"The signs left by yard treatment companies are actually pretty important. They warn pet owners that there are chemicals recently placed on the lawn, and maybe they should avoid that property when walking their pet for a few days."
While that's true, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is required by Chapter 482 F.S., Florida Pest Control Law to regulate size and placement of signs.
That statute reads that signs must be a minimum of 4" x 5" and in place for 24 hours. Those of us that clean our streets of the (advertising) signs blowing over after 24 hours and littering the roadway, often dispose of the signs.
And, the same statute reads that the companies applying liquid fertilizer and pesticides check the current registry of persons, with physician signed affidavits on file, who require prior notification of the application of pesticides.
As one of the above with COPD from industrial pollutants, I can attest that all of the companies DO NOT check with the state. This includes The Villages that apply products as spray to the golf courses WITHIN 1/2 MILE (BY STATUTE) OF ANY REGISTRANT!
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