Pest Control License

The pest control sector in India has a lot of room to expand. The pest control sector in India is increasing at a rate of more than 15% each year. Tens of thousands of individuals work in the pest control industry in India, including thousands of professionals.

Pest control is the process of reducing or eradicating poisonous, damaging, or hazardous insects or other species. Pest management is incredibly important in the horticulture business.

Pest management refers to everything a gardener does to keep pests away from their plants and to clean up after pest outbreaks. Pesticides, both chemical and organic, are employed, as well as alternative measures such as integrated pest control (IPM). As a result, the growing pest management sector provides a great chance to start a pest treatment business.

Let's look at the contents of this essay, which will assist you in understanding the fundamentals and essential concepts of starting a pest control business in India.

Mice, rats, roaches, termites, and other rodents are exterminated by exterminators, or pest control workers, to prevent further infestations in homes and businesses. They set toxic or naturally baited traps and barricade access points. When advising clients on how to deal with pests more successfully, they may be forced to fumigate entire houses and businesses. You must take extra precautions when utilizing toxic chemicals in a home with children or pets. 

Pest treatment companies are primarily seasonal. In the Northeast, for example, yellow jackets, flies, and carpenter ants may be a major problem during the summer, while rodents like mice and rats are a major problem during the winter when they seek warm shelter and breeding grounds within.

Pest Control License/Certificate

If you want to start a pest control business in India, you'll need a license. You can operate any form of pest management business, including land pest control, aquatic pest treatment, or any other purpose, as long as you have a valid license. You must have a B.sc agricultural graduate certificate, according to Indian regulations. If you have one, you must complete a 15-day training course that will be followed by a certificate.

There Is a Basic Eligibility Criteria for Pest Control License

• Those interested in starting the business must be at least 18 years old and have at least one year of registered pesticide application experience.
• A person who has been trained in the fumigation and prophylaxis program for 15 days by the NIPHM/CFTRI/NPPTI in Hyderabad/Mysore/Hapur.
• Any degree in a scientific discipline may be substituted for experience.
• Proof of a current pest control license. (As an Operator, you must be licensed by the Structural Pest Control Board.)

The fees are currently Rs.100 and must be paid by bank demand draught if applying offline. There is a handy payment option for online purchases. Once issued, the licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed by paying the requisite fee. Before the due date, you will be alerted that the application has expired.    

Procedure for Obtaining the Pest Control License in India Online:

• Primarily, the Applicant has to Visit the CIBRC (Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee) website.
• Then he has to Navigate to the application screen by clicking the New User Register Here link.
• After that, he should Fill in the details asked on the screen and submit it.
• The authorities would process the application, followed by a site inspection.

Procedure for Obtaining the Pest Control License in India for Offline:

• Contact the regional Deputy Commissioner’s Office.
• Refer to the eligibility section to check for the criteria.
• The license is obtained after the completion of training.
• Carry all the required documents.
• Authorities would validate your documents.
• Inspection of the premises by the authorities.
• If all the documents Correct are as per the requirement, you will get the pest control license.
• It takes nearly six to seven weeks to process the application for registering a pest control service.

• A certificate of Completion of Training by the Indian Pest Control Association is required for applying for the pest control license.
• GST Certificate is also required for the tax details.
• The applicant should have two or more Passport size photographs.
• The applicant will require a copy of the  insecticide license
• A copy of the bank passbook is also required for the bank details of the applicant.
• Copy of academic certificate (personal details).
• The applicant will also require a copy of the technical certificate for applying for the pest control license.
• Copy of appointment letter of the technical person ( in case of the employee only)
• Affidavit ( The format will be available after successful registration)
• Declaration ( The format will be available after successful registration)
• Certificate of registration of the company and/ or trade names including the names of the persons running the business.
• Applicant must his Aadhar card as personal identification proof.
• PAN Card is also an important identification proof of the applicant.

Before registering for a Pest Control Service, you need to acquire a few licenses,

• License from central insecticide board and registration committee: The Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee issue the license under the Insecticide Act 1968 to certify that the pesticides used by your organization are safe. The Act was enacted to govern the import, manufacturing, sale, transportation, distribution, and use of pesticides in order to protect persons, animals, and livestock from harm. Here is the application for pesticide registration.
• License to manufacture insecticide: The pest control agency is granted permission to manufacture insecticides under this license. The application for a license to manufacture insecticides can be found here.
• License to sell, stock, and distribute insecticide: It authorizes the government to sell, stockpile, and distribute insecticide. Here is the application for a license to sell, stock, or show pesticides for sale or distribution.
• License for use of restricted insecticide for the commercial operator: It allows the agency to employ restricted insecticides in commercial applications. The following is the application for a licensed stock and use of restricted insecticides for commercial pest management operations.