Define restricted-use pesticides and who is authorized to apply them in Minnesota.

• A. Pesticides that require certification due to potential hazards; only certified applicators or those under direct supervision may apply.
• B. Over-the-counter consumer products.
• C. Pesticides approved for home gardens.
• D. Any pesticide that is not restricted may be used by anyone.

Answer: (B)

Restricted-use pesticides are products that pose greater hazards to people or the environment, so only a certified pesticide applicator or someone directly supervised by a certified applicator may apply them. In Minnesota, this means you must hold an appropriate pesticide applicator certification and follow the label and supervising requirements to use these products. General-use products, like most over-the-counter consumer products or those labeled for home gardens, can be used by the public under the label directions, but they are not restricted and do not require certification.