What is required to apply restricted-use pesticides in Vermont?

• A. A simple business license
• B. Certification as a pesticide applicator (private or commercial) and compliance with label directions and state regulations
• C. EPA registration only
• D. No certification needed if applying on your own land

Answer: (B)

Restricted-use pesticides can only be used by someone who has earned the state’s pesticide applicator certification and who follows both the product label and Vermont regulations. This means you must be certified as a private or commercial applicator, and you must apply the pesticide in accordance with the label directions, including limits on application rates, required personal protective equipment, reentry times, and any setback or drift precautions. Beyond the label, state rules cover who may apply, what training and renewals are needed, and any recordkeeping or reporting requirements.

A simple business license doesn’t authorize the use of restricted-use pesticides, and EPA registration alone doesn’t replace state certification and compliance. Even when applying on land you own, Vermont requires the appropriate applicator certification to use restricted-use products.