LAWN CARE PESTICIDE APPLICATION License #27687

The use of pesticides is regulated by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. All commercial pesticide businesses and public agencies that apply pesticides must satisfy certain requirements of the Regulations pertaining to the Pesticide Applicators Law. Some of those requirements are discussed below. This consumer information sheet answers commonly asked questions about applications of pesticides for tree, shrub and lawn pest control. 1. WHAT ARE PESTICIDES? A pesticide is any substance used to control pests. The pests may include insects (controlled by insecticides), weeds (controlled by herbicides), and fungi (controlled by fungicides). 2. IS A LICENSE REQUIRED TO APPLY PESTICIDES? Yes. Each firm that applies any pesticide for hire is required to obtain a pesticide business license from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. A license is obtained by completing an application, paying a fee. submitting proof of liability insurance and employing at least one certified pesticide applicator who has demonstrated competence in the use of pesticides. 3. CAN I BE NOTIFIED BY THE FIRM PRIOR TO A PESTICIDE APPLICATION TO MY PROPERTY? Yes. Upon the customer's request, the pest control firm is required to give the customer advance notice of a pesticide application. In addition, individuals who have registered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a pesticide sensitive individual, or a person who submits a physician's certificate indicating that he or she should not be exposed to a pesticide because of a current diagnosed condition or ailment, may receive advance notice of tree and lawn pesticide applications to neighboring properties. 4. MUST A SIGN BE POSTED ON MY PROPERTY? Yes. After a pesticide has been applied to a lawn or to exterior landscape plants, the pest control firm must post a standardized sign at one or more specific locations on the property. The customer is requested to keep the sign in place for 48 hours after the application. Signs are not required for fertilizer applications. 5. WHAT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PESTICIDES APPLIED SHOULD I RECEIVE FROM THE PEST CONTROL FIRM? When a pesticide is applied, or at the time a customer enters into a contract with a licensed firm for pest control, the customer must receive the following written information: 1) Name of licensee; 2) Maryland pesticide business license number; 3) Licensee telephone number; 4) Maryland Poison Center telephone number; 5) Common name or active ingredient of pesticide product applied; and 6) One of the following - a copy of the pesticide label; a copy of a portion of the pesticide label containing precautionary statements and environmental hazards; or a document compiled by the licensee that contains appropriate health, safety, and environmental hazard information taken from the pesticide label and approved by this Department. 6. ARE PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS SAFE? Pesticides, to be effective, are toxic to plants or animals and vary in range of toxicity to humans. The degree of hazard to humans or pets can be reduced if pesticides are applied according to label directions and if the appropriate precautions are followed by the applicator and the customer. 7. HOW CAN I MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS? Remove all toys, pet items and lawn furniture from the area to be treated. Close windows. Keep adults, children and pets away from treated areas. Do not stand downwind during or immediately after application of the pesticide. The customer should read the information discussed in question 5. and follow the precautionary statements or health and safety information provided about the pesticide applied to the property. 8. WHAT IF I HAVE A QUESTION OR A PROBLEM? The Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section, regulates the use of pesticides in Maryland. Pesticides must be applied according to label directions by licensed pesticide firms and under the supervision of certified pesticide applicators. If you suspect that your applicator is unlicensed, or that a pesticide misuse has occurred, contact the Pesticide Regulation Section to request an investigation. Call or write the Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, 410/841-5710. If you have any questions concerning a pesticide or its application, you can contact: -Your lawn or landscape plant pest control firm -The National Pesticide Telecommunications Network: 1-800-858-7378 -National Poison Center: 1-800-222-1222 -Maryland Department of Agriculture, Pesticide Regulation Section: 410-841-5710 -University of Maryland Home and Garden Information Center: 1-800-342-2507 -University of Maryland, Cooperative Extension Service -  county office If you have a contract problem with the firm, contact: -Your lawn or landscape plant pest control firm -The Better Business Bureau: 1-410-347-3990 -The Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division: 410-576-6550 -Your county consumer affairs office 01/03 Category III - Ornamental and Turf Label Information For Customer Information Document COMMON NAME: fenoxaprop-ethyl (Acclaim) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If swallowed, call a physician. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: May cause substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes. Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin or inhaled. Do not take internally. Avoid inhalation of spray mist. Remove contaminated clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This pesticide is toxic to fish. COMMON NAME: carbaryl (Sevin) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: Contact a physician immediately in all cases of suspected poisoning. If poisoning is suspected in animals contact a veterinarian. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If inhaled, move victim from contaminated atmosphere and call a physician. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: May be harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing spray mist. Do not take internally. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is extremely toxic to aquatic and estuarine invertebrates. May kill honeybees in substantial numbers. This product is highly toxic to bees exposed to direct treatment on blooming crops or weeds. POST APPLICATION INFORMATION: Do not allow public use of treated areas during applications or until sprays have dried. COMMON NAME: triclopyr and clopyralid (Confront) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention promptly. Flush skin with water and get medical attention if signs of irritation develop. If swallowed: Call a physician. