What does 'Restricted-Use Pesticide' mean and who may purchase or apply it?

• A. It may be purchased by the general public but applied only by licensed professionals.
• B. Restricted-Use Pesticide may be purchased or applied only by certified or licensed applicators or under their direct supervision.
• C. It may only be used indoors.
• D. It is available over the counter for home use.

Answer: (B)

Restricted-Use Pesticides are the pesticides that pose higher risks to people or the environment, so their purchase and use are limited to trained individuals. The best answer reflects that these products may be bought or applied only by certified or licensed applicators or under their direct supervision. This means a certified professional must be involved—either applying the product themselves or supervising someone who is applying it—to ensure proper handling, mixing, application, and adherence to the label directions. Homeowners typically cannot buy or use these products unless they are under the supervision of a certified applicator.