Glossary

Commercial Pesticide Applicator: Individual fully certified to make applications in the state of New York.  See the NYSDEC web site for the exact requirements.

Commercial Pesticide Apprentice: Uncertified pesticide applicator working under the direct supervision of a Commercial Pesticide Applicator.  See the NYSDEC web site for the exact requirements.

Commercial Pesticide Technician: Individual certified to make some types of applications in the state of New York.  See the NYSDEC web site for the exact requirements.

Form 44-15-25 (also known as Form 25): Form 25 is used by Commercial Permittees to report a summary of all sales of restricted use pesticides sold from their establishment to New York purchasers throughout the year. The same form is used for sales to resellers (other Commercial Permittees) or for sales for end use by commercial applicators, technicians, and aquatic anti-fouling paint applicators.

Form 44-15-26 (also known as Form 26):  Form 26 is used to report all pesticide applications made by commercial applicators, technicians, anti-fouling paint applicators, and apprentices during the reporting year. Fully certified applicators that supervise apprentices must report applications made by those apprentices under the supervising applicator’s certification number.

Form 44-15-26A (also known as Form 26A): Form 26A is used to submit a list of certified applicators employed by a registered pesticide business or agency or by a non-registered business making pesticide applications (such as a golf course, cenetery, greenhouse, etc.).

Form 44-15-27 (also known as Form 27): Form 27 is used by Commercial Permittees to report all sales of restricted use pesticides or general use agricultural pesticides to certified private applicators in New York State.

Private Pesticide Applicator: Individual who makes private applications of restricted use pesticides for purposes of producing any agricultural commodity in the state of New York.  See the NYSDEC web site for the exact requirements.