Where do I find the Registry of Persons Requiring Prior Notification of the Application of Pesticides?
Where do I find the Registry of Persons Requiring Prior Notification of the Application of Pesticides? The list can be found at this website:. http://www.flaes.org/aes-ent/memorandums.html Look for the most recent memo regarding registry of persons requiring prior notification. The Florida sta ...
- How to I determine what is a conspicuous location to post a notice?
The language in this section of the Florida statute was intentional in order to allow for some flexibility on the part of the person posting the notice. It would be impractical to attempt to specifically describe by rule where to post a notice that would apply to every situation. The notice shou ...
- If a pesticide is applied as a perimeter band around the outside of a structure in conjunction with a general household pest treatment, am I required to post a notice?
Yes, if the application is made directly to turf or ornamentals as part of the perimeter treatment. No, if the application is made to the plant bed mulch/soil or to the exterior surfaces of the structure. Additional Resources www.flaes.org
- Is the requirement to post a notice of the application of pesticides to areas of landscapes associated with buildings specific to any particular category of pest control?
No, although most pesticide application posting may occur as a result of lawn and ornamental pest control treatments, pesticide applications performed to turf and/or ornamentals for the control and prevention of other category pests (i.e. general household pests) are included in the requirement ...
- How long does the pesticide application notice have to stay posted?
There is no set or required period of time that the notice must remain posted. The pesticide applicator has complied with the law by posting the notice and is not responsible for removing the notice.
- Is it necessary to post a notice if only a small spot application is being performed to an area of lawn, or if only one or two shrubs are being treated?
Yes, the statutory language does not limit the requirement to post. Anytime pesticide of any kind is sprayrd on a lawn, posting is necessary.
- Is posting necessary if the pesticide applied is a dry granular or dust type formulation?
Yes, the posting requirement pertains to any pesticide, regardless of formulation type.
