Aquatic Pesticides

All "Aquatic Pesticides" are considered restricted use in New Jersey.An "aquatic site means those areas meeting the definition of waters of the state or wetland." "Water or waters of the State means the ocean and its estuaries, all springs, streams, and bodies of surface or ground water, whether natural or artificial, within the boundaries of the State or subject to its jurisdiction."

 A "Wetland means a freshwater wetland pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:9B-3, a coastal wetland pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:9A-2 or any wetlands located within the jurisdiction of the Hackensack Meadowlands Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:17-1 et seq., or the Pinelands Commission pursuant to N.J.S.A. 13:18A-1 et seq."

 

All pesticides labeled for aquatic use are restricted use in New Jersey. This includes the copper products. The purchase and application of a restricted use pesticide requires certification and licensing as a pesticide applicator. An application of ANY pesticide to an aquatic site requires an Aquatic Pesticide Permit. An Aquatic Pesticide Permit shall not be required if;. The application is made to waters of the State which are not used as a source of potable water, and: The application is made to waters of the State which have no outlet, and; 

The application is made to waters of the State which are bounded by land wholly owned or rented, and controlled, by one person; or. The application is made to control mosquitoes or flies which then falls under the Pesticide Control Program's Mosquito/Fly Control Permit Program; or The application is made to drainage ditches with no water flow, which are not used for any other purpose besides drainage.

 

If you need an Aquatic Pesticide Permit, complete the application form and required sketch entirely, using the instructions below.  It is important to determine whether or not the body of water you intend to treat is within the Pinelands Commission's jurisdiction prior to submission of the Aquatic Pesticide Permit application. See Appendix A for a map of the NJ Pinelands and a list of Municipalities within the Pinelands Area.If the body of water you intend to treat is not within the Pinelands Commission's jurisdiction, skip a, b, and c below. If it is within their jurisdiction you must follow steps a, b and c.