Which area is considered outside the lawn when applying pesticides as a preventive or control measure for structural pests?

• A. Land situated within three feet of the foundation of a structure.
• B. The entire lawn area beyond three feet
• C. The driveway area
• D. The interior of the structure

Answer: (A)

When handling pesticides around a structure, regulators define a boundary between the lawn and the area immediately next to the building. The land within three feet of the foundation is treated as outside the lawn. This zone is where preventive or control measures for structural pests are specified because it lies directly at the interface between the structure and the surrounding landscape, where pests often attempt to enter, and where label directions may differ from the main turf area. So, the area closest to the foundation—within three feet—fits the description of outside the lawn for these pesticide applications, while the farther turf is considered the lawn itself. The interior of the structure and other non-foundation areas (like a driveway) aren’t the zone defined as outside the lawn in this context.