What is a "pesticide advisory"?

A pesticide advisory is primarily a communication that provides important information regarding safety measures related to the use of pesticides. Such advisories are often issued by regulatory agencies or agricultural extension services to inform users about safe handling practices, application techniques, potential hazards, and environmental considerations. This ensures that users are aware of best practices to minimize risks to human health, wildlife, and the environment when using pesticides.

In the context of the other options, a warning to stop using all pesticides does not accurately reflect the nature of an advisory, which typically provides guidance rather than a blanket prohibition. Similarly, not all pesticides require a regulatory requirement as outlined in option C; rather, compliance with safety protocols comes from best practices advocated in advisories. Lastly, while promotional offers for pest control products are part of marketing strategies, they do not pertain to the critical safety and operational information that a pesticide advisory seeks to convey.