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FLORIDA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Sunland Pest Control Services Inc., Grenale Williams<\/strong>, 53, of South Bay, Florida, and Canarie Deon Curry<\/strong>, 40, of Riviera Beach, Florida, were each sentenced today to a year in prison for the illegal application of pesticide. Sunland was put on five years probation, according to officials.<\/p>\n In June 2015, a family contacted Terminix for home fumigation for termites under and existing warranty. Without approval, Terminix subcontracted the work to Sunland, according to officials.<\/p>\n The fumigation occurred over a weekend and the residents returned to their home on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, to find a clearance tag on the front door indicating that it was safe to enter, officials said.<\/p>\n During the evening, officials said several family members became ill, and medical attention was sought for their nine year old son. It was determined that the family\u2019s symptoms were consistent with pesticide poisoning.<\/p>\n Sunland, Williams and Curry, previously pleaded guilty for their involvement in the illegal application of sulfuryl fluoride (a pesticide), contrary to the label\u2019s safety requirements, authorities said.<\/span><\/p>\n Sunland also pleaded guilty to making false statements in connection with the investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cToday\u2019s sentencing sends an important message to both corporations and civilians regarding the importance of federal pesticide regulation compliance and the criminal penalties that will be imposed upon the violators,\u201d said U.S. Attorney Wilfredo Ferrer.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u201cEveryone must abide by established safety protocol in order to protect the public from potential harm.\u201d<\/p>\n
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