How can you determine whether a pesticide product is restricted-use?

• A. By asking the store clerk.
• B. Check the label; RUPs are indicated with a statement and maybe color-coded; verify on the EPA registration and NJ requirements.
• C. By the color of the bottle.
• D. By the product name alone.

Answer: (B)

The label is the key source of truth. A pesticide’s restricted-use status is a label claim that appears on the product package and/or the EPA registration documents. It may be stated explicitly as a Restricted Use Pesticide and, in some cases, could be indicated by color coding on the container. To be sure, check the label for the RUP designation and then verify against the EPA registration and New Jersey requirements, since state rules may add additional restrictions or certification needs. RUP products require a certified applicator and follow stricter handling, application, and record-keeping rules. Relying on store staff, bottle color, or product name alone isn’t reliable.