Our mission is to regulate and allow the safe use, sale, and distribution of pesticides in Alaska by both commercial and private users. We are mandated by the legislature to allow the safe use of pesticides in order to protect human health and the environment. We ensure pesticides used in Alaska are registered and approved by the department. In addition, we offer training and certification to commercial pesticide applicators and provide education regarding safe handling of pesticides to consumers who apply pesticides in their home.

Pesticides are used to keep our food supply, our homes and our animals safe and healthy. Through registration, regulation, inspection, training and education the Pesticide Control Program works towards safe pesticide use in Alaska.