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TITLE 4 - AGRICULTURE
PART 1 - TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 7 - PESTICIDES
SUBCHAPTER H - STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE
SECTION/RULE §7.203 - Responsibilities of Certified Applicators and Licensed Technicians
Chapter Review Date 01/10/2017

The certified commercial or noncommercial certified applicator or licensed technician shall:(1) apply only EPA labeled pesticides, appropriate for the target pest, except as provided in Division 7 of this subchapter (relating to Integrated Pest Management Program for School Districts);(2) provide the structural pest management needs of the school district by following the school district's IPM program and these regulations;(3) obtain written approval from the IPM Coordinator(s) for the use of pesticides in accordance with Division 7;(4) handle and forward to the IPM Coordinator(s) records of IPM activities, any complaints relating to pest problems, and pesticide use;(5) ensure that pesticide use records are forwarded to the IPM Coordinator within two (2) business days or in a time frame as agreed to by the IPM Coordinator;(6) consult with the IPM Coordinator(s) concerning the use of control measures in buildings and grounds, including residential properties; and(7) ensure that all pest control activities are consistent with the school district's IPM program and IPM policy.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.203 adopted to be effective December 21, 2015, 40 TexReg 9116; amended to be effective January 16, 2023, 48 TexReg 129.

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