All areas treated with pesticides having a specific re-entry interval must be posted with warning signs that tell you when you may reuse the area. You may also refer to the information left by the commercial applicator for when a treated area may be used. Good-looking lawns may take a year or more of care to get that way. Although you may choose to use chemical applications to quickly improve the appearance of your lawn, you also may want to consider longer-term approaches to lawn care that do not include pesticides. Basically, this involves planting several kinds of disease resistant grasses, properly conditioning your soil, and using new low-toxicity pest control materials.
Fast Facts Ask for recommendations from neighbors who have used lawn care services.
Talk with representatives from several lawn care firms and get estimates. Check to see if the company you are interested in is licensed and certified. Find out if the company has liability insurance. Read your contract carefully. See if there are extra charges for special services.