A ______ is anyone who has met the requirements to supervise the use of restricted-use pesticides and may be Commercial, Public, Private, or non-commercial applicators.

• A. Certified Applicator
• B. Competent
• C. Pesticide Dealer
• D. Public Applicator

Answer: (A)

Supervising the use of restricted-use pesticides requires formal certification. A person who has met the required training and testing earns a certification that authorizes them to supervise the application of restricted-use pesticides. This credential isn’t limited to one setting—someone who is certified may act as a commercial, public, private, or non-commercial applicator, depending on their job context. The certification demonstrates that the individual has the knowledge to follow label directions, implement safe handling practices, protect people and the environment, and comply with regulatory requirements.

Competent is not a formal credential that grants authority to supervise, so it doesn’t establish eligibility to supervise RUP use. A pesticide dealer is focused on selling pesticides, not supervising their use. A public applicator is a category of applicator, not the certification itself; while public applicators can be certified, the term describes the role, not the credential that enables supervision.