Who can purchase Schedule 3 pesticides?

• A. Only homeowners
• B. Only licensed professionals
• C. Any person over 16 years old
• D. Only certified applicators

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is who is allowed to buy Schedule 3 pesticides based on eligibility, not just who can apply them. Schedule 3 pesticides can be purchased by any person who is at least 16 years old. This creates broad access for everyday users—like homeowners or students—while still placing responsibility on the buyer to handle and use the products safely according to the label and provincial rules. Remember, even though purchase is allowed for someone 16 or older, there may be additional requirements for actually applying the product in certain settings or for certain products, such as training or licensing, as dictated by the label and regulations. The other options would unnecessarily restrict purchasing to specific groups, which doesn’t align with the age-based purchase rule.