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The structural pest control industry is regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board located at PO Box 1927, Austin, TX 78767-1927. The board licenses the businesses, certified applicators and technicians who perform structural pest control work. 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 or 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 precautions when a treatment has been performed to avoid exposure to vulnerable individuals. 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 or 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 business or person making the application. 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 treatmen The information sign will allow you the 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 with to receive their service. For general information on pesticides, contact the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network at
For information concerning structural pest control laws, contact the Structural Pest Control Board at
For information concerning the formulation and registration of pesticides, contact the Texas Department of Agriculture at
For non-emergency health information relating to pesticides, contact the Texas Department of Health at
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