how hard is it to get in to fert... lawns

[BamaSnapperMan]

i was just read some of the other topics and was wondering how hard is it to get into fertlizing lawn , and what all do u have to have and ect..

thank you

[Really Well Cut]

I believe you are asking what it takes to become a commercial certified pesticide applicator with a license. may be different in montgomery but in nj u need to take what is called core or the basics of applying, the cautions, regulations, etc. after you pass that exam you go into the specialty courses and for us it would be turf and ornamental (shrubs and trees). You then take those exams and once you pass you get the license. since you have a business you will have to get a business license for each business location or name used by the business. with this comes the fees for the 3 books needed i think $60, class fee like $95, test fee like $20, and $150 for the biz license.

[CCLS]

In Iowa you must have a fertilizer distributor license in order to fertilize lawns. If you are applying weed, fungus or insect chemicals to turf, you must obtain a pesticide applicators license. Your business must have a license and each individual applicator must have a license and be certified through a series of state tests. If you are applying chemicals to trees or bushes, then you need an ornimental applicators license. Contact your local county extension office and they should be able to tell you what you need and were to get it.

[Phil Nilsson]

Some thoughts ...

Try getting a list from the DEP for all licensed lawn app people let's say within a 30 mile radius ... these will be (employees) as well as owners on those lists ... and may prove a useful source to get employees and or buy/sell some accounts and to connect with others who can share networking customers work back and forth.

Phil

[BamaSnapperMan]

do you guys think it is worth all the time , classes , and money?

[CCLS]

Yes or I wouldn't be doing it.

[BamaSnapperMan]

is there more money in ferts than in cutting lawns ? if so give me some kind of number? thanks for the in put

[Really Well Cut]

ant give u real numbers yet cause i aint doen with it but sure theres gonna be revenue from it. besides so you want your name on a lawn that is all weeded up or a master piece?

[ram man]

does anyone know if u need a license for fertilizing in ohio?

[BamaSnapperMan]

just wondering if someone can give some kind of idea on what kind of money you make in fertlizing lawns? thank you

[CCLS]

Originally posted by BamaSnapperMan
just wondering if someone can give some kind of idea on what kind of money you make in fertlizing lawns? thank you

$35 for 5,000 and under. $3.00 every 1,000 there after. Prices include product cost, overhead and profit.

[Yard]

Where do you find out if there is a requirement for a license in an area? In my area there is a pesticide ban so I'm not even sure what materials I could use. Help, suggestions?

[DCLawn Co]

In our State, Oregon.
Their is pesticide regulations, however not for green industry related applications of fert and fert products liquid or dry.

Since this does vary from state to state.
It might worth checking out your states Agriculture Dept.
Or whom ever regulates this for you state.

You can find your states offices here :

http://www.statelocalgov.net/index.cfm

Paul