Who are the employees of Commercial Applicators who apply pesticides?

• A. Commercial Operators/ Technicians
• B. Field Supervisors
• C. Office Staff
• D. Sales Representatives

Answer: (A)

The people who actually apply pesticides for a commercial pesticide business are the commercial operators and technicians. They are the field staff who handle the product from mixing and loading through to the application on the client’s property, following label directions and safety rules. They are the ones doing the on-the-ground work for a fee, with proper training and certification as required. Office staff handle administrative duties, and sales representatives promote products or manage orders, but they do not perform pesticide applications. Field supervisors may oversee application activities, but the hands-on applicators are the operators and technicians.