Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Practice Exam

What important contact information must be included on a pesticide label?

1. Manufacturer’s email address

2. Manufacturer’s social media links

3. Manufacturer’s telephone numbers

4. Manufacturer’s bank details

The correct answer is: Manufacturer’s telephone numbers

Including the manufacturer's telephone numbers on a pesticide label is vital for several reasons. Primarily, it provides users with a direct line of communication for any inquiries, safety concerns, or reporting adverse effects related to the pesticide. This immediate access to the manufacturer is essential for ensuring the correct application, understanding any specific usage instructions, and addressing potential issues, thereby promoting responsible and safe usage of the product. In many cases, regulatory agencies require that manufacturers provide a means for users to contact them, and a telephone number is a universally accessible option. It ensures that users can easily reach out, whether they are farmers, pest control professionals, or general consumers, to obtain information or support. Other types of contact information, while potentially useful, do not have the same level of immediacy or direct relevance to the safe and effective use of the pesticide. For instance, an email address may involve delays in receiving a response, and social media links are not reliable for urgent queries. Manufacturer bank details hold no relevance to the consumer's needs concerning product usage or safety and would not be appropriate or ethical to include on a pesticide label.