A few drops of such material taken orally could be fatal to a 150-pound person. From 1 teaspoonful to 1 ounce of this material could prove fatal to a 150-pound person. This indicates that the product is corrosive or irritating to the eyes and skin. Although some pesticide products are considered to be only slightly toxic or relatively nontoxic, all pesticides can be hazardous to humans, nontarget animals, and the environment if used inconsistently with the instructions on the product label. Pesticides should be used only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Applicators are legally responsible if a pesticide is misused in any way.
Under the authority of the amended Pennsylvania Pesticide Control Act of 1973 and the amended Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, applicators who apply restricted-use pesticides must be certified or must work under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Commercial and public pesticide applicators must be certified to use any pesticide, not just restricted-use products. Furthermore, only certified applicators can purchase restricted-use pesticides. The pesticide dealer is required by law to record the name, address, and certification number of the purchaser, as well as the identity of the product, amount sold, and date of purchase. The official list of Pennsylvania restricted-use pesticides includes all products designated as such by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and, in the interest of the public health and welfare of the citizens of the commonwealth, any other product designated for restricted use by Pennsylvania s Secretary of Agriculture.