Most commonly available pesticides used in South Dakota for Turf & Ornamentals and the inclusion of an active ingredient shall not be taken as an endorsement or the exclusion of one labeled for use a criticism regarding effectiveness. Please read and follow all label instructions and the label is the final authority for a product’s use on a pest or plant. Not all active ingredients listed are in forms available to the public and some may require a commercial pesticide license.
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