Chapter 620-7 HOUSEHOLD PEST CONTROL
Rule 620-7-.01 Definitions
(1) | Household Pest Control-means the application of any and all measures, including pesticide other than a fumigant, for the purpose of controlling pests such as ants, clothes moths, fleas, flies, roaches, rodents, ticks and any other pests other than wood destroying organisms in any structure. |
(2) | Structure-means any building, regardless of its design or the type of material used in its construction, whether public or private, vacant or occupied, and any adjacent outside area. |
Rule 620-7-.02 General Requirements
(1) | Only those pesticides registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and/or the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall be permitted for use in Household Pest Control. |
(2) | All pesticides shall be used consistent with all directions, instructions and precautions on their labeling. |
(3) | A Household Pest Control contract shall be issued on all household pest control jobs in accordance with requirements of the Fair Business Practices Act of 1975, and the rules of the Federal Trade Commission, 16 C.F.R. 429, including disclosure by the licensee of the three (3) day right of cancellation. The terms of any contract extension beyond the original terms shall be indicated on the contract. |