Lawn Posting and Notification Requirements
At the time of each for hire lawn (turf) pesticide application, the licensed Category 3b applicator or registered technician must do
BOTH of the following:
- Place a lawn marker (posting flag) at a conspicuous point of access to the lawn. The lawn marker must meet the following minimum criteria:
- At least 4 by 5 inches in size
- Weather resistant material
- Contrasting lettering and background
- Minimum 3/8 inch letters that reads "LAWN CARE APPLICATION - KEEP OFF THE GRASS"
- Placed from 6 to 18 inches above the turf on a non-metallic support; and
- Give to or leave for the customer a written statement (notification) that contains the following:
- Business name and telephone number of the licensed business;
- Signature and license number or registration number of the licensed applicator or registered technician who made the application;
- Date and time of the application;
- Type(s) of pesticide application service(s) and brand name(s) of pesticide(s) applied, which shall be listed, at a minimum, as one or more of the following:
- Grassy weed control (brand name)
- Broadleaf weed control (brand name)
- Insect control (brand name)
- Disease control (brand name)
- Other pest control that is not adequately described above
- Post application safety precautions taken from the label for each pesticide applied;
- Instructions to the customer to remove the lawn marker no sooner than the day following the application;
- Instructions to the customer to contact the business telephone number if more specific information is desired regarding the pesticide product(s) applied.