Terms & Conditions + Product List
Groundhogs Lawn Care. This is the agreement your signature accepts, per New York State and DEC requirements.
1. Agreement and season
The quote, service details, and these Terms form the agreement for the current season. The quote controls the property address, services selected, application count, date windows, and price.
2. Service dates and legal notices
Services are weather, route, safety, and label dependent. The estimate will list approximate application windows. Customer may request specific application dates. If a pesticide application date/window must change, Groundhogs will provide notice and obtain acceptance when required before applying pesticides. Product information, label warnings, SDS/labels, and specific pesticide notices will be provided electronically unless customer requests paper.
3. Payment
Monthly members authorize Groundhogs to charge the card on file on the first of each month: an in-season rate April through October and a lower winter rate November through March, with a final March charge that lands the year exactly on the annual price shown at acceptance. Each month is charged before that month's visits are scheduled. A membership accepted for the following season puts the card on file at acceptance and is first charged on April 1 of that season. Pay-in-full members pay the season at acceptance, and a two- or three-season lock is paid in full at acceptance at the locked rate. Approved add-ons and one-time services are charged when approved. Failed payments may pause service. Returned ACH payments or improper chargebacks may result in a $30 returned-payment fee.
4. Access and rescheduling
Customer must provide safe access to the property, including unlocked gates, secured pets, and sprinklers turned off during service windows. If service cannot be completed because access is blocked or unsafe, a $30 trip/rescheduling fee may apply. Customer may move a visit without fee with more than 24 hours' notice; a move requested inside 24 hours carries the $30 fee. If Groundhogs moves a visit for weather, route, or staffing, there is never a fee.
5. Cancellation
Customer may cancel by email, or phone. Cancellation stops future services after Groundhogs receives the request, except for services already completed, already dispatched, or scheduled too close to reasonably remove from the route. Customer remains responsible for completed services, approved add-ons, applicable trip fees, and disclosed non-refundable special-order materials purchased specifically for the property. Pay-in-full refunds are prorated based on standard per-treatment pricing (the annual price divided by six) for completed treatments.
6. Annual renewal
Groundhogs may send a renewal offer each year. No pesticide services or charges for a new season will begin until the customer accepts that season's renewal summary. Renewal pricing may change and will be disclosed before acceptance.
7. Safety and post-service instructions
Customer must follow all pre-service and post-service instructions, including re-entry directions, watering/mowing guidance, and label-based safety instructions. People and pets must stay off treated areas until allowed by the product label or Groundhogs' written instructions. Pesticide notification signs must not be removed for at least 24 hours. NYCRR requires pesticide markers to include "do not remove sign for 24 hours" and remain posted at least 24 hours after application.
8. Customer responsibilities
Customer must disclose (with confirmation) sensitive areas, hazards, irrigation issues, recent seeding/sod, prior chemical applications, vegetable gardens, wells, ponds, pollinator areas, invisible fences, irrigation lines, low-voltage lighting, drainage, septic components, and any other hidden or shallow items. Customer must clearly mark hidden items before service. Groundhogs is not responsible for damage to unmarked, mismarked, hidden, shallow, or undisclosed items, except to the extent caused by Groundhogs' negligence or misconduct.
9. Results and expectations
Groundhogs will perform services in a professional manner and according to applicable labels and laws. Lawn results depend on weather, soil, watering, mowing, shade, traffic, pests, disease, prior treatments, third-party work, and other conditions outside Groundhogs' control. No specific appearance, 100% weed-free result, pest-free result (except grubs), disease-free result, or "golf course" lawn is guaranteed. Mosquito, tick, weed, and insect services are reduction/suppression services, not total elimination services.
10. Claims and remedies
Customer must notify Groundhogs within 3 business days after discovering a suspected service issue or property damage and must allow reasonable inspection before repairs or third-party work. For direct property damage proven to be caused by Groundhogs, customer's remedy is, at Groundhogs' option, re-performance, repair/replacement of the directly affected area, or refund of the affected service visit. Groundhogs is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages. Nothing limits liability where prohibited by law, including gross negligence or willful misconduct.
11. Photos and documentation
Groundhogs may photograph or record exterior service areas and content for marketing, social media, documentation, training, quality control, regulatory, and claim purposes. Non-identifying exterior photos and videos may be used for marketing unless customer opts out in writing.
12. Mutual respect and termination
Groundhogs will treat customers and properties with professionalism and respect. Customer agrees to do the same. Groundhogs may suspend or terminate service for abusive, threatening, discriminatory, unsafe, or unreasonable conduct or site conditions. Customer remains responsible for amounts owed for services performed and unavoidable disclosed costs.
13. Entire agreement
This agreement replaces prior discussions about the selected services. Changes must be accepted in writing or electronically.
Lawn, Landscape Bed, and Insect Treatment Products
Product information for the 2027 season, from the 2027 Lawn, Landscape Bed, and Insect Treatment Products list. Each product is applied per its EPA-accepted label; labels and Safety Data Sheets are available from the office on request.
Active Ingredients: (Prodiamine 0.37%) EPA # 53883-172-103168
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes moderate eye injury (irritation). Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Prolonged or repeated skin contact with product may cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.
Environmental Hazards: This product has low solubility in water; at the limits of solubility it is not toxic to fish, but at concentrations above the level of water solubility it may be toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent sites.
Active Ingredients: (Prodiamine 40.7%) EPA # 100-1139
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through skin, or inhaled. Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Environmental Hazards: This product has low solubility in water. At the limit of solubility it is not toxic to fish, but at concentrations substantially above the level of water solubility it may be toxic to fish. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in adjacent sites.
