Texas Pesticide Applicator Practice Exam

True or False: No pesticide may be used in the US until it has federal registration for the product, use, and label.

1. True

2. False

3. Only for agricultural pesticides

4. Only for residential pesticides

The correct answer is: True

In the United States, the use of pesticides is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For any pesticide to be legally used, it must first undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure that it meets safety standards and does not pose undue risks to human health or the environment. This evaluation must include an assessment of the product itself, the proposed uses, and the labeling to ensure that all information regarding the safe and effective use of the pesticide is provided. Once a pesticide is federally registered by the EPA, it is considered safe for the intended uses specified on its label, and users can apply it in accordance with those guidelines. This regulation applies to all pesticides—whether they are used for agricultural, residential, or any other purposes. Therefore, it is accurate to state that no pesticide may be used in the U.S. until it has received federal registration that covers the product, its intended use, and its label.