Daily use reports must remain on file and accessible for at least 2 years, even if the company is no longer in the business of applying pesticides.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the company continues in business
• D. They may be kept for 3 years

Answer: (A)

Keeping daily use reports for two years is a requirement designed to ensure accountability and traceability for every pesticide application. These reports capture essential details about each use—date, product name and active ingredient, amount applied, exact location, pest targeted, application method, weather conditions, and who conducted the work. The rule applies regardless of whether the company is still in business, because regulators may need to verify past applications, check compliance with label directions, and assess environmental or public-health implications at any time within that retention window. If a company ceases operations, someone who is responsible for the records—whether the former owner, a successor, or the licensed applicator—must still retain and make them accessible for at least two years from the date of each application. In short, these records are kept for two years to support ongoing accountability and safety, no matter the business’s current status.