee
Initial Certification and Renewal $25
Government agency registration Fee
Initial Registration and Renewal $50
Chemigation Fee
User Permit - First Well $75 first well permitted
Additional Point(s) of Diversion $15 each
Equipment Operator - Initial and Renewal $25
pesticide dealer registration Fee
Annual Sales Under $2,500 $25
Annual Sales Over $2,500 $100
fertilizer blender license Fee
Initial Application and Renewal $125
product registrations Fee
Pesticide Product (Antimicrobial) $150
Pesticide Product (All Other) $180
Soil Amendment Product $100
Commercial Fertilizer Product $45
fertilizer tonnage reporting Fee
Semi-Annual $1.67 per ton