What does certification entail in Kentucky pesticide regulation?

What does certification entail in Kentucky pesticide regulation?

• A. Certification is a license to use any pesticide without supervision
• B. Certification is recognition by the KDA that competence is demonstrated by examination and continuing education units
• C. Certification is a dealer license to store pesticides
• D. Certification is a temporary permit to apply pesticides during training

Answer: (B)

Certification in Kentucky pesticide regulation is a credential issued by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture that shows an applicator’s competence to handle and apply pesticides. It is earned by passing the required examinations and by completing continuing education units to keep the credential current. This certification authorizes the holder to apply restricted-use pesticides (and to supervise others in some cases), but it isn’t a blanket license to use any pesticide without supervision. It also isn’t a dealer license to store pesticides, nor a temporary permit issued only during training.

Certification in Kentucky pesticide regulation is a credential issued by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture that shows an applicator’s competence to handle and apply pesticides. It is earned by passing the required examinations and by completing continuing education units to keep the credential current. This certification authorizes the holder to apply restricted-use pesticides (and to supervise others in some cases), but it isn’t a blanket license to use any pesticide without supervision. It also isn’t a dealer license to store pesticides, nor a temporary permit issued only during training.