What is the appropriate stance toward using any pesticide that is not registered by the EPA?

What is the appropriate stance toward using any pesticide that is not registered by the EPA?

• A. It may be used if the grower requests
• B. It must be avoided; never apply unregistered pesticides
• C. It can be used if not registered but labeled
• D. It can be used if you think it's safe

Answer: (B)

Using any pesticide that is not registered by the EPA is illegal and unsafe. EPA registration means the product has been evaluated for safety to people, workers, and the environment, and the label has been approved with clear directions for use. The label is the legal instruction you must follow, including where, when, how much to apply, and what protective gear to wear. If a pesticide isn’t registered for a given crop or pest, you must not use it, even if someone requests it, because applying unregistered products can lead to harmful residues, worker exposure, environmental harm, and penalties for noncompliance. If you face a request to use an unregistered product, refuse and explain that only EPA-registered products with an active label may be used, and look for registered alternatives or proper authorization through official channels when needed.

Using any pesticide that is not registered by the EPA is illegal and unsafe. EPA registration means the product has been evaluated for safety to people, workers, and the environment, and the label has been approved with clear directions for use. The label is the legal instruction you must follow, including where, when, how much to apply, and what protective gear to wear. If a pesticide isn’t registered for a given crop or pest, you must not use it, even if someone requests it, because applying unregistered products can lead to harmful residues, worker exposure, environmental harm, and penalties for noncompliance. If you face a request to use an unregistered product, refuse and explain that only EPA-registered products with an active label may be used, and look for registered alternatives or proper authorization through official channels when needed.