<<Prev Rule

Texas Administrative Code

Next Rule>>
TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER OSAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 1SANITATION AND HEALTH PRACTICES
RULE §748.3019Must I use a licensed exterminator to treat my operation for insects, rodents, and other pests?

(a) You may treat your operation for pests only if the Structural Pest Control Board or Texas Department of Agriculture has certified you as a noncommercial applicator.

(b) Otherwise, you must use a pest control operator licensed by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board or Texas Department of Agriculture to prevent, control, or eliminate pest infestations at your operation.

(c) For therapeutic camp services, you must maintain a vector control program to ensure effective control of all insects and rodents in the buildings and on the premises of your permanent camp. If chemical control is needed, then you must comply with subsections (a) and (b) of this section.


Source Note: The provisions of this §748.3019 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 1376; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909

Link to Texas Secretary of State Home Page | link to Texas Register home page | link to Texas Administrative Code home page | link to Open Meetings home page