Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's

Ornamental/Turf pesticide applicator's TDA and SPCS - ANS In Texas, two regulatory agencies can issue licenses in ornamental and turf pest control. With either license you may perform landscape pest control. Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) - ANS Applicators may perform landscape pest control in ornamental and turf pest control with limitations. They cannot treat trees or ornamental plants for termites. Texas Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS) - ANS Applicators may perform landscape pest control in ornamental and turf pest control. They are allowed to treat trees and ornamental plants for termites, specifically Formosan termites, with the Texas SPCS in the termite control category. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - ANS A comprehensive approach to pest management that uses cultural, physical, biological and chemical control methods in a careful and environmentally sound manner.