Sahuarita Building Safety: Pest Control Rules (2026)

Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 22 (ARS 32-2301 through 32-2329) establishes the regulatory framework for pest control in Arizona, administered by the Office of Pest Management under the Arizona Department of Agriculture. All pest control operators performing work in Sahuarita must hold a valid business license from the Office of Pest Management, and individual applicators must be certified in their specific category of pest management. The Sonoran Desert location of Sahuarita south of Tucson creates significant pest pressures including Arizona bark scorpions (Centruroides sculpturatus), subterranean termites (Heterotermes aureus is prevalent in the I-19 corridor), and roof rats that have expanded into Pima County neighborhoods. Termite treatment on new construction requires pre-treatment of soil under foundations per International Residential Code provisions adopted by Sahuarita. The Arizona Office of Pest Management investigates complaints about improper pesticide application, unlicensed operators, and failure to provide required disclosure documents. Pest control companies must provide customers with a written service agreement and consumer disclosure form before treatment. Wood-destroying insect inspection reports (WDIIR) are standard in Pima County real estate transactions. Sahuarita's Town Code addresses property maintenance and nuisance conditions, which can include pest infestations on neglected or vacant properties that affect neighboring homes.