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if absorbed through the skin, or if swallowed or inhaled. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Clopyralid is a chemical which can travel (seep or leach) through soil and under certain conditions contaminate groundwater which may be used for irrigation or drinking purposes. COMMON NAME: 2,4-D (Chaser, Amine, Butyl Ester, Dacamime, LV 400) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: In case of contact, wash skin with soap and water, for eyes flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. If swallowed, get medical attention. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Remove contaminated clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish COMMON NAME: chlorothalonil (Daconil Weather Stik) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If swallowed: Call a physician or Poison control Center. If in eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water and continue for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention for eyes immediately. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Avoid contact with skin. Avoid breathing spray mist. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Do not take internally. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, and marine/estuarine organisms. Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. COMMON NAME: trichlorfon (Proxol, Dylox) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. If in eyes, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. If on skin, remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention immediately. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: May be fatal if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Avoid breathing mist or dust. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This product is toxic to fish and wildlife and is extremely toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. POST APPLICATION INFORMATION: Keep children and pets off treated areas until spray has dried. WHITE GRUBS: It is recommended that post watering-in take place immediately after treatment. Post treatment watering-in may be utilized up to 24 hours after application. TURF AND ORNAMENTAL: Do not enter treated areas without protective clothing until sprays have dried. COMMON NAME: halosulfuron (Manage) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If in eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, get medical attention. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Causes eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. POST APPLICATION INFORMATION: Keep people off treated areas until spray solution has dried. Do not use clippings from treated turf for mulching around vegetables or ornamentals. COMMON NAME: 2,4-D, triclopyr and clopyralid (Momentum) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If in eyes: Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady, gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Drift or runoff may adversely affect nontarget plants. Clopyralid, an active ingredient in this product, may leach through soil into groundwater under certain conditions of use. Use of this product where soils are permeable, particularly where the water table is shallow, may result in leaching to groundwater. POST APPLICATION INFORMATION: Do not allow people (other than applicator) or pets on treated areas during application. Do not enter treated area until spray has dried. Do not use grass clippings from turf treated with this product for mulch or compost. COMMON NAME: glyphosate (Roundup Pro) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: IF INHALED, remove victim to fresh air. Get medical attention if irritation persists. IF IN EYES, flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. DOMESTIC ANIMALS: This product is considered relatively nontoxic to dogs and other domestic animals; however, ingestion of this product or large amounts of freshly sprayed vegetation may result in temporary gastrointestinal irritation (vomiting, diarrhea, colic, etc.). If such symptoms are observed, provide the animal with plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Call a veterinarian if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Harmful if inhaled. Causes eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. POST APPLICATION INFORMATION: Keep people and pets off treated areas until spray solution has dried to prevent transfer of the product onto desirable vegetation COMMON NAME: benefin (Team) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If in eyes, call a physician or Poison Control Center. Hold eyelids open and flush with a steady gentle stream of water for 15 minutes. If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Center. Drink promptly a large glass of milk, egg white, gelatin solution or if not available, large quantity of water. If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If inhaled, if breathing discomfort occurs move individual to fresh air. Get medical attention if breathing difficulty occurs. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Causes eye irritation. Do not get in eyes. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Avoid breathing dust and contact with skin or clothing. The granular formulation may cause skin sensitization reactions in certain individuals. COMMON NAME: cyfluthrin (Tempo) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: If in eyes, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. Get medical attention. If swallowed, call a physician or Poison Control Center. If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: May cause eye injury. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This pesticide is toxic to fish. COMMON NAME: 2,4-D, MCPP and dicamba (Trimec, Three-Way) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: In case of contact in eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention in case of contact with skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Harmful if swallowed. COMMON NAME: triclopyr (Turflon D, Turflon Ester, Garlon) STATEMENT OF PRACTICAL TREATMENT: In case of skin contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If swallowed, call a physician. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention promptly. PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Avoid breathing mists. Remove contaminated clothing. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: This pesticide is toxic to fish.

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