Subterranean termites are the most destructive type, causing billions of dollars of damage to structures annually. The second most destructive would be drywood termites. The conehead termite is a new invasive type of termite that also causes damage to structures.
It is very important to properly identify the type of termite that could possibly be infesting your home so that proper treatments can be conducted.
Treatments will vary depending on the type of termite identified. Your local Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences IFAS county extension office is very helpful in identifying termites, their damage and evidence. Documented violations are subject to administrative actions.
FDACS does not have authority to arbitrate any claims for personal or property damage or to adjudicate settlements. For information specific to the different types of termites found in Florida, browse through the following FDACS webpages:.
If you have a complaint about a pest control company and would like to initiate an investigation, please complete and return a complaint form [ ]. Pest control workers also help remove wild animals such as alligators or raccoons that become a nuisance or danger to humans. Pest control businesses in Florida must be licensed.
Proper training and education ensures the health and safety of the workers and customers, and protects the environment. Review the minimum qualifications for taking the examination under Chapter You must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED certificate and have practical knowledge of pest control, including scientific facts.
If you have worked for three years as an "i. Perform at least 45 jobs in the areas of general household and rodent pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, and termite and other wood-destroying organisms while working for your licensed employer. You need at least 15 jobs if you are applying for the Fumigation and Special Identification Certification.
The actual language of the sections can be found on the Florida Building Commission's website. Requires posting of all applications — no "final approval" if all applications not made, including vertical barrier.
Requires posting of consumer notice inside house — will inform owner of need to renew contract and inspect annually. Requires 6-inch space between grade and siding for termite inspection — if below grade, termite protective treatment to cavity created between veneer and foundation.
Requires foundations to have some form of protection from termites "labeled for use as a preventative treatment to new construction". If soil treatment is used, applications must also be made within 1 foot of the foundation under adjoining slabs.
Signed contract ensuring installation for five-year period from issuance of Certificate of Occupancy provided to building official PRIOR to pouring of slab. System must be installed prior to final building approval. Sections R Application must be completed per label directions and prior to final building approval. Licensed pest control company must issue Certificate of Compliance on completion of treatment mandated language.
Florida Building Code requires pest management professionals who offer preventative treatment for subterranean termites for new construction to provide the following:.
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