What items must be documented in pesticide application records for auditing?

• A. Only the date and product used.
• B. Date, product, EPA number, rate, target site, area treated, weather, applicator, equipment, and REI/PHI notes.
• C. Supplier lot number and color.
• D. Pesticide price and vendor.

Answer: (B)

Keeping pesticide records requires a complete trail of what was applied and under what conditions, so auditors can verify label compliance and safety practices. The entries should include the date of application, the product name and EPA registration number, the application rate, the target site and the area treated, the weather conditions at application (to assess drift, efficacy, and safety), the person who applied the product, the equipment used, and notes about restricted-entry intervals and any pre-harvest intervals. This level of detail ensures accountability, traceability, and proper follow-up if issues arise. Items like supplier lot number, color, price, or vendor aren’t part of the standard auditing record and don’t provide the same verifiable record of how and where the product was used.