Active Ingredients: (Dithiopyr 24%) EPA # 62719-542
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes skin irritation. Causes moderate eye irritation. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not get on skin or on clothing. Avoid contact with eyes.
Environmental Hazards: This product is toxic to fish and highly toxic to other aquatic organisms including oysters and shrimp. Use with care when applying to turf areas adjacent to any body of water. Drift and runoff from treated turf may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.
Active Ingredients: (Chlorantraniliprole 47.85%) EPA # 101563-403
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: When used as directed, this product does not present a hazard to humans or domestic animals.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to aquatic invertebrates, oysters and shrimp. Do not apply directly to water. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to use sites. Surface water and ground water advisories apply. In New York, do not apply to lawns within 100 feet of a water body.
Active Ingredients: (2,4-D / Triclopyr / Fluroxypyr) EPA # 228-447-10404
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes or on clothing.
Environmental Hazards: This product may be toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Active Ingredients: (2,4-D 25.65% / MCPA 6.72% / Dicamba 2.30% (acid equivalents)) EPA # 89442-22-10404
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing.
Environmental Hazards: This product is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may adversely affect non-target plants. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. May reach ground water where soils are permeable and the water table is shallow.
Active Ingredients: (MCPA 37.84% / Fluroxypyr 4.45% / Triclopyr 4.07%) EPA # 228-453-5905
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Corrosive. Causes irreversible eye damage. Harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin.
Environmental Hazards: Drift or runoff may adversely affect non-target plants and may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. MCPA may reach ground water where soils are permeable and the water table is shallow.
Active Ingredients: (2,4-D 2-ethylhexyl ester 25.86% / Mecoprop-p 6.84% / Dicamba 1.91% / Carfentrazone-ethyl 0.57%) EPA # 2217-1053
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates and may adversely affect non-target plants. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. 2,4-D and mecoprop-p may reach ground water where soils are permeable and the water table is shallow.
Active Ingredients: (2,4-D 10.64% / Quinclorac 7.97% / Triclopyr 1.06% / Sulfentrazone 0.64% (acid equivalents)) EPA # 228-757
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Harmful if swallowed. Prolonged or frequently repeated skin contact may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Do not get in eyes or on clothing. Avoid contact with skin or clothing.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high-water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas and to terrestrial and aquatic plants in neighboring areas. Keep out of lakes, ponds and streams. The chemicals in this product may leach to ground water where soils are permeable and the water table is shallow.
Active Ingredients: (Pyrimisulfan 1.24%) EPA # 2217-1072
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
Environmental Hazards: Do not apply to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.
Active Ingredients: (Mesotrione 40%) EPA # 89442-33
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if absorbed through skin.
Environmental Hazards: Do not apply directly to water or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.
Active Ingredients: (Bifenthrin 7.9%) EPA # 5481-520
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Drift and runoff from treated areas may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Do not allow the pesticide to enter or run off into storm drains, drainage ditches, gutters or surface waters. Do not apply or allow drift to blooming crops or weeds if bees are foraging the treatment area. In New York State, not applied to any grass or turf area within 100 feet of a water body.
Active Ingredients: (Azoxystrobin 22.9%) EPA # 53883-393
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Environmental Hazards: This pesticide is toxic to freshwater and estuarine/marine fish and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to aquatic organisms in neighboring areas. Azoxystrobin may leach to ground water where soils are permeable and the water table is shallow, and may reach surface water through runoff.
Active Ingredients: (Propiconazole 14.3%) EPA # 100-1326-10404
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if swallowed. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the toilet.
Environmental Hazards: This product is toxic to fish and shrimp. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment washwater or rinsate.
Active Ingredients: (Azoxystrobin 6.0% / Propiconazole 10.0%) EPA # 53883-418
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing.
Environmental Hazards: Azoxystrobin and propiconazole are toxic to freshwater and estuarine/marine fish; propiconazole is toxic to fish and shrimp and azoxystrobin is toxic to aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water. Use where soils are permeable or the water table is shallow may result in ground water contamination.
Active Ingredients: (Flumioxazin 41.4%) EPA # 71368-114
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid breathing spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental Hazards: If not used in accordance with directions on the label, this product is toxic to non-target plants and aquatic invertebrates. Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift and runoff may be hazardous to non-target plants and aquatic organisms in water adjacent to treated areas. Do not apply where runoff is likely to occur.
Active Ingredients: (Glyphosate 41%) EPA # 524-536-10404
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Considered relatively non-toxic to domestic animals but may cause temporary gastrointestinal irritation if ingested.
Environmental Hazards: Do not apply directly to water.
Active Ingredients: (Ammonium Nonanoate 40%) EPA # 70299-23
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes moderate skin irritation and temporary eye irritation. Avoid inhalation.
Environmental Hazards: Toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates. Avoid runoff into water sources.
Active Ingredients: (Iron HEDTA (FeHEDTA) 26.52%) EPA # 67702-26
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Causes slight eye irritation.
Environmental Hazards: Do not apply directly to water.
Active Ingredients: (Cedarwood oil 65.8% / 2-Phenylethyl propionate 14.2%) EPA # None required, FIFRA 25(b) exempt
Hazards to Human & Domestic Animals: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Protective gear (goggles/gloves) required. In case of eye contact or prolonged exposure to skin, flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
Environmental Hazards: Product is hazardous to aquatic life. Do not spray or pour into any body of water. Do not spray around active honey bee hives. Do not apply while pollinators are actively foraging in the treatment area.
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