North Carolina Pesticide Application Practice Test

Which of the following defines a Private Pesticide Applicator?

1. Licensed to apply pesticides in any state

2. Uses pesticides on personal or employer property

3. Only applies pesticides commercially

4. Has no restrictions on pesticide types used

The correct answer is: Uses pesticides on personal or employer property

A Private Pesticide Applicator is defined as someone who uses pesticides to produce agricultural commodities on their own property or on the property of an employer. This definition emphasizes the personal or employer relationship to the land and the use of pesticides. A private applicator typically applies these pesticides in a non-commercial context, primarily for agricultural purposes rather than for business or profit. This role is fundamentally different from commercial applicators, who are licensed to apply pesticides for hire or on properties they do not own. Additionally, the definition excludes individuals who might have unrestricted licenses to apply a variety of pesticide types without limitations. Thus, the focus is squarely on the application of pesticides within a private setting, directly related to one's own agricultural production activities.