The database can be searched in a number of ways, including by pest, manufacturer, pesticide product name, pesticide type or formulation, ingredient, application site, or by the Environmental Protection Agency registration information and identification number. For example, a homeowner or gardener who discovers a pest problem can log on to the web site, enter the name of the pest, and find a list of products currently registered for use within the state to control that particular pest. The site also will allow users to view pesticide product labels and search for ingredients contained in the product. In addition, Missourians can obtain information about pesticide applicators from the web site. They can search for licensed applicators in their area or determine if a commercial applicator is licensed.
Licensed applicators can also search for restricted use pesticide dealers.
Kelly Registration Systems, the Covington, Ga., firm that developed the computer software, has worked with the department to offer the site and its services at no cost to the state or the public. Missouri is one of only a handful of states to offer this service to the public.