Garden and Lawn Pesticides
Sometimes your plants' natural defenses need a little help from you. Learn how to properly use garden and lawn pesticides to keep your yard, your family, and the environment healthy.
For information about pesticide applicator training, CEUs, and licensing, see Training & CEUs.
For information about alternatives to traditional pest control, see Biological Controls & IPM and Organic Gardening.
Topics of Interest
- Interpreting Pesticide Label Wording
- Manage Yard Pests Responsibly
- Natural Products for Managing Landscape and Garden Pests in Florida
- Pesticide Applications and Equipment
- Pesticide Disposal
- Pesticide Regulations and Safety
- Pesticides and Lawns
- Pesticides for Home, Lawn, Landscape and Garden
- Types of Pesticides—Gardening Solutions
What We Can Help With
Agriculture
Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development
Lawn & Garden
Family Resources
Learning Opportunities
Resources
Other UF/IFAS Sites
- Gardening Solutions
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- IPM Florida
- Pesticide Information Office
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)
- Florida Energy Systems Consortium (FESC)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map--U.S. National Arboretum
Organizations & Associations
- American Community Gardening Association
- American Horticultural Society
- Florida Native Plant Society
- Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)
- North American Native Plant Society
Other Sites & Publications
UF/IFAS Mobile Web Apps
Plant Hardiness Zones
