What reason(s) were given as to why people chose to hire contractors to care for their lawns? -
Didn't want to fool with it, Had lawns that were large and intricate, Didn't have time, Wanted to
devote more time to leisure and recreation, Affluent enough to afford it
According to the MDA, there are some questions that you are not permitted to ask a licensed pesticide
application company. - False
What phrases can licensed lawn care companies make according the the Michigan Department of
Agriculture. - fully covered by liability insurance, applicators are certified by the MDA
Of the national lawn care companies discussed, the latest on the scene is which of the following? -
Scotts LawnService
When did the national lawn care companies begin to emerge and proliferate? - late 1970s and
1980s
In Michigan, being certified and being licensed to apply pesticides is the same thing. - False
Chemlawn was a chain company, i. e., company owned locations rather than franchises. - True
These days, most lawn care companies are small, locally owned contractors. - True
By the late 1980s, which company controlled 30% of the lawn-care treatment market? -
Chemlawn
The overall number of customers that hire national lawn companies continues to increase. - False
National lawn care companies have more combined customers than ever before. - False