The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is urging homeowners, school officials and companies to check the credentials of pest control businesses and individuals this spring. Spring is a busy time of year for lawn care and pest control businesses, and some businesses or individuals may apply for over-the-counter pesticides in violation of the law.
The TDA asks Tennesseans to check for a Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certification card or a Commercial Pesticide License card, check for a company name and charter number on any commercial vehicle or advertisement, ask for a solicitor’s card – required by TDA – if a company representative solicits your business. Also, ask for a copy of the product label and Material Safety Data Sheet and examine structural damage and verify the presence of termites before signing a contract treatment. U.S. Pest Professionals in all locations and departments will have their certification cards with them as well as be wearing these badges around their necks: Notice the charter number and address of our company. If you are approached by someone who is not wearing the proper identification, please contact us at 615-590-1260 or the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.