Who can apply pesticides in the categories they are certified for?

The ability to apply pesticides is granted to all certified applicators within the specific categories for which they have received certification. This means that any individuals or entities that have completed the necessary training and certification requirements can legally apply pesticides as long as they are adhering to the regulations specific to their certification.

This includes licensed commercial applicators, who apply pesticides for their business, as well as certified noncommercial applicators, who may apply pesticides in settings like schools or homes for personal use or for governmental agencies. By encompassing all certified applicators, the law ensures that individuals applying pesticides in various contexts are knowledgeable and equipped to handle the substances safely and effectively, thereby promoting responsible pesticide use and protecting public health and the environment.

In contrast, the options that suggest limitations on who can apply pesticides do not acknowledge the breadth of certification that allows various types of applicators, whether commercial or noncommercial, to engage in safe pesticide application within their certified categories.