Which describes persons who apply or use a pesticide on any property of another person for compensation?

• A. Certified handler
• B. Commercial applicator
• C. Noncommercial applicator
• D. Public applicator

Answer: (B)

The key idea is identifying who is applying pesticides for compensation to property that isn’t their own. A person who applies or uses a pesticide on someone else’s property in exchange for money is categorized as a commercial applicator. This term specifically covers hired, for‑pay application work—essential for businesses that treat clients’ yards, fields, buildings, or other properties for a fee. They must hold the appropriate commercial pesticide applicator certification and adhere to the label directions, safety practices, and recordkeeping required for commercial applications.

The other roles aren’t about applying for compensation to third‑party properties in the same way. A certified handler focuses on safe handling and may work with pesticides, but the role isn’t defined by performing paid applications for others. A noncommercial applicator applies pesticides for their own property or for an organization that they control, not for payment from outside clients. A public applicator is employed by a government entity to apply pesticides on public or government-owned property; while they are paid, the defining context is government employment rather than offering services to private clients for hire.