FL S1290

Allows pest control operators to provide emergency fumigation notice to the Department of Agriculture by facsimile or electronic means instead of only by telephone, with immediate written confirmation required.

Increases minimum insurance coverage requirements for pest control businesses from $100,000/$300,000 to $250,000/$500,000 for bodily injury and from $50,000/$100,000 to $250,000/$500,000 for property damage.

Creates licensure for pest control customer contact centers with application fees of $600-$1,000 and renewal fees of $600-$1,000, applicable biennially, and restricts licensing to centers serving commonly-owned licensed pest control businesses.

Establishes limited certification for commercial wildlife trappers to use nonchemical methods for rodent control, with examination fees of $150-$300, annual recertification fees of $75-$150, and 4 hours of required continuing education.

Increases minimum professional liability insurance requirements for wood-destroying organism inspectors from $25,000/$50,000 to $250,000/$500,000 per occurrence and in aggregate.