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Author(s):Pearson, Steve
Author Affiliation:Director, Florida Turfgrass Association
Title:Getting the ants (and other pests) out of your plants: Because of the public's perception of pesticides, applicators must be educated and flexible
Section:Cover story: Pest control operations
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Source:Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 16, No. 6, November/December 1999, p. 10-14.
Publishing Information:Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Pest control; Business profile; Public relations; Pesticides; Pesticide usage legislation; Technicians; Education
Business Name:Tomasello Pest Control, in Palm Beach County, Florida
Abstract/Contents:Profiles Tomasello Pest Control, and outlines various rules and regulations that the company must abide by when applying pesticides, including placing notification placards on treated areas, contacting neighbors for chemical sensitivity, and "having certified supervisors or technicians in the proper classifications." Also discusses the importance of client relations for a pest control company. "A client must have a feeling of safety and security while that technician is servicing their homes."
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color & b/w
Includes sidebar, "Tomasello Pest Control", p.12
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Pearson, S. 1999. Getting the ants (and other pests) out of your plants: Because of the public's perception of pesticides, applicators must be educated and flexible. Fla. Turf Dig. 16(6):p. 10-14.
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