The structural pest control industry is regulated by the Texas Structural

Pest Control Board physical address is 333 Guadalupe, Suite I-530, 78701.   

new mailing address is P.O. Box 1927, Austin, Texas 78767-1927

 The Board licenses the businesses, certified applicators and

noncommercial applicator or technician must perform the service. Certified

Pesticides must be registered with the United States Environmental

Protection Agency and the Texas Department of Agriculture before they

may be used in Texas. Environmental Protection Agency registration is

not a finding of product safety. Pesticides are designed to kill or control

pests. Your risk of harm depends upon the degree of you exposure and

your individual susceptibility.

Specific health and safety information varies between pesticides and types

of exposures and is available on the label information or MSDS sheet which

can be supplied to you upon request from the licensed applicator. Take

normal precautions when a treatment has been performed. Pesticides may

be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin. Avoid

breathing dust or spray mist and any unnecessary contact with treated

surfaces. If you desire specific information on precautions, refer to the

pesticide label. The law requires that the application procedures specified

on the label be followed.

If you have questions about the application, contact the certified

applicator. If you suspect a violation of the law regarding structural pest

control, contact the Structural Pest Control Board.

In case of a health emergency, seek immediate medical attention.

Pest Control signs must be posted prior to treatment in many instances.

The signs should be posted in an area of common access at least 48 hours

prior to treatment. The information sign will allow you to contact someone

who can tell you what pesticide is being used.

If you are contracting for pest control services due to a home solicitation,

you have the right to cancel the contract within 72 hours. You may exercise

this right by notifying the pest control company that you do not wish to

receive their service.

For general information on pesticides contact the National Pesticide

Telecommunications Network at 1-800-858-7378.

Main Telephone Number:                                    512-305-8250
Licensing/Exams/Insurance:                                512-305-8260
Enforcement/Complaints:                                     512-305-8270

Main Fax Number:                                                512-305-8253
Pretreat Fax Number:                                          512-305-8253
Pretreat Voice Number:                                      1-800-687-8021

In order to minimize the reliance on pesticides and reduce pest

populations, a Reduced Impact Pest Control operator may recommend that

you consider the sanitation or physical alteration of your work place or

residence. It is your responsibility to follow those recommendations. Your

pest control operator may or may not offer these services upon request. A

proper inspection will provide the information necessary for you to choose

the method of pest control which best suits your situation. Many pest

problems can be solved without using pesticides.

This Reduced Impact Service will include an inspection report and

treatment recommendations. You should review these and keep a copy for

your records. Your cooperation in following the recommendations made by

your service provider is essential to a reduced impact service program.

Pesticides may be used in a responsible and professional manner in a

reduced impact pest control service. If you do not want a specific pesticide

used or any pesticide used at all, you must note this in writing on the

contract prior to the initiation of the service. If any specific pesticide or

class of pesticide are not excluded, it may be used by the provider.

REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD