Florida Pest Control Regulations
Florida Pest Control Rules, Regulations, News, & Information
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Pest Control Division
(850) 617-7900
(850) 617-7939 Fax
AESCares@FreshFromFlorida.com
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Agricultural Environmental Services
3125 Conner Blvd., Ste. E
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Important Links for Florida Pest Control OperatorsFlorida Pest Control Business License Application Form: All businesses providing pest control services within the state of Florida must be properly registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. A Florida Certified Pest Control Operator on staff is required in order for a company to become adequately licensed. Florida Pest Control Business Certificate of Liability Insurance Form: "Chapter 482.071(4), Florida Statutes, states, in part, that each person making application for a pest control business license or renewal thereof must furnish to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage consisting of:
Florida Application for Pest Control Employee Identification Card: A Pest Control Identification Card must be issued to each pest control company employee in accordance with Chapter 482.091, F.S., and Rule 5E-14, F.A.C. "Per Chapter 482.091(1)(b), F.S., the licensee and the certified operator in charge are jointly responsible for obtaining an identification card for employees within 30 days of employment." Florida Certified Operator Exam Schedule: Looking to become a Florida Certified Pest Control Operator in a certain category? View the Florida Certified Operator exam schedules here. Florida Licensed Pest Control Applicator / Technician Search: A complete database of licensed pest control applicators in the state of Florida. Only individual registered and licensed to commercially apply pesticides may legally do so within the state of Florida. Florida Licensed Pest Control Business Search: Any business commercially providing pest control services within the state of Florida is required to be licensed with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Search Florida's database of licensed pest control companies. Florida Pest Control Continuing Education (CEU) Courses: Information and access to pest control CEUs required for all certified pest control applicators within the state of Florida. Florida Pest Control Code Chapter 482: Looking for rules and regulations regarding operating a pest control business in the state of Florida? Chapter 482 of the Florida Pest Control Code has the answers you need. |