| Job Title |
Pesticide-control Inspector |
| Job Description |
Inspects Operations Of Distributors And Commercial Applicators
Of Pesticides To Determine Compliance With Government
Regulations On Handling, Sale, And Use Of Pesticides: Inspects
Premises Of Wholesale And Retail Distributors To Ensure That
Registered Pesticides Are Handled In Accordance With State And
Federal Regulations. Determines That Handlers Possess Permits
And Sell Restricted Pesticides Only To Authorized Users.
Evaluates Pesticides For Correct Labeling, Misbranding,
Misrepresentation, Or Adulteration, And Confiscates Or
Quarantines Unacceptable Pesticides. Inspects Operations Of
Commercial Applicators Of Pesticides And Observes Application
Methods To Ensure Correct Use Of Equipment, Application
Procedures, And That Applicators Possess Valid Permits.
Determines That Accurate Records Are Kept To Show Pesticides
Used, Dosage, Times, Places, And Methods Of Applications.
Inspects Premises To Ensure That Storage And Disposal Of
Pesticides Conform To Regulations. Investigates Complaints
Concerning Pesticides And Uses. Identifies Insect Or Disease,
Recommends Treatment, And Authorizes Emergency Use Of Suitable
Restricted Pesticides To Respond To Emergency Situations, Such
As Insect Infestations Or Outbreaks Of Plant Disease.
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