Which of the following is not a required item in federally restricted-use pesticide records?

• A. Date
• B. Weather conditions
• C. Product name
• D. Applicator's name

Answer: (B)

Federal recordkeeping for restricted-use pesticides centers on accountability and traceability: you must document when the application happened, which product was used, and who performed it. The date ties the treatment to any inspections, re-entry intervals, or follow-up actions. The product name identifies the exact chemical and label requirements to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. The applicator's name records who carried out the work and who can be contacted if questions or issues arise. Weather conditions, while helpful for understanding drift risk and application quality, are not a mandated item in federally required records. Some states may ask for weather data, but at the federal level they aren’t part of the core record.