A misapplication of a pesticide can expose you to a lawsuit.

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends

Answer: (B)

Understanding liability for pesticide use hinges on following the product label, which acts as the legal instruction for safe and proper application. When a pesticide is misapplied—using it incorrectly, at the wrong rate, or in the wrong place—the result can be property damage, crop loss, or health effects. Those harms can lead to civil lawsuits and regulatory penalties. Because misapplication can directly cause harm and violate the label and laws, it creates legal exposure in many situations. Even if the exact outcome depends on the circumstances, the possibility of facing a lawsuit is real, so the statement is true. The other options don’t fit because they either deny that liability can occur or leave the outcome overly uncertain; the real-world rule is that improper use can trigger legal action.