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RE: Fertilizer Bills
The fertilizer bills
introduced by Representative Bryan Nelson and Senator Dave Aronberg were
both defeated in the last legislative session. The efforts of CPCO and
others were stymied by some old-fashioned back door politics and maneuvers.
The hope of a statewide rule on fertilizer application, with enforcement by
DACS, died with the bills. Now we will have to go back to fighting
individual battles with counties and cities.
On Tuesday, May 13th the Lee County Council passed an ordinance limiting the
application of fertilizer to turfgrass. The ordinance follows the pattern
set by Sarasota County, but adds a few twists. The measure does not take
effect until next year, so we will have time to decide how to provide the
service our customers need and adapt our treatments accordingly. The
ordinance affects our industry as well as consumers. How they are going to
enforce these rules on the homeowners is anyone’s guess. As we have
discussed before, the “domino” effect of counties and cities adopting
ordinances will have a negative impact on our industry.
Key points of the Lee County Ordinance are:
1) A four (4) month blackout, June-September on application of nitrogen and
phosphorus
2) All fertilizer applied must be 50% slow release
3) A 10-foot setback from the top of any body of water or swale
4) The ordinance will go into effect in one year
5) Fines for non-compliance will be $100, $250 and $500
6) New plantings are excluded, EXCEPT TURF
7) Applicators will have to pass a Lee County BMP based course and obtain an
ID card.
Public ball fields and golf courses are exempt.
The counties and locales that have already passed ordinances include:
Lee
Sarasota
Sanibel Island
Counties on the list to follow:
Brevard
Duval
Martin
Orange
Pinellas
St. Lucie
CPCO is working with leaders in the L&O industry to provide you with the
strategies required to meet these new challenges. This is, unfortunately,
only the tip of the iceberg.
Stay tuned for more information in this continuing drama.
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Premise® Receives
EPA Registration for Perimeter Treatments
New Labeling Adds Another Weapon to PMP Termiticide Arsenal
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC (May 9, 2007) — Bayer Environmental
Science recently announced that EPA has granted the registration for Premise
Perimeter application.
“We are excited about this new Premise registration as the new labeling
offers PMPs even more flexibility in the way they use Premise,” says Dan
Meek, business manager for Premise Termite Control. “The Perimeter labeling
means that PMPs can now offer their customers the proven performance of
Premise with a less intrusive treatment that saves them both time and
money.”
Premise is the original non-repellent, with over ten years of real world
performance and the most formulation options available, including Premise
Granules and Premise Foam.
At press, Bayer has submitted for state approval. For more information,
contact your local Bayer Sales Representative, Bayer Distributor or call
1-800-331-2867.
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Maxforce® Fly Spot
Bait Now Available
Flies Dead in 60 Seconds or Less
Research Triangle Park, N.C. – April 13, 2007 – Maxforce® Fly Spot
Bait from Bayer Environmental Science is now available. The product comes in
two convenient package sizes: two-ounce packets (50 per case) which make 16
ounces of ready-to-use spray and a 1 lb. plastic bottle (6 per case).
Maxforce Fly Spot Bait gives PMPs the opportunity to provide superior fly
control in a variety of settings that previously could not be treated with
fly baits, including commercial dining rooms, outside homes and around pet
areas. It can also be used in and around agricultural livestock production
facilities.
Maxforce Fly Spot Bait can be sprayed or painted onto surfaces, killing
flies in 60 seconds or less and providing up to six weeks of control indoors
and up to 14 days when applied around the outside of residences or
commercial buildings.
Maxforce Fly Spot Bait attracts flies with powerful attractants combined
with the active ingredient imidacloprid. Additionally, Maxforce Fly Spot
Bait contains BitrexTM, a bittering agent designed to minimize ingestion by
non-target animals.
“PMPs across the country have already enjoyed great success with Maxforce
Granular Fly Bait. With this new formulation, PMPs can offer their customers
additional, more convenient options for fly control that can result in
additional revenue,” says Gordon Morrison, Maxforce Insecticides Market
Manager for Bayer.
For more information, contact your local Bayer ES sales representative or
Bayer customer service at 1-800-331-2867.
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