Under KRS 217b, what does the regulation require of applicators who apply pesticides?

• A. Requires that applicator keep records of applications of general and restricted use pesticides. Keep the records for 3 years.
• B. Prohibits keeping records.
• C. Requires daily reports.
• D. Requires annual training.

Answer: (A)

Under Kentucky law, applicators who apply pesticides must maintain records of each application for a period of three years. This requirement applies to both general-use and restricted-use pesticides. Keeping these records creates a verifiable trail inspectors can review, showing what product was used, where and when it was applied, and in what amounts. Typical record details include date of application, site/location, product name (and active ingredient or EPA registration number), rate or amount applied, target pest or crop, and the applicator’s name. Because the regulation specifies a three-year retention, options suggesting no recordkeeping, daily reports, or only annual training don’t align with KRS 217B.