Problem Statement

Currently, many field service businesses need to track chemicals, mixes, and application rates for regulatory compliance and inventory management.

Track chemicals individually or as part of a mix

Apply specific application rates for different areas

Maintain compliance records (EPA numbers, targets, and instructions)

Link chemicals/mixes to services, estimates, and invoices

Proposed Solution

Introduce a Chemical Tracking & Mix Management module that allows:

Setting up individual chemical products with fields like Scientific Name, EPA Registration #, Targets, Product Cost, and Instructions (both for technicians and clients)

Creating Chemical Mixes that combine multiple products (with ratios and application methods) or mixing with water

Defining application rates per area unit (e.g., gallons per 1,000 sq. ft.)

Multiple application methods per product for flexibility

Integration with services, estimates, invoices, and job costing reports

Reference: The workflow described in the “Chemical Tracking User Guide” details adding chemical products, setting up mixes, applying instructions, and linking to services, including tabs for Product Mix, Instructions, and Attachments.

Benefits

Ensures regulatory compliance (EPA, labeling, targets)

Accurately tracks chemical inventory and job costs

Reduces errors in field application and reporting

Saves time for technicians by standardizing product and mix instructions

User Story

"As a lawn care business owner, I want to create a chemical mix with multiple products and specify the application rate per 1,000 sq. ft. When I schedule a service, the system should deduct the correct amount from inventory, link it to the job cost report, and provide clear instructions for the technician and client."