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Pesticide warning signs indicate the presence of any product being used to kill or control pests. They are required by many state laws, including that of Florida. Anyone having a home, commercial landscaping or residential lawn treated for pests, will need to make sure the exterminator or pest control company is posting the proper signage.
What Does Florida State Law Require for Pesticide Application and Posting Signs?
Florida law requires the posting of signs on any landscape around a building where pesticides have been applied. The EPA requires signs to be posted on job sites or business locations to warn workers of the presence of the chemicals, and on commercial landscaping to warn agricultural workers.
Who is Required to Post These Pesticide Application Warning Signs?
Homeowners are not required to post signs on their lawns if they are only applying pesticides to their own residence. If the pesticide is being used on an area that borders a commercial space, the pest control company will need to post signs in that area. Golf courses, parks, athletic fields, and cemeteries also do not need to post warnings. These areas are already regulated by the Florida Pesticide Law in terms of products that may be applied.
However, there are specific company types and individuals that need to post warnings in any area that they apply pesticides to:
Commercial pest control contractors and operators in the Lawn and Ornamental category. Contractors in the General Household Pest Control category are also required to post notices when they are treating commercial landscaping for a household pest. Contractors with limited certification in the Lawn and Ornamental, Structural, and Commercial Lawn Maintenance categories may also be required to use lawn treatment signs when treating a lawn or structure.
When Should a Pesticide Warning Sign Be Posted?
All pesticide warning signs must be posted at the time the pesticide is applied, not immediately after.
Where Should Pesticide Application Warnings Be Displayed?
Warning signs must be in a conspicuous location, where they will be easily seen and not overlooked.
What Should a Pesticide Warning Sign Look Like?
All Florida pesticide warning signs should measure at least four inches wide and five inches tall. They could be larger, of course, and contain additional information. Specific laws and regulations vary state by state. Posting Signs has published the lawn pesticide application sign laws and regulations on its interactive state map for Pesticide Warning Signs.
The signs should be made of rigid material that is weatherproof and durable enough to last the duration of the chemical application.
The background and lettering must be of contrasting colors – for instance, white background with black lettering or black background with white lettering. The lettering must be large enough for anyone to read it.
What Should a Pesticide Warning Sign Include?
The sign must identify the name of the licensed or certified contractor or entity that is applying the pesticide. They must be identified by their legal business name.
The sign should contain symbols that identify the properties or effects of the pesticide. The sign should also indicate the toxicity of the product. Some common symbols include:
** Poisonous
** Flammable
** Explosive
** Corrosive
Ask a Professional Like Turf Signs for Help with Pesticide Warning Signs
With these tips in mind, make sure the pest control company is posting the correct pesticide warning signs. Posting Signs, located in Tampa, Florida can design, print and ship pesticide posting signs with the step stakes.
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