§ 11709 Neighborhood Pest Control Exemption

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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If you aren't a pest‑control business and you only treat pests near your own home for your neighbors, you don't have to pay the usual fee, but you still need a license and must register.

Key Takeaways

•No fee is required if you only work near your own property for neighbors.
•You still must obtain a pest‑control license.
•You must register with the commissioner as described in Section 11732.
•All other rules in the division still apply to you.
•The director’s decision on whether you’re working beyond your property or for non‑neighbors is final.

Example

A homeowner sprays for ants in his backyard and helps a neighbor do the same on the neighbor's fence.

Because the work is only around his own house and for a neighbor, he doesn't pay the fee, but he must get a pest‑control license, register with the commissioner, and follow all other rules.

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§ 11709 Neighborhood Pest Control Exemption

A person not regularly engaged in the business of pest control that operates only in the vicinity of his or her own property and for the accommodation of his or her neighbors is not required to pay the fee specified by Section 11703, but is required to procure a license. The person shall register with the commissioner as provided in Section 11732, and is subject to all other provisions of this division. The determination of the director that a person is engaged in the business of pest control beyond the vicinity of his or her own property or for the accommodation of others than his or her neighbors is final. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 388, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pest control fee specified by Section 11703 license register with the commissioner Section 11732

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11709.

§ 11709 Neighborhood Pest Control Exemption

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11709 Neighborhood Pest Control Exemption

If you aren't a pest‑control business and you only treat pests near your own home for your neighbors, you don't have to pay the usual fee, but you still need a license and must register.

Key Takeaways

•No fee is required if you only work near your own property for neighbors.
•You still must obtain a pest‑control license.
•You must register with the commissioner as described in Section 11732.
•All other rules in the division still apply to you.
•The director’s decision on whether you’re working beyond your property or for non‑neighbors is final.

Example

A homeowner sprays for ants in his backyard and helps a neighbor do the same on the neighbor's fence.

Because the work is only around his own house and for a neighbor, he doesn't pay the fee, but he must get a pest‑control license, register with the commissioner, and follow all other rules.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11709 Neighborhood Pest Control Exemption

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

pest control fee specified by Section 11703 license register with the commissioner Section 11732

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11709.

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