How to track pest control chemical applications digitally
Short answer: record the product, EPA registration number, amount, dilution, target pest, location and applicator on the service ticket at the time of application, so reports come straight from the job records.
Last updated: · 1 min read · Fieldiverse Team
What to record on every application
Exact requirements vary by state, so confirm with your state's pesticide regulatory agency. Most records include:
- Date and time, and the applicator's name and certification number.
- Product name and EPA registration number.
- Amount applied and dilution or mix rate.
- Target pest and treated site or area.
- Service address and, for commercial accounts, the specific location within the site.
Why paper and spreadsheets fail
Paper logs get filled in at the end of the day from memory, and spreadsheets get rebuilt every reporting season. Both make it hard to answer a simple question from an inspector or customer: what did you apply here, and when?
Capturing it in the field
Keep a product library with EPA numbers and default rates so technicians pick a product instead of typing it. Make the application fields part of completing the ticket, and attach the record to both the job and the property. At reporting time, filter by date range and export.
Fieldiverse includes a chemical library, application logging on the technician's phone and pesticide reporting exports for pest control companies.