Pest control in Loudoun County follows Virginia's Pesticide Control Act (VA Code §3.2-3900 et seq.) administered by VDACS. Commercial applicators must hold Virginia SPCA licenses. HOA communities must provide 48-hour advance notice of pesticide applications in common areas under VA Code §55.1-1831. Loudoun County Environmental Health investigates public health pest issues.
Pest control services in Loudoun County are regulated primarily at the state level. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) administers the Virginia Pesticide Control Act (VA Code §3.2-3900 et seq.), requiring all commercial pesticide applicators to hold a valid SPCA (Special Pesticide Control Applicator) license and business license. The Virginia Property Owners' Association Act (VA Code §55.1-1831) requires that unit owners' associations provide at least 48 hours advance written notice before applying pesticides to common elements, including posting signs in affected areas. This is particularly relevant in Ashburn where most communities have extensive common areas managed by HOAs. Loudoun County's Department of Health, Environmental Health Division handles complaints about pest-related public health issues including mosquito-borne disease monitoring and rodent control in commercial areas. Virginia's integrated pest management policies encourage least-toxic approaches. Termite inspections (Wood Destroying Insect reports) are standard in Loudoun County real estate transactions. The county does not have its own pest control ordinance beyond state requirements.
VDACS may suspend or revoke applicator licenses and impose civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation of the Pesticide Control Act. Misapplication causing property damage or health effects may result in additional liability.
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