Pests are destructive insects and animals that attack food, crops and livestock. Together with rodents, they pose a serious threat to the health of residents and employees and safety of properties. Pest professionals have come up with integrated pest management (IPM) to address these problems through key techniques. IPM means finding the best and most comprehensive treatment of these problems. However, a pest control business license is required prior to any operations, applicable to both principal and branch locations.
Pest control business license gives the new business the capacity to operate legally and guarantees that someone duly certified is watching over the business in pest control. Safety is of utmost concern when operating such business, which is why securing a license, is extremely important. Such business requires handling of industrial-grade equipment like plastic drum lifter for containing the toxic chemicals used for pest control. On application, relevant business information, documents, and the corresponding fees are submitted.
License is issued on the following criteria:
The business must have a person who holds a valid qualified applicator license in appropriate categories. Each state in the US has its own laws on the matter but the general requirement is the employment of someone with an upper-level pest control license. This licensee is often referred to as the operator, the qualifying manager, or certified applicator.
Inclusive of training and examination, licensing requirements vary by state. Since the business use chemicals, background checks are required. The costs vary per state.
The issuer of the license will see to it that you have the right equipment to operate your business, especially since you will be dealing with highly toxic substances. For instance, you will need a 55 gallon drum clamp to avoid leaks or spills especially when transporting tools and equipment.
- Name verification documents.
"Fictitious Business Name Statement" and "Certificate of Good Standing" are two documents which a third party can refer to establish veracity of the name of a pest control business. Normally, the legal way to present business is under the proper legal name of the proprietor. DBA or Doing Business As allows a business owner to use a business name legally rather than a personal name. A certificate of Good Standing is a document issued by authority to verify that a corporation exists, has paid all required fees, and is authorized to conduct business in a certain location or if moving across the country to service clients.
An inspection will likewise be conducted to see of the pest control business you are proposing has the right tools and equipment to use for the job. The business is risky, especially since it involves loading unloading and the use of hazardous chemicals. Hence, strict measures need to be imposed before a license is issued.
Pest control business license is issued as long as the owner is a holder of a valid qualified applicator license in the appropriate category applied for by the owner. If the owner does not hold an applicator license, then the business must hire a person with the required license. This can dig a small hole in the pocket of the owner so it makes more sense to train for a license in the required category.
