A professional who inspects operations of distributors and commercial applicators of pesticides to determine compliance with government regulations on handling, sale, and use of pesticides. Responsibilities include:

• Inspects premises of wholesale and retail distributors to ensure that registered pesticides are handled in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Determines that handlers possess permits and sell restricted pesticides only to authorized users.
• Evaluates pesticides for correct labeling, misbranding, misrepresentation, or adulteration, and confiscates or quarantines unacceptable pesticides.
• Inspects operations of commercial applicators of pesticides and observes application methods to ensure correct use of equipment, application procedures, and that applicators possess valid permits.
• Determines that accurate records are kept to show pesticides used, dosage, times, places, and methods of applications.
• Inspects premises to ensure that storage and disposal of pesticides conform to regulations.
• Investigates complaints concerning pesticides and uses.
• Identifies insect or disease, recommends treatment, and authorizes emergency use of suitable restricted pesticides to respond to emergency situations, such as insect infestations or outbreaks of plant disease.