Is the Annual Pesticide Use Summary Report required if pesticides were not applied in the state?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only if pesticides were stored
• D. Only if pesticides were imported

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that annual reporting of pesticide use applies to the year regardless of whether any products were used. The Annual Pesticide Use Summary Report is a way for the state to keep a complete record of pesticide activity, including years with zero usage. Submitting a zero-use report shows there was no application activity that year and helps the department verify compliance and maintain accurate data. Storage or import have separate considerations, but they do not remove the obligation to file the annual use summary; the requirement covers reporting actual use or the absence of use for the entire year.