Which Florida agency and statute governs pest control company's business licenses and pesticide application?

• A. FDACS 482
• B. FDACS 388
• C. FIFRA
• D. FDEP

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that pest control licensing in Florida is handled by the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and it’s specifically laid out in Chapter 482 of the Florida Statutes. This statute sets the rules for pest control businesses, including what licenses are required for operating a pest control company and for individual applicators, how those licenses are obtained and renewed, and the rules that govern how pesticides are applied.

FIFRA is federal law that governs the registration and labeling of pesticides, ensuring products are properly approved and used according to label directions, but it does not establish Florida’s business licensing requirements. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection handles other environmental aspects, not the general pest control licensing framework. So the agency and statute that govern pest control company licenses and how pesticides are applied in Florida are FDACS under Chapter 482.