The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites homeowners and renters to sign up for 2025 growing season notices in the landscape pesticide registry through February 1, 2025.
Registrants receive advance notice from commercial lawn care companies that apply pesticides to lawns, trees, and shrubs on nearby property. Members of the public can submit addresses that they want to receive notifications for that are located on their block or adjacent blocks. There is no cost to register. Those wishing to be notified of pesticide application must re-register every year. To register online or submit a paper application by mail, visit https://datcp.wi.gov/Pages/Programs_Services/LandPestReg.aspx.
Starting on March 15, 2025, the pesticide applicators must notify registrants at least 12 hours ahead of treating nearby properties. The registry applies only to commercial landscape applications. The registry does not apply to:
- Homeowners or landlords who do their own pesticide applications
- Pesticide applications to the inside or outside of buildings; including around a workplace, school, or day care center
- Pesticide use in agriculture
“Pesticide” is a broad term that can include herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides. To learn more about the landscape pesticide registry, visit datcp.wi.gov.
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