Structural pest Control Laws

Question 1

Restricted use pesticide

Answer 1

Classified for restricted or limited uses by the EPA.

Question 2

A pest management strategy that relies on multiple pest control tactics, including judicious use of pesticides, identification of pests, monitoring, prevention, and thresholds.

Answer 2

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Question 3

SPCA

Answer 3

Structural pest control act

Question 4

TPCL

Answer 4

Texas Pest Control License

Question 5

The minimum insurance requirements are _____.

Answer 5

500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage and 1 million total annual aggregate for all occurrences. Old limits were 200,000 / 300,000

Question 6

Fees are ____

Answer 6

$300 for business, $125 for applicator, $125 for technician, $64 per exam,

Question 7

Business licenses expire _____

Answer 7

the last day of the month, 12 months for date issued.

Question 8

Technician and applicator licenses expire _____.

Answer 8

Annually on the same date as the business license expires.

Question 9

In the event of loss of business owner due to disability, death, or incapacity the business may be allowed to continue operations for a period of ___ months if the department is notified in writing within ___ business days of the event, until a qualified heir can take over operations.

Answer 9

6 / 20

Question 10

NONcommercial applicators with __ years as applicators may become certified commercial by requesting and paying the required fee.

Answer 10

2

Question 11

An apprentice applying for technician license must submit application within __ days of beginning employment and training.

Answer 11

10

Question 12

Certified applicator must maintain training records and certification for each apprentice for ___ calendar years.

Answer 12

2

Question 13

When apprentice changes employers the employer must make the training record available to apprentice or new employer within ___ days of written request.

Answer 13

20

Question 14

An apprentice may become a technician by completing a ___ hour course and passing an examination.

Answer 14

6

Question 15

Certified applicator must be physically present at least __ day(s) per week for instruction of technicians.

Answer 15

1

Question 16

A course provider must maintain completion records for __ calendar years and lists of course participants must be forwarded to the department within __ days of completion.

Answer 16

2
21

Question 17

The business licenses or applicator shall have ___ days to report notice of employment to the department of all technicians and apprentices, as well as for notice of ____.

Answer 17

10
Termination

Question 18

Applicators must maintain pesticide use records for a minimum of ___ years.

Answer 18

2

Question 19

Termite treatment records shall include ___ of measurement, whether a ___ ____ was used, and the number of ____ ____ the capacity, in ____, of each and the start and ____ ____ for treatment.

Answer 19

unit
Physical barrier
Application tanks
Gallons
Stop time