Get notice of when pesticides are applied

Homeowners and renters are invited to sign up for 2025 growing season notices, in the landscape pesticide registry, through Feb. 1, 2025. Registrants receive advance notice from commercial lawn care companies that apply pesticides to lawns, trees and shrubs on nearby property.

Members of the public can submit addresses that they want to receive notifications for, that are located on their block or adjacent blocks. There is no cost to register. Those wishing to be notified of pesticide application must re-register every year.

The landscape pesticide registry will start March 15, 2025, when pesticide applicators are required to notify registrants at least 12 hours, in advance of treating nearby properties. The registry applies only to commercial landscape applications.

It does not apply to homeowners or landlords who do their own pesticide applications; pesticide applications to the inside or outside of buildings, including around a workplace, school or daycare center; or pesticide use in agriculture.

“Pesticide” is a broad term that can include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

To register online or submit a paper application by mail, visit datcp.wi.gov.