An overview of the types of controls in the regulations under the Controlled Substances Act 1984
Pesticides Regulations - Information and applications
How to apply
All pesticide licences and exemptions are to be applied for online. These include:
- Pest Controller’s (Business) Licence
- Pest Management Technician’s Licence
- Statement of Exemption
Automatic Mutual Recognition
Automatic mutual recognition (AMR) allows a person who is licensed for pest management in one state or territory to be considered licensed to perform the same pest management activities in another state or territory. See the
Automatic Mutual Recognition page for more information.
Information sheets
- Pesticides exemption information sheet (PDF 125KB)
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Competencies required for a Pest Management Technician’s Licence (PDF 127KB)
Print ready documents
The documents on this page are able to be downloaded and sent to a professional printer. These documents should be set up ready for print. The Printing Instructions (PDF 261KB) will help guide you to be able to print the materials in a similar way to what they are provided by SA Health.
- Control of Weeds (PDF 1.48MB)
- Control of Weeds and Plant Pests (PDF 1.74MB)
- Domestic and Commercial Pest Control (PDF 2.06MB)
- Fumigation (PDF 1.47MB)
- Guide to Pest Control Licensing (PDF 2.31MB)
- Licensing, Accreditation and Schedule 7 Pesticides (PDF 735KB)
- Pesticides Exemption (PDF 1.47MB)
- Thinking of Using a Pest Control Operator? (PDF 1.17MB)
- Vertebrate Pest Control (PDF 881KB)
- Viticultural Pest Control (PDF 1.95MB)