Category: FAQ
When can pets return to pesticide-treated areas?
If there are any requirements regarding when pets can return to treated areas, these instructions will be on the label. Remember, some pesticides are developed…
Do pesticide applications harm dogs and cats?
No, not if label instructions are followed. All pesticides are carefully tested before they can be registered by the EPA and are sold. Part of…
What can I do to minimize any risks to my family?
The simplest way to minimize risk is to read the entire product label and follow all instructions, especially protective clothing requirements. Be sure to store…
How safe are the pesticides used by professionals and homeowners?
If pesticides are handled and applied with care according to label directions, they do not represent an unreasonable risk to people, non-target organisms or the…
Do professional applicators use products that are different than those used by the homeowner?
Most people are surprised to find that the pesticides regularly used by professionals are often the same as general use products available to homeowners. Licensed…
What type of license or certification is required to apply pesticides?
There are two types of pesticides: general use of pesticides and restricted use of pesticides. General use pesticides are those purchased by the public in…
Who are professional applicators?
Professional applicators are people trained to apply or direct the application of pesticides as part of their jobs, generally for a fee. Professional applicators are…
Why do we use pesticides?
Pesticides (the generic term for insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides) control weeds, insect pests, and fungal and other diseases. The benefit of pesticides lies in their…
If chemicals can be used safely, why are there some people who still express serious concerns about their use?
Many people fear things that they know very little about. In fact, people naturally have a tendency to fear anything that is man-made, especially chemicals.…
What risk do my children and pets face after a weed control product has been applied?
Please follow your Green Thumb Professional’s written instructions and remain off a treated lawn until it has dried or as an extra precaution, for 24…