Lawn Sign Guidance

Ohio pesticide regulations require commercial applicators who apply lawn pesticides in municipal corporations or subdivided areas of a township to meet notification requirements and provide application information.

Post one or more signs at conspicuous points, including common access areas, to notify passers-by of lawn-pesticide application for 24 hours. Some of the sign requirements include:

• The sign shall measure at least five inches by four inches on adjacent sides.
  • Exception: The industry standard lawn flag, i.e., plastic flag rolled around the stake

• The bottom edge of the sign must be a minimum of fourteen inches from the ground.

• The sign must be weatherproof for twenty-four hours.

• The sign shall be in the form and carry the wording and warning symbol illustrated.
  • Exception: The 24hr lawn posting statement can be on the front of the sign.  This information will also serve as part of the customer information requirements.

• The sign shall be in the same proportion as the wording and warning symbol illustrated herein and in proportion to the actual size of the sign.
  • Exception: Reasonably close proportions are acceptable.

• No company logos or other advertising graphics may appear on the sign.

• The signs posted at access points must be within five feet of the access point.

• The sign shall be placed in plain sight and not be obscured by any other object.

• No additional information may appear on the reverse side of the sign unless it is identical to the face of the sign.
  • Exception: Firm can write information on the back of the sign, such as: time, date, etc. This information will also serve as part of the customer information requirements.

Full details of the notification requirements for lawn pesticide applicators can be found under OAC 901:5-11-09

Acceptable Examples

Not Acceptable Examples