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All states have pesticide licensing of some type. California is very strict as is Florida. For the most part they (Fl) aren't looking to fine anybody, just get them licensed. Still, politics play a very large role in how these laws are written. In Florida the pest control industry is better organized than most of the green industry so it reflects and roadblocks are thrown in such as the three year period a lawn maintenance worker must wait before he can take the <b>Limited Commercial Landscape exam.</b>
The Yard Man exemption in Florida is interesting. As stated before if the customer purchases the product, you can apply it using the customers equipment. This will allow you to apply weed and feed products, treat lawns for chinch bugs, fire ants, fungi, etc. It applies to residential accounts only, and you cannot advertise that you provide this service. It's a good deal because it allows you to help out a customer without breaking the law. I don't think it can have a significant impact on your bottom line though since you really cannot solicit or advertise this service to your customers.
Fl. is also now fineing first offenders, a departure from the previous warning letters and cease and desists they originally did.
They also just hired 4 new inspectors that will concentrate on the maintenance industry.
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All states have pesticide licensing of some type. California is very strict as is Florida. For the most part they (Fl) aren't looking to fine anybody, just get them licensed. Still, politics play a very large role in how these laws are written. In Florida the pest control industry is better organized than most of the green industry so it reflects and roadblocks are thrown in such as the three year period a lawn maintenance worker must wait before he can take the <b>Limited Commercial Landscape exam.</b>
The Yard Man exemption in Florida is interesting. As stated before if the customer purchases the product, you can apply it using the customers equipment. This will allow you to apply weed and feed products, treat lawns for chinch bugs, fire ants, fungi, etc. It applies to residential accounts only, and you cannot advertise that you provide this service. It's a good deal because it allows you to help out a customer without breaking the law. I don't think it can have a significant impact on your bottom line though since you really cannot solicit or advertise this service to your customers.
Fl. is also now fineing first offenders, a departure from the previous warning letters and cease and desists they originally did.
They also just hired 4 new inspectors that will concentrate on the maintenance industry.
Stay Green!
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