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Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP)

Thank You for Applying to PESP

Thank you for applying for membership in EPA’s Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP).  Membership in PESP shows your organization’s commitment to environmental stewardship in pest management. You should receive an email shortly confirming your application.

Upon confirming that your organization meets the eligibility criteria for PESP membership, we will send you an email containing instructions on how to develop and submit a PESP strategy. Once your application is complete, with the submission of your PESP strategy, we will review your application and contact you if we require additional information.  We will make a decision regarding your membership in PESP within four weeks following receipt of your full application.