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RECENT ADVANCES IN PESTICIDE SAFETY LEGISLATION IN TEXAS:

THE NUMBER OF LICENSED AND CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATORS IN TEXAS

In 1994, the Structural Pest Control Board licensed 3,000 commercial pesticide businesses and 7,000 professional certified applicators. The Texas Department of Agriculture licensed 6,000 commercial and noncommercial applicators and 178,000 private applicators (primarily for agriculture production).(33)

STATE PESTICIDE ENFORCEMENT

Both the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Structural Pest Control Board license applicators to use the pesticides restricted by the EPA or the Texas Department of Agriculture. With money provided by the EPA, most states take the lead in enforcement of pesticide sales and use restrictions. With the goal of protecting pesticide users' economic interests, the Texas Department of Agriculture inspects manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retail stores to verify proper labeling and formulations. With the goal of protecting public health and the environment, the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Structural Pest Control Board inspect the sites where pesticides are applied. Licenses to sell or use pesticides can be canceled and monetary penalties can be assessed for violations.

MONITORING OF PESTICIDES IN THE TEXAS ENVIRONMENT

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