What type of pesticide label is the most common registration form?

The most common registration form for pesticides is the Federal (Section 3) label. This label type is issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Section 3 labels are comprehensive and cover a wide range of uses and formulations, ensuring that pesticides are evaluated for safety and effectiveness before they can be sold and used.

These labels provide detailed information about the pesticide's uses, application methods, safety precautions, and environmental considerations. Because of their broad application and regulatory oversight, Section 3 labels represent the standard format under which most pesticides are registered and used in the United States.

In contrast, other label types, such as state labels or emergency labels, have more limited applications and are often specific to certain situations or regions. Special Local Need labels, on the other hand, are often used to allow the use of a pesticide in a specific geographic area when there is a need not covered by a Section 3 label, but they are not as commonly issued as the federal labels.