Washington Aquatic Pesticide Practice Exam

The statement means the product is not approved for use in aquatic environments and applying it to water would violate the label and the law. Labels are the legal guide for safe and proper use, and this directive protects water quality and aquatic life by preventing chemical spills, runoff, or drift from reaching streams, ponds, or irrigation canals. If a pest problem is near or over water, you must choose a product labeled for aquatic use or use non-chemical methods; otherwise, you must treat only on land and follow any required buffer zones, drift-control measures, and other site restrictions. This guidance helps prevent contamination of drinking water sources and harm to fish, invertebrates, and other wildlife. It does not support applying to water under any conditions, nor does it permit spraying near water with the idea of dilution, and it does not imply that you should apply products to water at all.