SELECTION OF EMPLOYMENT/SECTOR CODE:

These codes have been revised to provide a few select categories of employment groups or sectors, that pesticide users would typically be associated with. Choose the category that best represents that of the respondent.

COMMERCIAL: This category covers pesticide use "for hire"; farm labor contractors have been included since they also work "for hire", though they do not apply pesticides. Included in this group are operations of Farm Labor Contractors, Maintenance Gardener Businesses, Pest Control Businesses (encompassing Dealers, Brokers, Advisors, Ag. Pest Control Operators), and Structural Pest Control Businesses.

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES: This category applies to any agency, board, district, department, or association at all levels of government--city, county, regional, state and federal.

GROWER: Included in this category is any operation involved in the production or research of an agricultural commodity regardless of whether an operator identification number or restricted materials permit is possessed.

HOMEOWNER: This category covers residential users of pesticides including homeowners, renters, homeowner association representatives, and property managers.

PRIVATE SECTOR: This category is to be used for pesticide users who don't fall into the other categories. This is a broad grouping which includes, but is not limited to: employees of restaurants, hotels, motels, golf courses, and cemeteries.

Note*   For tracking purposes golf courses, and cemeteries that are owned or operated by a municipality (i.e. town, city, county) must be designated "government agency", rather than "private sector".

SCHOOL: This category was specifically established to track pesticide users employed by school districts or associations. This category should not be cited for agricultural or structural pest control companies applying pesticides to school sites.