Who is a person that applies any pesticide for hire?

• A. Commercial Applicator
• B. Private Applicator
• C. Non-Commercial Applicator
• D. Pest Management Consultant

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who is licensed to apply pesticides for payment. A Commercial Applicator is a professional who performs pest-control services for clients and charges a fee, typically working for a pest-control company and holding the appropriate commercial license to apply pesticides at various sites.

Private Applicators apply pesticides on their own property or for an employer's agricultural production, not for paying customers. Non-Commercial Applicators work in non-business contexts, such as for public agencies or institutions, and aren’t hired to provide paid pest-control services to clients. Pest Management Consultants provide advice and recommendations and don’t necessarily apply pesticides themselves.

So, the person who applies any pesticide for hire is a Commercial Applicator.