Who are the persons who sell restricted-use pesticides and must be licensed by NMDA?

• A. Pesticide Dealers
• B. Pest Management Consultants
• C. Certified Applicators
• D. Public Applicators

Answer: (A)

Pesticide selling of restricted-use pesticides requires a license because these products carry higher risks and strict handling rules. In New Mexico, the license to sell restricted-use pesticides is held by pesticide dealers—the businesses that stock and distribute RUPs to certified applicators. Pest management consultants provide advice and services but don’t handle sales. Certified applicators are licensed to apply pesticides, not to sell them. Public applicators are a category of applicators who work in public settings and aren’t the selling entity. So the best answer is pesticide dealers.