Which statement is true about regulatory pest control?

• A. Airports and ocean ports are monitored by pest quarantine regulatory agencies
• B. Private lawn care services have no regulatory oversight
• C. Residential neighborhoods are regulated only if pesticides are applied weekly
• D. There are no regulatory pest control programs at border crossings

Answer: (A)

Regulatory pest control focuses on stopping pests from moving into or spreading within a region, especially at points where pests could enter from outside. Airports and ocean ports are major entry points for goods, vehicles, and travelers, so pest quarantine regulatory agencies actively monitor these sites to inspect shipments and enforce quarantines or treatments as needed. This helps prevent pests from hitchhiking into the area and causing problems before they can establish populations.

Private lawn care services do have regulatory oversight through pesticide applicator licensing and certification requirements, along with rules on how and where products can be applied. Residential neighborhoods are also subject to regulations governing pesticide use, not just when applications occur weekly. And there are regulatory pest control programs at border crossings to manage pests entering from other regions or countries.