Unless the label specifically prohibits it, you can apply a pesticide to control a pest that is not on the label as long as the specific crop or site is listed.

Unless the label specifically prohibits it, you can apply a pesticide to control a pest that is not on the label as long as the specific crop or site is listed.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if pest is also listed
• D. Never allowed

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the label is the legal guide for pesticide use. It specifies the crops or sites where the product may be applied and the pests it is registered to control, along with rates and timing. You may only apply the product for the pests that are listed for that specific crop or site. If a pest isn’t listed on the label for that crop/site, the use is not authorized, even if the crop or site is listed. So, while some labels might include special allowances in certain sections, the general rule is to follow the label and not target unlisted pests.

The key idea is that the label is the legal guide for pesticide use. It specifies the crops or sites where the product may be applied and the pests it is registered to control, along with rates and timing. You may only apply the product for the pests that are listed for that specific crop or site. If a pest isn’t listed on the label for that crop/site, the use is not authorized, even if the crop or site is listed. So, while some labels might include special allowances in certain sections, the general rule is to follow the label and not target unlisted pests.