Get to know the pesticide label : the active ingredient may be the same, but registered uses often differ

Abstract

Many pesticide active ingredients are “offpatent” and are available from several manufacturers under various brand names. While this trend has increased pesticide options, and in some cases lowered product cost, it also has led to confusion over legal uses because of the various product labels available. Active ingredients are registered to be in pesticide products. Identification of use sites is part of the product—not active ingredient— registration. Thus, products that contain the same active ingredient may not have the same specific uses.