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Written By: Mark Marino

a former Massachusetts Core Applicator License holder and founder of Lawn Phix,

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Author: Mark Marino
My name is Mark Marino, founder and owner of Lawn Phix. After years operating professionally as a licensed applicator in Massachusetts — with formal training through UMass Extension Pesticide Education — I now focus on continuing to create honest, experience-backed lawn care content for homeowners. Contact me at [email protected] .