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All 1080 pesticide products are classified as restricted pesticides because of the risks they pose to the environment, wildlife and domestic animals. To minimise these risks, you must use 1080 products according to the directions in one or more of the relevant pesticide control orders. You must also be trained in the use of 1080 and pindone before using these pesticides.

Learn how to identify if a pesticide has been used incorrectly and report it to the EPA.

To ensure pesticides are used safely and effectively, we run campaigns focussed on educating people about the correct use of pesticides. We also investigate allegations of pesticide misuse and determine if further compliance and enforcement action is needed.

When applying pesticides, the aim is to maximise the amount of pesticide that hits the target to control the pest and minimise off-target impacts on crops, communities and the environment.

The inappropriate disposal of pesticide rinsate and empty containers can harm people and the environment. This page will help you use the triple rinsing process to reduce harm from pesticide residues and provide ways of recycling as well as disposing of your containers.

Understand how pesticides work, the risks associated with the different types of pesticides, and how the law sets out what you can do.

Whether you are a householder or represent a school, childcare centre or residential block, there are steps you should take if you engage a pest management technician (pest controller) to manage pests at your premises.

Pests can affect schools and childcare facilities just like other types of premises. The NSW Pesticides Act and Regulation provide controls on pesticide use that are directly relevant to managing rodents, insects and other pests in and near schools and childcare centres.

Do you need to use pesticides as part of your job? You may require a licence from the EPA. When using pesticides, you need to follow the rules to protect people and the environment.

Pilots and remote pilots applying pesticides from a plane, helicopter or remotely piloted aircraft onto any land in NSW, and people or companies employing such pilots, must have specific qualifications, hold EPA licences and meet certain legislative requirements under the Pesticides Act 1999 and Pesticides Regulation 2017.