You might have just received a notice from a pest control company or lawn care company about an upcoming treatment at a neighbor’s home. But what is this notification, and what does it mean?
If you have questions about this, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 800-858-7378 (8:00am - 12:00pm PST), or email us at npic@ace.orst.edu.
Last updated March 10, 2021Neighbor notification laws require pest control companies to inform you when a treatment is scheduled nearby. In New York, counties must "opt-in" and adopt local laws before the requirements take effect. Some New York residents may also need to provide notice prior to pesticide applications outside their homes. At least 48-hour notice is required before treatment.
As of January 1, 2008, the following NY counties have opted in:
In New York, required notices must always include the following language. This statement does not explain the specific risks to people, pets, or the environment.
"This notice is to inform you of a pending lawn care pesticide application to a neighboring property. You may wish to take precautions to minimize pesticide exposure to yourself, family members, pets or family possessions. Further information about the product or products being applied, including any warnings that appear on the labels of such pesticide or pesticides that are pertinent to the protection of humans, animals or the environment, can be obtained by calling the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network [now named the National Pesticide Information Center] at 1-800-858-7378 or the New York State Department of Health Center for Environmental Health information line at 1-800-458-1158.”
If you have questions about this, or any pesticide-related topic, please call NPIC at 1-800-858-7378 (8:00am - 12:00pm PST), or email us at npic@ace.orst.edu.
In each state, one agency works cooperatively with the US EPA to enforce federal pesticide regulations and respond to potential complaints. Click your state below to find their contact information.
On tribal land, pesticide regulations may be enforced by a tribal designee or by the US EPA. On US military installations, the Armed Forces Pest Management Board (AFPMB) serves as a first-stop for people with questions or complaints about pesticides.
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