How many years must records of restricted pesticide applications be maintained?

How many years must records of restricted pesticide applications be maintained?

• A. 5 years
• B. 2 years
• C. 3 years
• D. 1 year

Answer: (B)

Two years. Records for restricted-use pesticide applications need to be kept for two years so regulators can review what was used, where, when, and who applied it, and to address any follow-up or concerns. A complete record typically includes the date, location, pesticide product name (and EPA registration number), application rate or concentration, total amount applied, method of application, and the applicator’s license or certification number. Longer or shorter retention periods (such as five, three, or one year) do not meet the standard requirement.

Two years. Records for restricted-use pesticide applications need to be kept for two years so regulators can review what was used, where, when, and who applied it, and to address any follow-up or concerns. A complete record typically includes the date, location, pesticide product name (and EPA registration number), application rate or concentration, total amount applied, method of application, and the applicator’s license or certification number. Longer or shorter retention periods (such as five, three, or one year) do not meet the standard requirement.