In addition to meeting general standards in § 12:56:05:04 or 12:56:05:04.17, applicators seeking certification in public health pest control must demonstrate practical knowledge of pests that are vectors of human viral disease. The demonstration of knowledge must include recognizing the pests and signs of their presence, identifying their habitats, and understanding their life cycles, biology, and behavior as relevant to pest identification and control. The applicator must also demonstrate:

1. (1) How to minimize damage to, and the contamination of, areas that are treated;
2. (2) How to minimize acute and chronic exposure of people and pets; and
3. (3) How to minimize non-target exposures.

Source: 1 SDR 65, effective March 27, 1975; 2 SDR 53, effective January 18, 1976; 4 SDR 23, effective October 20, 1977; transferred from § 12:56:05:04 , 12 SDR 96, effective December 8, 1985; 12 SDR 128, 12 SDR 154, effective July 1, 1986 ; 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 38-21-51 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 38-21-18 .

Prior versions effective: 1986-07-01.