Irving, TX Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Property Maintenance
- Must prevent pest-harboring conditions
- Pest Control Licensing
- TX Dept. of Agriculture
- Landlord Obligation
- Must address infestations
- Standing Water
- Must be eliminated
- Report
- Code Enforcement (972) 721-4829
Summary
Irving property owners must maintain premises free from conditions that harbor pests. TX Structural Pest Control Act regulates pest control operators. Landlords must address infestations per property code.
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED. ... (b) A person may not engage in the business of structural pest control unless the person: (1) meets the standards set by the department under this chapter; and (2) holds a structural pest control business license issued under this chapter. (c) A structural pest control business license entitles a person and the person's employees to engage in the business of structural pest control under the direct supervision of a certified commercial applicator. (d) A person engaged in the business of structural pest control must hold a structural pest control business license for each place of business, including each branch office.
Full Breakdown
Irving's property maintenance codes require that premises be maintained free from conditions that attract or harbor pests, including standing water, accumulated refuse, and overgrown vegetation. The Texas Structural Pest Control Act (Occupations Code Chapter 1951) regulates pest control operators, requiring licensing through the Texas Department of Agriculture. Landlords have obligations to address pest infestations that affect habitability under Texas Property Code. Irving's mosquito control efforts include education on eliminating standing water breeding sites. Termite inspections are commonly required during real estate transactions. The city's Code Enforcement addresses property conditions that create pest harboring environments.
Violations & Fines
Property maintenance violations that create pest conditions: fines. Unlicensed pest control: state enforcement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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