The PCP began a series of pesticide use surveys in 1985. The various spheres of pesticide use addressed by these surveys are listed below. The information collected from these use surveys is used as a building block by agencies within the NJDEP for development and implementation of programs including ground water protection, farm worker protection and education, and sampling for residuals. Use data allows for the assessment of what pesticides are being used to a greater extent and to a lesser extent, what crops are receiving heavier or lighter pesticide applications, counties and municipalities showing increased or decreased use through the years, etc.

All statewide pesticide use surveys are performed under the authority of the NJ Pesticide Control Code, N.J.A.C. 7:30-1 et. seq., requiring applicators to maintain pesticide records for three years (five years for termite treatments) and to submit use records to the state when requested. This regulative authority provides an accuracy and level of response that is difficult to duplicate in a voluntary, nationwide survey. These pesticide use surveys are probably better defined as pesticide usage censuses rather than probabilistic surveys, but the term "survey" has remained through the years.

If you have any questions about the surveys you can call Curt Brown at (609) 530-4090 or email.

Below is a list of Survey Reports available. Click on a year for viewing/downloading purposes. For pesticide use related to approved Aquatic Pesticide Use Permits, which is required to be submitted annually, go to the Permits section of this website.

Below is a list of maps illustrating the distribution of pesticide use from the above surveys by watershed. Click on a map for viewing/downloading purposes.