Commercial pest control in Richardson requires a Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service license. Landlords must address infestations that affect habitability, and termite inspections are commonly required for real estate and construction.
Commercial pest control services in Richardson must be provided by businesses and applicators licensed by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service. Licensed applicators meet training, exam, and continuing education requirements and must follow approved product labels under Texas Structural Pest Control Act and federal FIFRA rules. For rental property, Texas Property Code Chapter 92 imposes habitability duties that require landlords to remedy conditions materially affecting tenant health and safety, which courts have extended to significant pest infestations (bedbugs, rodents, roaches). Tenants must provide written notice and reasonable time to cure before exercising remedies. New construction in Richardson includes soil termite treatment (or approved alternative) as part of the foundation inspection process. Real estate transactions commonly involve Wood Destroying Insect Reports (WDIR). Homeowners may perform their own pest control on their primary residence using over-the-counter products without a TDA license, provided product labels are followed.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Richardson code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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