Guides and research on verifying contractors before you hire.
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April 2026 · 7 min read
New York requires DEC pesticide applicator certification for landscape contractors using chemicals. NYC and county-level requirements vary. Learn what to check and how to verify before hiring.
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Arizona requires an L-2 Landscape Contractor license from the AzROC for projects above $1,000. Learn what pesticide applicator licensing applies, how to verify, and what bond amounts are required.
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Georgia has no statewide landscape contractor license but requires pesticide applicators to be licensed by the GDA. Learn what to verify, what insurance to require, and how to hire safely in Georgia.
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North Carolina requires landscape contractors to hold an LCLB license. Pesticide applicators need a separate NCDA license. Learn what each credential requires and how to verify before hiring.
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Virginia requires a DPOR contractor license for landscape contractors, with the class depending on project size. Pesticide applicators need a separate VDACS license. Learn how to verify both before hiring.
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Washington State requires all landscape contractors to register with L&I, including a bond and insurance. Pesticide applicators need a WSDA license. Learn how to verify both in Washington's transparent database.
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Ohio has no statewide landscape contractor license but requires ODA pesticide applicator licensing. Workers' comp is administered through Ohio's BWC monopoly fund. Learn what to verify before hiring.
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Michigan requires MDARD pesticide applicator certification for landscapers using chemicals. Learn about the Great Lakes-specific environmental concerns, what other credentials apply, and how to verify before hiring.
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Illinois requires IDOA pesticide applicator licensing for landscape contractors using chemicals. Chicago has its own home repair licensing. Learn what to verify and how to hire safely in Illinois.
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Colorado has no statewide landscape contractor license but requires CDA pesticide applicator licensing. Water efficiency is especially critical in Colorado's semi-arid climate. Learn what to verify before hiring.
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Nevada requires a C-10 Landscaping license from the NSCB for projects above $1,000. Learn about pesticide applicator requirements, water restrictions, how to verify credentials, and bond amounts in Nevada.
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Maryland requires home improvement contractor MHIC licensing for landscape work and MDA pesticide applicator licensing for chemical applications. Chesapeake Bay environmental rules add important context.
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New Jersey requires HIC registration with $500,000 minimum insurance and NJDEP pesticide licensing for landscape contractors. Learn how to verify both credentials before hiring any NJ landscaper.
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Pennsylvania requires HICPA registration for landscape contractors and PDA pesticide licensing for chemical applications. Chesapeake Bay watershed rules add important environmental context for PA landscapers.
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Tennessee requires a state contractor license for landscape projects above $25,000 and TDA pesticide licensing for chemical applications. Learn what to verify for any Tennessee landscape project.
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Massachusetts requires HIC registration for landscape contractors and MDAR pesticide licensing for chemical applications. The state's Guaranty Fund provides unique consumer protection for registered contractors.
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Minnesota requires DLI residential contractor licensing for structural landscape work and MDA pesticide licensing for chemical applications. The state's lakes and wetlands add environmental compliance context.
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California requires a C-15 Flooring license from the CSLB for projects above $500. Learn what the license covers, moisture and subfloor considerations, bond requirements, and how to verify before hiring.
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Florida requires flooring contractors to hold a DBPR specialty contractor license. Florida's high humidity makes moisture management critical. Learn what license applies, permit rules, and how to verify.
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Texas has no statewide flooring contractor license. Workers' compensation is optional for private employers. Learn what insurance verification steps matter and what moisture considerations apply in Texas.
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