Which type of pesticide application for hire is not covered under the provisions of a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business license?

The focus of the question is specifically on the types of pesticide applications that require a Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business license. This license is primarily intended for maintenance gardeners who perform minor pest control in residential settings and certain public areas.

The correct answer pertains to spraying an herbicide in a cemetery. Cemeteries are categorized differently than residential properties or public parks. The work performed in a cemetery often requires more extensive licensing and adherence to specific regulations, particularly because they may involve larger land management practices and potentially more hazardous applications.

In contrast, the other options involve applications that would generally fall under the purview of maintenance gardening activities. Applying insecticide in public parks, applying fungicide to residential lawns, and fumigating agricultural fields can be performed under different regulatory frameworks that are supported by the respective licenses. Public parks and residential lawns are more aligned with typical maintenance gardening tasks, therefore falling within the scope of the Maintenance Gardener Pest Control Business license. Fumigating agricultural fields, although specialized, also falls under a different set of guidelines apart from general maintenance garden duties, but has its own specific licensing requirements.

Understanding these distinctions is crucial for anyone involved in pest control and landscaping to ensure compliance with the California DPR laws and regulations.