Name two essential components you must verify on every pesticide label before use.

• A. Directions for use and safety/first-aid information (including PPE requirements).
• B. Storage location and hazard class.
• C. Manufacturer's contact and price.
• D. Environmental impact statement.

Answer: (A)

When using a pesticide, you must check the directions for use and the safety/first-aid information on the label, including PPE requirements. The directions for use tell you exactly how to apply the product—the proper rate, method, timing, and the specific crops or areas it can be used on—so you achieve effective control while staying within legal labeling. The safety and first-aid information, along with the PPE requirements, tell you how to protect yourself and others from exposure and what steps to take if exposure occurs. Together, these sections ensure you apply the product correctly and respond appropriately to any risks.

Other label parts, like storage location or hazard class, are helpful for broader safety planning but aren’t the two elements you must verify to use the product safely and effectively. Manufacturer contact details or price don’t affect how you apply it, and an environmental impact statement, while informative, isn’t something you rely on to guide use.