Subsurface Application of Termiticides

(1) Certification of Applicators. All pesticide applicators who make subsurface applications of pesticides for control of termites shall be certified by the Department in Category 43 - Termite and Structural Pest Control or shall work under the direct supervision of an individual who is certified by the Department in said Category. (2) Sub-slab Elements. Termiticide shall not be injected beneath concrete slabs or other flooring until locations of intra or sub-slab heating ducts, water lines, sewer lines, electrical conduits or other subslab utility elements have been determined. (3) Foundations with Holes, Cracks or Voids. Treatment of areas outside the perimeter of buildings which have basements or crawl spaces which extend below the level of the outside grade and which have holes, cracks or voids which may allow infiltration of the pesticides may not take place until the applicator has taken steps to ensure that significant amounts of pesticide will not infiltrate into the basement or crawl space. (4) Applicable to all Subsurface Termiticide Applications. Prior to entering into any contract to apply termiticides, the applicator or his/her employer shall provide the Contracting Entity with a Department-approved Consumer Information Bulletin on Termite Applications which shall contain such information that the Department deems necessary.