The governing body of the city hereby declares it to be the public policy of the city to eliminate infestation of subterranean termites and to minimize the destruction of real property caused by subterranean termites.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 1)

For the purpose of this article the following terms, words, and their derivations shall apply:

(a)   Person - Any individual, firm, partnership, or corporation.

(b)   Pest Control Operator - Any person who advertises, offers for sale, sells, or performs services consisting of the use or application of any fungicide, fumigant, rodenticide, herbicide or repellant for the purpose of controlling any pest.

(c)   Post-Treatment - A method of treatment of subterranean termites after the construction of a structure which creates a chemical barrier between all structural members, including footings, foundations, floor slabs, porch floors, entrance platforms and the soil which they come in contact with.

(d)   Pre-Treatment - A method of treatment for subterranean termites during the construction of a structure which creates a chemical barrier between all structural members, including footings, foundations, floorslabs, porch floors, entrance platforms and the soil which they come in contact with.

(e)   Structure - Anything constructed which requires a permanent location on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground but not including fences or public items such as utility poles, street light fixtures and street signs.

(f)   Structural Addition - Any addition made to the primary structure and attached to the primary structure.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 2)

Pre-treatment shall be required for all new structures; however, structural additions made to any existing structures which have not been pre-treated or post- treated for subterranean termites need not be pre-treated.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 3)

All chemical applications for the control of subterranean termites shall be in accordance with chemical manufacturer specifications. In no case shall a chemical be used which is not approved by the Environmental Protection Agency of the United States for the control of subterranean termites.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 4)

Any person who performs pre- treatment for subterranean termites shall provide the city building inspector with certification of pre-treatment.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 5)

Only those people who are licensed as pest control operators under the laws of the State of Kansas, specifically, K.S.A. 2-2401, shall be permitted to perform pre-treatment services.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 6)

The trades board of the city may make and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations to obtain conformity with the provisions of this article.

(Ord. 1120, Sec. 9)