What must someone using Schedule 1 or 2 pesticides possess, or how must they operate?

• A. A Pesticide Applicator Certificate or be supervised by a certified applicator.
• B. A standard driver’s license.
• C. No certification required with supervision.
• D. A university degree in agriculture.

Answer: (A)

The rule is about certification and supervision to ensure safe, proper use and compliance with label directions. To apply Schedule 1 or Schedule 2 pesticides, you must either hold a Pesticide Applicator Certificate in your own name, or perform the work under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. This ensures someone trained in safe handling, accurate mixing and application, appropriate PPE, drift and environmental protections, and proper storage and disposal is guiding the work. A standard driver’s license doesn’t authorize pesticide use, and the idea that no certification is required with supervision isn’t allowed—supervision must be provided by someone who is certified. A university degree isn’t a requirement for these pesticide applications.