People who are not licensed pesticide applicators don’t have access to restricted chemicals, but they do have access to many products available at home improvement stores. Often they over apply chemicals.
Released June 10, 2010
ATHENS, Ga. – Spring rains and summertime heat have sparked insects and lawn diseases across the state. That may send some landscape lovers looking for someone to apply a few chemicals to protect their interests.
Before asking landscaping companies to apply pesticides, homeowners need to ask them if they’re properly certified, said Paul Guillebeau, an entomologist with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Companies don’t have to hold a certificate to mow lawns or trim hedges, but they do have to be certified to apply chemicals.
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