Approval from FDACS is required before any applications of Aldicarb are made.
Aldicarb products are restricted use pesticides used primarily to control mites, nematodes and insect pests in a limited number of crops. These products are closely regulated because of their toxicity.
Anyone who applies Aldicarb in Florida is required to obtain a permit from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) for each application. The permit must be issued before the application is made.
Because Aldicarb is a restricted use pesticide, applicators must have a Florida restricted use pesticide applicator license before approval will be granted to make Aldicarb applications in Florida. The license type and categories must be appropriate for the site to which Aldicarb will be applied.
Federal and state laws require anyone using Aldicarb or any other pesticide to read and follow all label directions. Penalties for improper use of any pesticide include possible fines of up to $10,000 per violation plus suspension, revocation or probation of your pesticide applicator license.
Individuals who obtain Aldicarb permits are required to keep the approved permit and any associated attachments (maps, well construction documentation, etc.) for two years. Permit records must be made available to authorized FDACS representatives on request for review, photocopying and/or photographing.
To obtain a permit to apply Aldicarb in Florida, apply online or download and complete an Aldicarb Permit Application [ Adobe PDF Document ] and email it to AESCares@FDACS.gov. Only an applicator certified under Chapter 487, Florida Statutes, may obtain a permit.
Permit applications are generally processed within two weeks of receipt, and approved permits are emailed to permit applicants.
Application of Aldicarb may begin as soon as a permit is approved and an FDACS approval number is received.
Permits for application of Aldicarb to cotton and peanuts are approved for six-month periods and may be issued at any time of the year. Aldicarb can only be applied at approved, permitted sites.
The application of Aldicarb to citrus is not permitted in Florida.