Spring at last! Wisconsinites are thinking about their lawns, trees, and gardens. If you’re doing yardwork yourself, be safe with the use of pesticides and fertilizers by following all label directions.
Pesticide and fertilizer labels specify how to use products safely and effectively. The label is the law.
The following are helpful tips for a safe spring season:
- Read and follow all label directions.
- Do not apply products in windy or adverse weather conditions. High winds can cause products to drift and potentially harm people, pets, or plants.
- Sweep sidewalks and hard surfaces of any dry or granular product and reapply to the intended site. Pesticides left on watertight surfaces easily wash into our water supply.
- Buy only what you need. Unused products must be stored according to the label. They can also lose effectiveness over time and be difficult to dispose of properly. For more information about how to dispose of pesticides, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Documents/HTCGenUseDisposal.pdf
Want to hire a lawn care service? Consumers can contact the Better Business Bureau to scope out the best options: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/wisconsin
