Are all seed treatment products allowed for general use, or are some restricted-use pesticides?

• A. All seed treatment products can be used generally without restrictions.
• B. Some products are restricted-use pesticides (RUP); always check the label for designation.
• C. RUP products require no special handling.
• D. RUP products are illegal to use in seed treatments.

Answer: (B)

Some seed treatment products are restricted-use pesticides, and others are general-use. The label on each product tells you which category it falls into. Restricted-use pesticides require certification to buy and apply, and they come with specific handling, application, storage, disposal, and PPE requirements. You must check the label to see if a product is restricted-use before using it. General-use products can be bought and used by non-certified individuals, but you still must follow exactly what the label says.

This is why the best answer is that some products are restricted-use pesticides and you should always check the label for designation. The idea that all seed treatments are unrestricted, that RUPs need no special handling, or that RUPs are illegal to use in seed treatments are all incorrect.