Who is responsible for applying insecticides or rodenticides following label directions?

• A. Public Health.
• B. Certified Pest Management Personnel.
• C. Facility supervisor.
• D. Bioenvironmental Engineering.

Answer: (B)

Applying insecticides or rodenticides according to label directions is a task that requires proper certification and training. Certified Pest Management Personnel have the credentials to handle pesticides, understand the label’s requirements, and know how to apply products safely and effectively while protecting people and the environment. They are legally authorized to apply pesticides, including restricted-use products, and follow label directions for dosage, timing, re-entry intervals, PPE, storage, and disposal. A facility supervisor, Public Health, or Bioenvironmental Engineering plays important roles in planning, oversight, and safety; they may coordinate pest control strategies, ensure policies are followed, and design safety controls, but they do not themselves apply pesticides unless they hold the appropriate certification. Thus, the person responsible for applying insecticides or rodenticides per label directions is the certified pest management personnel.