Regarding EPA pesticide labeling, which combination of statements is true?

• A. Statement 1 true; statements 2 and 3 false.
• B. Statements 1 and 2 true; statement 3 false.
• C. Statements 1 and 3 true; statement 2 false.
• D. All three statements true.

Answer: (B)

EPA labeling is the legal instruction for every pesticide product. The label specifies exactly where, on which crops or pests, at what rate, when to apply, what PPE to wear, and how to store and dispose of the product. Because the label is the authority, you must follow its directions precisely and you cannot rely on off-label uses or modify application details unless a separate registration or labeling allows it. In short, the label = controlling instructions and restrictions; misusing a pesticide or applying it beyond what the label allows is not permitted.

Two statements align with this reality: the label governs how the product can be used, and use must be limited to what the label lists. A third statement that implies you can use the product beyond those listed conditions (such as unlisted crops, pests, or sites, or altered rates) would be incorrect. That mismatch is why the combination where the first two are true and the third is false is the correct choice.