TS 8358

TS 8358 is a standard that sets out general rules for workplaces providing pest control services in houses, workplaces, and residential areas. It brings together the physical premises, technical equipment, management arrangement, insecticide application procedures and principles, and personnel characteristics involved in this kind of service. In general technical terms, pest control is not only a matter of applying chemicals; it also depends on suitable facilities, organised service delivery, and properly trained staff.

Facility setup and service organisation

In pest control services, the physical layout and technical equipment are essential for carrying out work in a controlled, orderly, and traceable way. General technical context includes suitable storage of equipment, preparation of the work area, control of material flow, and keeping records of operations. TS 8358 focuses on the minimum organisational and working conditions expected from workplaces that provide this service, so it provides a framework for the service infrastructure rather than a product-specific requirement.

Application practice and personnel competence

The wording about “insecticide process and application” refers to the general principles governing the planning and execution of chemical pest control operations. In broader technical practice, this involves selecting the right product, using an application method suited to the target pest, and paying attention to environmental conditions. Likewise, personnel characteristics refer to the knowledge, skills, and responsibilities expected of the staff who perform the work. The standard collects general rules on the qualifications expected from personnel involved in providing this service.

• It provides a general framework for pest control workplaces serving houses, workplaces, and residential areas.
• It addresses physical premises and technical equipment together.
• It considers management arrangements and application procedures in the same scope.
• It includes rules related to personnel characteristics.
• This TSE record is withdrawn and serves as a historical standard reference.