Vermont Pesticide Record Keeping & Compliance
Vermont regulates commercial pesticide application through the Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. Applicators for hire must be certified, keep complete records, and file annual pesticide use summaries.
Published July 31, 2026 · Last reviewed July 31, 2026
Record keeping in Vermont
Retention: 3 years. Vermont commercial applicators and pesticide companies must keep records of their pesticide applications for at least three years under the Vermont Rule for Control of Pesticides, and report annual pesticide use summaries to the Agency of Agriculture. Records include the date, location, product and EPA registration number, amount applied, and the certified applicator.
Licensing: Commercial Applicator Certification, administered by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM).
Notification & posting rules
Vermont's pesticide rules include notification requirements for certain applications, and the state's annual use reporting means your records need to be complete enough to summarize at filing time.
Frequently asked questions
How long must pesticide records be kept in Vermont?
At least three years, and commercial applicators also file annual pesticide use summaries with the Agency of Agriculture — so complete per-visit records pay off twice.
Who certifies pesticide applicators in Vermont?
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets certifies commercial applicators and licenses pesticide businesses.
Does Vermont require annual pesticide reporting?
Yes — commercial applicators summarize their pesticide use annually for the Agency of Agriculture. Software that already has every application recorded turns that filing into an export.
Educational summary, not legal advice — verify current requirements with Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM).
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