StructuralPest Control Boarddiscount hotels in PoznanCONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET CONSUMER INFORMATION SHEET The structural pestcontrol industry is regulated by the Texas Structural Pest Control Board locatedat 1106 Clayton Lane, #100LW, Austin, Texas 78723. The Board licenses the businesses, certified applicators and technicianswho perform structural pest control work. Certifiedapplicators and technicians must pass a written examination in order to receivetheir licenses. Pesticides must be registeredwith the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Texas Departmentof Agriculture before they may be used in Texas. Environmental Protection Agency registration is not a finding of productsafety. Pesticides are designed tokill or control pests. Your risk ofharm depends upon the degree of your exposure and your individualsusceptibility. Specific health and safetyinformation varies between pesticides and types of exposures and is available onthe label information or MSDS sheet, which can be supplied to you upon requestfrom the licensed applicator. Takeprecautions when a treatment has been performed to avoid exposure to vulnerableindividuals. Pesticides may be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbedthrough the skin. Avoid breathingdust or spray mist and any unnecessary contact with treated surfaces. If you desire specific information on precautions, refer to the pesticidelabel. The law requires that theapplication procedures specified on the label be followed. If you have questions about theapplication, 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 postedprior to treatment in many instances. Thesigns should be posted in an area of common access at least 48 hours prior totreatment. The information signwill allow you to contact someone who can tell you what pesticide is being used. If you are contracting for pestcontrol services due to a home solicitation, you have the right to cancel thecontract within 72 hours. You mayexercise this right by notifying the pest control company that you do not wishto receive their service. For general information onpesticides contact the National Pesticide Telecommunications Network at1-800-858-7378. For information concerningstructural pest control laws, contact the Structural Pest Control Board at (512)451-7200. For information concerning theformulation and registration of pesticides, contact the Texas Department ofAgriculture at (512) 463-7476. For non-emergency healthinformation relating to pesticides, contact Texas Department of Health (512)458-7111. REDUCED IMPACT SERVICEIn order to minimize the relianceon pesticides and reduce pest populations, a Reduced Impact Pest Controloperator may recommend that you consider the sanitation or physical alterationof your work place or residence. Itis your responsibility to follow those recommendations. Your pest control operator may or may not offer theseservices upon request. A properinspection will provide the information necessary for you to choose the methodof pest control which best suits your situation. Many pest problems can be solved without using pesticides. This Reduced Impact Service willinclude 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 serviceprovider is essential to a reduced impact service program. Deutschland HotelsPesticides may be used in aresponsible and professional manner in a reduced impact pest control service. If you do not want a specific pesticide used or any pesticides used atall, you must note this in writing on the contract prior to the initiation ofthe service. If any specificpesticide or class of pesticides are not excluded, it may be used by theprovider. REQUIREDBY THE TEXAS STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD RevisedAugust 2000 |
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