The customer must provide which of the following in a RIS contract?

• A. A written list of all home pests
• B. Authorization of proposed treatment
• C. A signed waiver for pesticide use
• D. Proof of previous pest control service

Answer: (B)

In a Risk Index System (RIS) contract, obtaining authorization for proposed treatment is crucial. This authorization ensures that the pest control company has the customer's explicit consent to proceed with the recommended treatments based on an assessment of the pest issues present and potential risks. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the customer that they understand and agree to the pest control procedures that will be carried out on their property.

Customers may not always have a comprehensive list of all home pests or understand the necessity of documenting past pest control services; therefore, it’s not mandatory for the contract. While a signed waiver for pesticide use can be important in certain contexts, the primary focus in RIS contracts is on the authorization to treat pests as necessary and disclosed in the proposed plan. Thus, providing authorization is the most critical component that protects both the pest control operator and the customer by outlining agreed-upon terms of service.