Shrub Appeal is certified, licensed, and insured to apply pesticide and fertilizer product to your landscape.   We will follow the general procedures below to ensure you have quality curb appeal and to protect the environment while we are at it. 

Shrub Appeal will:

• Identify health concerns with plants in the landscape and determine if product is necessary

• Discuss Integrated Pest Management and alternative solutions with the client to determine if pesticides or fertilizers are the best course of action

• Identify products that will solve the problem at hand, choosing pollinator friendly solutions whenever possible

• Provide the client with the appropriate documentation as required by state law

• Store and transfer product following standard operating protocols defined by state law and the product label

• Use the correct concentration of product as indicated on the product label

• Follow procedures and instructions on the product label in accordance with state law

• Wear the appropriate personal protective equipment during times of application

• Apply product during appropriate temperature and weather conditions for environmental safety and product efficacy purposes

• Where necessary, apply product during the season and time of day when pollinators are not active

• Apply product using appropriate techniques that impact target plants and do not harm other plants in the landscape

• Post signage in the treated area indicating “Pesticides have been applied – Please stay out”, as required by state law, that is to be left up for 24 hours

• Maintain product application records for 3 years as required by state law