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TITLE 22. EXAMINING BOARDS
PART XXV. Structural Pest Control Board
CHAPTER 595.Compliance and Enforcement
22 TAC sec.sec.595.6-595.8, 595.14
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts amendments to sec.sec.595.6-595.8, 
595.14, concerning pest control sign and consumer information sheet. Section 
595.7 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the April 11, 
1997, issue of the Texas Register 22 TexReg 3365. Sections 595.6, 595.8 and 
595.14 are adopted without changes and will not be republished. 
The justification for the rule is the amendments will bring reduced costs for 
signs and consumer information sheets and increase compliance with the 
regulations. 
The rule will function in that the amendments delete the requirement for posting 
at the time of an emergency, distinguish between planned and unplanned 
treatments, combine the standard and Reduced Impact Consumer information sheets 
and create a waiver for customers under contract for multiple treatments. No 
comments were received regarding adoption of the amendments.
The amendments are adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 135b-6, which 
provide the Texas Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license 
and regulate persons who perform structural pest control services.

sec.595.7.Consumer Information Sheet.
(a) For indoor treatments, the Board-approved Consumer Information Sheet, a 
statement listing the pesticide(s) used and upon request a label for any 
pesticide(s) used shall be distributed by the licensee as follows:
(1) to owners of private residences before or at the time of treatment; 
(2) to each unit of residential rental properties of less than five units at the 
time of treatment; 
(3) to the owner or manager of residential rental properties with five or more 
units at least 48 hours prior to a planned treatment; 
(4) to employers, managers or administrators of work places, hospitals, nursing 
homes, hotels, motels, lodges, warehouses, food-processing establishments, 
school or educational institutions, or day-care centers at least 48 hours prior 
to a planned treatment. A work place is defined as any non-residence with three 
or more full time paid employees which is treated by a licensed business or a 
certified noncommercial applicator. 
(b) For outdoor treatments, the Board-approved Consumer Information Sheet, a 
statement listing the pesticide(s) used and upon request for each pesticide used 
shall be distributed by the licensee as follows: 
(1) to owners of private residences before the treatment begins;
(2) to each unit of residential rental property with fewer than five units at 
time of treatment. 
(c) The official Structural Pest Control Board Consumer Information Sheet must 
be used. Copies of the Consumer Information Sheet are available from the Board 
in English and Spanish and shall read as follows: CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET The 
structural pest control industry is regulated by the Texas Structural Pest 
Control Board located at 1106 Clayton Lane, #100LW, Austin, Texas 78723. The 
Board licenses the businesses, certified applicators and technicians who perform 
structural pest control work. Otherwise, a certified noncommercial applicator or 
technician must perform the service. Certified applicators and technicians must 
pass a written examination in order to receive their licenses. 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 your 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 I-800-858-7378. For information 
concerning structural pest control laws, contact: Structural Pest Control Board 
(512) 451-7200. For information concerning the formulation and registration of 
pesticides, contact: Texas Department of Agriculture (512) 463-7476. For non-
emergency health information relating to pesticides, contact Texas Department of 
Health (512) 458-7111. REDUCED IMPACT SERVICE 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 pesticides 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 pesticides are not excluded, it may be used by the provider. 
REQUIRED BY THE STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD 
(d) The pre-notification requirements of subsection (a)(3) and (4) are waived if 
the customer and certified applicator sign a statement attesting to the fact 
that an emergency exists which requires immediate treatment. If such an 
emergency exists, the Consumer Information Sheet should be provided by the 
licensee at the time of treatment. The statement must be kept on file with the 
pest control use records at the business license location. Certified 
noncommercial applicators may attest to an emergency by signing a statement 
attesting to the emergency and must keep the statement on file with the pest 
control use records at their place of employment. If the customer is not 
available to sign a statement at the time of treatment, the customer's name and 
telephone number shall be noted in the pest control use records. An emergency is 
defined as an imminent hazard to health or property or an imminent infestation 
and emergency treatment is limited to the localized area of the emergency. 
