FAQ

• How do I report pesticide misuse?
• How do I inform KDA that I will be applying a soil fumigant?
• Do I need a Kansas Pesticide Business License?

  Any person or business who advertises, offers for sale, sells or performs any service for the control of a pest or apply a pesticide on the property of another for compensation is required to obtain a Kansas Pesticide Business License.  Only the following are exempted:

  • Any person or their employee who applies pesticides on or at premises they own, lease or operate.
  • Veterinarians or physicians making pesticide applications as part of their professional services.
  • Governmental agencies
• If I've been injured or my property has been damaged by exposure to a pesticide or fertilizer, is there a time limit for me to file a civil action?
• Can I catch and remove a pest from someone else's property?
• Can I apply a pesticide to someone else's property if I don't charge anything?
• What do you mean by "engaged otherwise in commercial pesticide business activities"?
• To inspect homes for damage due to termites or other wood destroying insects, do I need a pesticide business license or commercial pesticide applicator certification?
• What if I have a question not listed here?