I would guess that would be the same in most states, but they probably do allow under aged "helpers", not licensed to apply the pesticides, but there to help keep the hoses untangled, get tools when needed, etc. And I can see where Billy Bob SR. of BB's Bug Control would let Billy Bob Jr actually do the application especially if he had been helping Pops since he was 12.
Lar
Exactly. And, since people that young have ZERO historical perspective, with regard to chemicals, they'll believe anything they're told.
Have you trained your son in the fine art of poisoning your neighbors dog with a well placed bowl of antifreeze yet, Dougie?
Never mind, he doesn't believe anything you say anyway stockboy.
Nope. You can't be employed in that field younger than 18. Under 18 can't work at anything that is considered "hazardous'. That includes operating most manufacturing machinerey as well.
CWM
Hey everyone I wanted to report on my backyard's progress since I last posted my message. Almost two months later, my backyard has DRAMATICALLY improved. Now, get this, I spent 0 dollars and check out the before and after pictures:
Before (March 31):
That's about it. As you can see, I did not need to resod. However, my frontyard is going a little slower and I am probably gonna have to resod some parts of it.
Thanks for all the tips.
Looks like...Florida.
My opinion is your area is probably Texas. Or something inline with central USA. All have been getting an unusual amount of rainfall. SE USA is definitely on its way to a drought.
All my St. Augustine was in the condition in the first photo last summer/autumn. Most of it has returned as in your second photo. Same fix. Mother nature's cooler temps, overcast even when not raining preventing dryup of the upper soil surface, and regular rainfall. Dave
That's exactly it. I am also located in San Antonio.
Wimberley outlying area here. I've heard much praise about rain, but that's only half the factor. So much daily overcast, it became depressing. But, it kept the dampness in the upper soil when it wasn't raining/drizzling. Add that to our lower temps. Formula for all things green to grow and spread.
Am anticipating bugs galore attacking the garden when it heats up again. Native stuff will dry up as it always does in the summer. Those bugs gotta eat something. I've never seen katydids out here. They're here now. Still, no bees. Dave
Time to get up close and friendly with yer veggies.
- Bill Coloribus gustibus non disputatum (mostly)
Had some armyworm types, but not sure what they were. They were eating the parsley and I let them do that for a bit. Now they are gone. I wonder if birds may have gotten them? So far not too bad on the insects...mostly had ladybugs and wasps, but those are "good" insects, according to this book I have. Also fire ants on the corner of the lot, but I will deal with them later.
Been pretty quiet, but the morning doves are getting really on my nerves. I hate their coo coos. I do enjoy seeing the bluejays flying around and some finches (not sure) have taken residence in the trees.
Just a few minutes ago I saw a bird break its wing and I had to push him out into the street so he doesn't get boxed into my backyard. Poor guy. Can't believe I got so depressed over it. He was real droopy and I think he needed water. WIsh I could do more. Two days ago I had to knock a squirrel out after i found him lying in a coma state in the middle of the street (stupid drivers driving too fast in my neighborhood, probably got hit by car). I think I made it worse, wasn't sure what to do, but couldn't decapitate it. GOsh, I'm such a wuss. But the more I spend caring for the landscape and watching the animals, the more they become a part of me.
-N
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