(e) Licensees holding the lawn and ornamental or weed categories may use the 
following text in place of that required in subsection (c) of this section: 
CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET (REQUIRED BY THE TEXAS STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD) 
Pesticides must be registered with the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency and the Texas Department of Agriculture before they may be used in Texas. 
EPA registration is not a finding of product safety. Pesticides are designed to 
control or repel pests. Your risk of harm depends upon the degree of your 
exposure to a particular pesticide 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 (usually only refers to 
the undiluted products) 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. In order to minimize the reliance on pesticides and 
reduce pest populations, you may wish to consider Integrated Pest Management 
(IPM). IPM methods to control pests (including weeds) take advantage of all pest 
management options, including but not limited to the judicious use of pesticides 
and non-chemical methods. An IPM program is one designed to create a healthy law 
and/or landscape with sufficient plant strength and density to survive weed, 
insect, and disease attacks with minimum pesticide use. An IPM program must 
consider your lawn or landscape's specific needs and overall condition. An IPM 
program requires the support of proper cultural practices. IPM uses the best mix 
of techniques, which can include cultural methods, the use of beneficial 
insects, biological and discreet use of control products. Your lawn and 
landscape operator may offer these services upon request. A proper inspection 
should provide the necessary information to choose the method of pest control 
which best suits your situation. If you have questions about the applications, 
contact the certified applicator. If you suspect a violation of the law 
regarding structural pest control, contact the Structural Pest Control Board. 
The structural pest control industry is regulated by the Structural Pest Control 
Board located at 1106 Clayton Lane #100LW, Austin, Texas 78723. The Board 
licenses the businesses, certified applicator and technicians who perform 
structural pest control work, including lawn and landscape. If a commercial 
service is used, all work is supervised by a licensed certified commercial 
applicator. Otherwise a certified noncommercial applicator must perform the 
service. Certified applicators and technicians must pass a written examination 
in order to receive their licenses. 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, prior to receiving service, that you do not wish to receive their 
service. For general information on the chemical or health properties of 
pesticides, you may contact the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network at 
1-800-858-7378. This hotline is a national service supported by funding from the 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For information concerning structural pest 
control laws, contact the Structural Pest Control Board at (512) 451-7200. For 
information concerning the formulation and registration of pesticides, contact 
the Texas Department of Agriculture at (512) 463-7476. For non-emergency health 
information relating to pesticides, contact the Texas Department of Health at 
(512) 458-7111. In case of a health emergency, seek immediate medical attention. 
(f) Any customer may waive receipt of the Consumer Information Sheet for 
multiple treatments by signing or initialing below the following written 
statement: "I have received one copy of the Consumer Information Sheet for all 
treatments to be provided as a part of this pest control service agreement. I 
may receive additional copies at any time upon request to the service provider, 
and will receive any updates to the Consumer Information Sheet which may occur". 
A pest control operator must keep a copy of this statement in the pest control 
use records for each customer covered by the agreement. 
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 16, 1997.
TRD-9707928
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: July 8, 1997
Proposal publication date: April 11, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200

CHAPTER 599.Treatment Standards
22 TAC sec.599.4
The Structural Pest Control Board adopts an amendment to sec.599.4, concerning 
termite treatment disclosure documents, without changes to the proposed text as 
published in the April 11, 1997 issue of the Texas Register 22 TexReg 3370. 
Justification for the rule is the amendment will increase compliance with the 
regulations by contractors and create a better understanding of its intent by 
those individuals. 
The rule will function in that the amendment adds language clarifying what is 
meant by signature of the document and deletes language concerning treatment 
below cost. 
No comments were received regarding adoption of the amendment.
The amendment is adopted under Texas Civil Statutes, Article 135b-6 which 
provide the Structural Pest Control Board with the authority to license and 
regulate persons who perform structural pest control services.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal 
counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. 
Issued in Austin, Texas, on June 16, 1997.
TRD-9707930
Benny M. Mathis, Jr.
Executive Director
Structural Pest Control Board
Effective date: July 8, 1997
Proposal publication date: April 11, 1997
For further information, please call: (512) 451-7200