A certified commercial applicator may apply pesticides to lands not owned by the applicator for compensation.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the landowner signs an agreement
• D. Only for certain crops

Answer: (A)

A certified commercial applicator is authorized to provide pest-control services to clients on lands they do not own, in exchange for pay. The certification is about the ability to apply pesticides safely and according to label directions, regardless of property ownership, so performing applications for compensation on someone else’s land is exactly the intended role of a commercial applicator. The requirement isn’t that the landowner signs a specific agreement to grant this authority, and the ability to apply isn’t limited to certain crops by rule—what matters is following the product label and applicable laws while delivering paid services on client properties.