Who licenses the sale of restricted-use pesticides?

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

Answer: (A)

Restricted-use pesticides carry higher risks, so the authority to allow their sale is tied to the business selling them. Pesticide dealers hold the license to distribute restricted-use products, issued by the state regulatory agency. They’re the gatekeepers who verify that buyers have the appropriate certification and that products are handled and stored properly according to the label. Certified applicators or public applicators may purchase and use these pesticides from licensed dealers, but they don’t license the sale themselves. That’s why the correct answer is pesticide dealers.