77 IAC 830 (Structural Pest Control Code) · Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois pest control recordkeeping requirements
Record the time, the percent of active ingredient in the finished product, and the amount used (within 10%).
These are planning summaries, not legal advice. Rules change and have exceptions; confirm your state's current requirements with your state agency. Pestbook gives you tools and reminders.
The short version
- Record the time, the percent of active ingredient in the finished product, and the amount used (within 10%).
- Termite jobs need a drawing of the structure.
- If a tech isn't certified, a certified tech has to review and sign the record.
- Keep restricted-use records separately.
- Keep records two years.
What goes on each application record
Applicator name
Applicator license number
Customer name
Site address
Date
Product name
EPA registration number
Amount of finished product
Site / areas treated
Target pest
Start time
Active ingredient %
Amount of concentrate
Area or size treated
Customer notice
At the time of service, including: Company and license number; Products and EPA numbers; Precautions. Send it electronically only if the customer agreed in writing.
Lawn applications
Post markers at the edge of the treated lawn.
Give one day's notice to adjacent neighbors who ask to be notified.
Termite work
Termite treatments need a diagram of the structure.
Restricted-use products (federal)
Applies only to restricted-use products. Record brand, EPA number, amount, location and size of the area, date, and the applicator's certification number within 14 days. Keep it two years.