What is a Special Local Needs (SLN) label, and how does it affect Illinois pesticide use?

• A. SLN is a local brand name.
• B. The SLN label provides extra warnings about toxicity.
• C. An SLN label provides local restrictions or amendments; users must follow both federal label and SLN amendments for local requirements.
• D. An SLN label provides local restrictions or amendments; users must follow both federal label and SLN amendments for local requirements.

Answer: (D)

A Special Local Needs label is a local addendum to a pesticide’s federal label that addresses specific state or local conditions, such as water quality, habitat, or farming practices. In Illinois, that means there may be local restrictions or amendments attached to the federal labeling that apply in addition to, and sometimes in conjunction with, the federal label. You must follow both the federal label and the SLN amendments for local requirements. If the SLN imposes stricter rules than the federal label, you must follow the stricter rules.