CHOOSING A PEST CONTROLLER

How to choose a Pest Controller

 It is important to hire a professional pest control operator if you have pest problems that are too difficult to manage yourself. Look for a pest control operator who holds a Licence to use pesticides.

  Why should I hire a person who holds a Licence to use pesticides?

It is illegal for a person in a pest control business to apply pesticides without a licence. A person with a Licence to use pesticides should:

 - Identify the pest and its habitat

- Determine an appropriate pest management plan

- Apply, handle and store pesticides safely

- Provide information and advice about the pesticides they use

- Answer your questions.

 Things to remember

- It is illegal in Victoria for a person in a pest control business to apply pesticides without the correct licence.

- Make sure the person who will be applying your pesticides holds a valid photo ID Licence to use pesticides.

- A person who holds a Licence to use pesticides can have up to three different authorisations listed on their licence.