Under Kentucky pesticide regulations, commercial and non-commercial applicators are required to keep records of both general use and restricted use pesticide applications.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only general use
• D. Only restricted use

Answer: (A)

In Kentucky, recordkeeping for pesticide applications applies to both general-use and restricted-use products, and it covers work by both commercial (for hire) and non-commercial (private or public) applicators. The idea is to keep a traceable record of every pesticide you apply, so regulators can verify label compliance and safety measures, and so the site can be reviewed later if any issues arise.

What this means in practice is that after any pesticide application, you should log details like the product name and EPA registration number, active ingredients, the amount applied, location or site, date, and the applicator’s certification or license information. You’d note whether the product is restricted-use or not, plus any relevant conditions such as target pest, rate, weather considerations, equipment used, and any precautions taken. Keeping records for both general-use and restricted-use products ensures clear accountability and helps protect people, property, and the environment, regardless of who is applying the product or what category of pesticide is being used.