Which part of the pesticide application records identifies the applied product specifically?

The identification of the applied pesticide product in application records is most clearly indicated by the EPA registration number. This number is a unique identifier assigned by the Environmental Protection Agency to each pesticide product that has been approved for use in the United States. It serves to ensure that the product has met safety and efficacy standards before it can be marketed.

The EPA registration number allows regulatory bodies, applicators, and the public to easily track and verify the specific formulation of a pesticide being used. This is vital for compliance with regulations, as well as for proper education on the safe handling and application of the pesticide. Additionally, the EPA registration number aids in recalling any products if necessary due to safety concerns or other issues.

While details like the application date, pesticide type, and dealer contact information are important elements of pesticide application records, they do not provide a precise identification of the specific product used. The application date tells when the application occurred, the pesticide type refers to the general category (such as herbicide or insecticide), and dealer contact information relates to where the product was obtained, but none of these elements pinpoint the specific product in the way that the EPA registration number does.