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privatelawn
10-02-2006, 11:44 PM
Do I need a license in the state of florida to apply fertilizer, the ones you buy at lowes? What about the bug control they sell at lowes do I need a license to apply that? Thanks
Shawninfl
10-02-2006, 11:48 PM
florida is funny with the whole license thingy. check out this website! http://pested.ifas.ufl.edu/
Shawninfl
10-02-2006, 11:50 PM
here is another http://pested.ifas.ufl.edu/licencing.pdf
lawnman_scott
10-02-2006, 11:59 PM
There are no fert laws in FL, as long as its straight fert. But to do weed & feed or pest control you have to work under a licensed pest contol operator for 3 years before you can get your license.

There is a license called "limited commercial" This is for spraying beds "shrubs, hedges,..., and for spraying roundup. Its an easy license to get.
privatelawn
10-02-2006, 11:59 PM
http://manateehort.ifas.ufl.edu/LimitedCommercialLandscapeMaintenanceLicense.htm

according to there it says

You do not need a pesticide license to apply fertilizers to lawns.
privatelawn
10-03-2006, 12:00 AM
Ok thanks to both of you for your replies
fiveoboy01
10-03-2006, 01:13 AM
http://manateehort.ifas.ufl.edu/LimitedCommercialLandscapeMaintenanceLicense.htm

according to there it says

You do not need a pesticide license to apply fertilizers to lawns.

Yes, but keep in mind that is straight fertilizer only.

Many "off the shelf" fertilizers at home improvement have some sort of pesticide in them, which would make them illegal to apply.
Runner
10-03-2006, 01:38 AM
Ric, where ya at???? :)
michindi
10-03-2006, 05:16 PM
There are no fert laws in FL, as long as its straight fert. But to do weed & feed or pest control you have to work under a licensed pest contol operator for 3 years before you can get your license.

There is a license called "limited commercial" This is for spraying beds "shrubs, hedges,..., and for spraying roundup. Its an easy license to get.

How does one go about getting a limited commercial license?
Fantasy Lawns
10-03-2006, 08:11 PM
Too get your "blue card" for RU go too you local county extension office ....take the class ....pay the $$ ...take the test ...pay more $$ n your good to spray RU in the beds only
lawnman_scott
10-03-2006, 09:35 PM
How does one go about getting a limited commercial license?There are a few instructors. Bob kessler is one. If you search you can find his site. You can take the class in one day at county ext office. Get plenty of sleep the day before. An hour for everyone to basically write their name on the sheet to get started (some lawn guys arent too smart). Its a simple test.
michindi
10-04-2006, 05:45 PM
:drinkup: Thanks for the info i will have to do that