This program reviews updates to the Florida Statues that cover the pest control industry from 2019 until mid-2025. It also covers the NEW Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services’ (AES) Web Portal: https://aeslicensing.fdacs.gov: what it is, how it works and why pest control operators need to be informed about it.
This class presents an overview of the threat of Global Warming to the pest control industry. A survey of invasive insects in Florida affected by temperature rises is provided. Considerations to protect pest control operators from increasing temperatures and UV light are presented, including the use of sunscreens, protective clothing and information and warnings about heat illness.