What must pesticide applicator records include?

• A. The name of the person/organization, location, date and time, purpose, pesticide trade name, quantity, method of application, and environmental conditions.
• B. The pesticide trade name and quantity only.
• C. The date and location only.
• D. The name of the supervisor only.

Answer: (A)

Documenting every pesticide application with complete details ensures accountability, traceability, and compliance with label and regulatory requirements. The record should identify who performed the application (name of the person or organization) and where it occurred (location). It must also capture when it happened (date and time) and why it was done (purpose), along with exactly what product was used (pesticide trade name) and how much was applied (quantity). How the product was applied matters too, so noting the method of application shows the equipment or technique used. Recording environmental conditions at the time—such as wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, and any relevant weather—helps assess drift risk and efficacy and ensures the work aligns with label instructions. Taken together, these elements create a complete, auditable record for safety, accountability, and regulatory review.