Which of the following describes a Public Applicator?

A Public Applicator is defined as someone who applies pesticides as part of their duties for a government agency or entity. This includes roles such as pest management within public parks, municipalities, schools, or other government properties. The focus of their work is on the public good, rather than for commercial profit, which distinguishes them from private applicators who work for private companies.

The other options do not accurately reflect the role of a Public Applicator. Those who work for private companies applying pesticides are classified as commercial applicators, not public. The restriction to residential areas does not describe the broader scope of a Public Applicator’s responsibilities. Furthermore, providing advice to pesticide dealers pertains more to a consultation role rather than the actual application of pesticides, which would exclude that position from being classified as a Public Applicator. Thus, option C is the only choice that aligns correctly with the definition and duties associated with a Public Applicator in the context of pesticide application.