What is the responsibility of the certified applicator regarding training?

• A. They must ensure that pesticide applications are performed only after assistants have been trained.
• B. They are responsible only for their own training.
• C. They must ensure all training is completed by the supervisor.
• D. Training is optional for assistants.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that a certified pesticide applicator is responsible for ensuring that anyone assisting with an application has completed proper training before any pesticide is applied. This duty protects people and the environment by making sure assistants understand how to follow label directions, use personal protective equipment correctly, avoid drift, handle and mix products safely, and respond to spills or exposure.

Training of assistants isn’t optional or something the supervisor handles alone; the applicator must verify that the necessary training is completed and keep records as required. This ensures the entire operation is competent and compliant, not just the applicator’s own knowledge.