Regulatory Services

Important Notice: DPR Online Payment System Transition

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) at Clemson University would like to inform our stakeholders of an upcoming transition to Clemson University’s new online payment platform. This change will affect online purchases of new applicator license fees, product registration fees, paper exam fees, and other DPR products and fees processed through Clemson University’s online payment […]

South Carolina Adopts the National Pesticide Applicator Core Exam

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) at Clemson University is transitioning to a new South Carolina Pesticide Applicator Core Exam, based on the National Pesticide Applicator Core Exam. The implementation date for the SC Core Exam (new) is July 15, 2026. This transition aligns with South Carolina’s pesticide applicator certification program with nationally recognized competency […]

DPR Highlights

News & Updates from the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation April 2026 – Issue 3 Welcome to the Third Edition of DPR Highlights! Welcome to the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Stakeholder Update! Thank you for joining us for the third edition of DPR Highlights, our external newsletter designed to keep pesticide applicators, businesses, and […]

DPR Highlights

News & Updates from the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation December 2025 – Issue 2 Welcome to the Second Edition of DPR Highlights! Welcome to the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Stakeholder Update! Thank you for joining us for another edition of DPR Highlights, our external newsletter designed to keep pesticide applicators, businesses, and stakeholders […]

DPR Focus – Private Applicators

Keeping private applicators informed, safe, and compliant. Fall 2025 – Issue 1 Welcome to DPR Focus – Private Applicators. This newsletter from the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation at Clemson University is designed specifically to keep private pesticide applicators informed, safe, and compliant. Here, you’ll find updates on licensing requirements, regulatory changes, safety considerations, and […]

August 2025 DPR Highlights

Welcome to the SC Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Stakeholder Update! We’re excited to announce a new way to stay connected with DPR at Clemson University. Through this newsletter, we’ll be sharing important departmental news and timely updates for our regulated applicators and industry partners.

SSAOAC Meeting

The Southern Section of Association of Official Analytical Chemists (SSAOAC) meets in Atlanta every spring. This year it was April 18 – 19, 2023. It is an all-volunteer organization.  Beth Hardin has served on the Board of Directors for the last 5 years and continues to do so as the chairperson of the Registration Committee.  […]

Regulatory Lab Meeting

The first All Labs Lunch and Learn was held Friday, March 31, 2023, from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.  It was a great setting to get to know what everybody is currently doing and what they plan to do in the future.  Everybody shared ideas and skill sets needed to be consistent in the Regulatory […]