Which is the state agency that regulates pesticide use in Florida?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is the state agency responsible for regulating pesticide use in Florida. This agency is tasked with ensuring that pesticides are used safely and effectively, promoting compliance with state and federal regulations, and protecting the health of residents and the environment. FDACS administers the state's pesticide law, which includes licensing pesticide applicators, overseeing pesticide distribution and use, and enforcing safety standards.

In contrast, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a federal agency that oversees pesticide regulation at the national level, but its jurisdiction does not extend to the specific implementation of those regulations at the state level. NASA and the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) play important roles in other contexts but do not have primary authority over pesticide regulation in Florida.