Is this Illegal?

[Jeds_Lawn_Care]

Would it be illegal in the state of Arkansas for me to spread this stuff on a clients yard?

http://www.sta-green.com/ProductCategories/LawnFertilizer/CrabExPreventerFertilizer

[indyturf]

if you don't have a pesticide applicators license it would be illegal

[ArizPestWeed]

It's also illegal to drive over the speed limit

[Jeds_Lawn_Care]

if you don't have a pesticide applicators license it would be illegal

So this stuff is a pesticide? I know I probably sound stupid, but I am just very un-educated about these things.

[Jason Rose]

PESTICIDE: A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Pests can be insects, mice and other animals, unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, or microorganisms like bacteria and viruses. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests. Under United States law, a pesticide is also any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant.

Here are some common kinds of pesticides and their function:
Algicides
Control algae in lakes, canals, swimming pools, water tanks, and other sites.

Antifouling agents
Kill or repel organisms that attach to underwater surfaces, such as boat bottoms.

Antimicrobials
Kill microorganisms (such as bacteria and viruses).

Attractants
Attract pests (for example, to lure an insect or rodent to a trap). (However, food is not considered a pesticide when used as an attractant.)

Biocides
Kill microorganisms.

Disinfectants and sanitizers
Kill or inactivate disease-producing microorganisms on inanimate objects.

Fungicides
Kill fungi (including blights, mildews, molds, and rusts).

Fumigants
Produce gas or vapor intended to destroy pests in buildings or soil.

Herbicides
Kill weeds and other plants that grow where they are not wanted.

Insecticides
Kill insects and other arthropods.

Miticides (also called acaricides)
Kill mites that feed on plants and animals.

Microbial pesticides
Microorganisms that kill, inhibit, or out compete pests, including insects or other microorganisms.

Molluscicides
Kill snails and slugs.

Nematicides
Kill nematodes (microscopic, worm-like organisms that feed on plant roots).

Ovicides
Kill eggs of insects and mites.

Pheromones
Biochemicals used to disrupt the mating behavior of insects.

Repellents
Repel pests, including insects (such as mosquitoes) and birds.

Rodenticides
Control mice and other rodents.

The term pesticide also includes these substances:
Defoliants
Cause leaves or other foliage to drop from a plant, usually to facilitate harvest.

Desiccants
Promote drying of living tissues, such as unwanted plant tops.

Insect growth regulators
Disrupt the molting, maturity from pupal stage to adult, or other life processes of insects.

Plant growth regulators
Substances (excluding fertilizers or other plant nutrients) that alter the expected growth, flowering, or reproduction rate of plants.

[Runner]

...And these are just some of them...

[philk17088]

So this stuff is a pesticide? I know I probably sound stupid, but I am just very un-educated about these things.
Look, at 15 years old there is no way you should even consider applying ANY materials. I am not trying to rag you but you fail to realize the consequences if you should happen to drop that bag of matererial off the truck and have a spill or mis-apply it and contaminate a water source. the government doesn't care if it didn't hurt anything or not. It is a material spill. You would have serious troubles my friend. You, your customer nad from the looks of it maybe your parents would have aserious liability problem on their hands.

[The Rookie]

so a person can put straight fertilizer out on customers yards and be ok?

[Jason Rose]

so a person can put straight fertilizer out on customers yards and be ok?

In some states, yes, on some states, no. In some states you can't spray water out of a tank onto a lawn without a license.

[MRMelton]

In Arkansas you don't have to have a license to apply fertilizer as long as there are no pesticides with it.

[LemkeLawns]

In Arkansas you don't have to have a license to apply fertilizer as long as there are no pesticides with it.

In the Illonios water shed if a person fertilizes over 2 acres they have to be licensed

[Meadowbrook]

The Dept. of Ag says that unless you are applying a pesticide, eg. herbicide, weed control, pesticide, insecticide, etc. to YOUR OWN PERSONAL PROPERTY, you need a license. Plain & simple, if it's your clients lawn, it's not yours, so yes, it would be illegal. And as far as the speed limit comment, you won't lose your business if you speed.

Chris