General Colorado Commercial Pesticide Application Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT a type of pesticide registration under FIFRA?

1. Section 4 Label

2. Section 18 (Emergency Exemptions)

3. Section 3 (Full Federal Label)

4. Section 24c (Special Local Needs label)

The correct answer is: Section 4 Label

The correct identification of the option that is not a type of pesticide registration under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) lies in understanding the classifications of pesticide registrations. Under FIFRA, there are specific sections that detail various types of pesticide registrations. The Section 3 registration, often referred to as the full federal label, is the most common type of registration. It authorizes the distribution and use of a pesticide in accordance with the provisions of FIFRA. Section 18 deals with emergency exemptions that allow the use of a pesticide for an unregistered use during urgent situations where there are no adequate alternatives. Section 24c pertains to special local needs label registrations, which allow states to establish specifications for pesticide use that go beyond what is allowed on the federal label to meet local pest challenges. In contrast, the notion of a “Section 4 Label” does not exist in the context of FIFRA. Therefore, it cannot be classified as a type of pesticide registration, making it the correct choice for the question at hand. This understanding is crucial in the context of pesticide regulation and application, ensuring that certified applicators are familiar with the legal framework surrounding pesticide use.