Under regulation 637, pesticide use, which statement is true?

• A. In Michigan, there is a registry of persons who must be notified before turfgrass and ornamental pesticide applications can occur on properties adjacent to the property of the person listed in the registry.
• B. Pesticide drift is desirable near sensitive plants.
• C. Vehicles used to transport pesticides need only be identified by the business name on the application form.
• D. It is not necessary to have a spill kit nearby when mixing and loading pesticides.

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested is that regulation 637 requires notifying nearby property owners before turfgrass and ornamental pesticides are applied on properties adjacent to those owners who are in a notification registry. This registry exists to protect people who live next to treated areas by making sure they’re aware of planned applications so they can take precautions and reduce exposure. That’s why this statement is true: there is a formal list of neighbors who must be informed before adjacent turfgrass or ornamental applications.

Drift near sensitive plants is not desirable; pesticide drift can cause unintended damage and is something regulators seek to minimize, not encourage. So claiming drift is desirable is not correct.

Vehicles transporting pesticides typically have more requirements than just printing the business name on the application form. They may need additional markings and information to ensure safe transport and quick identification in case of an incident.

Spill kits are part of the safety measures when mixing and loading pesticides, so saying a spill kit isn’t necessary is inaccurate. Having a spill kit on hand helps contain and clean up spills quickly to protect people and the environment.