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Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
Fiscal Year 2011 Report to Governor
As required by O.C.G.A. 43-45-8 (3), the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission submits the follow
annual report.
The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission met monthly during Fiscal Year 2011 on the following
dates:
July 13 January 11 (cancelled)
August 10 February 8
September 14 March 8
October 12 April 12
November 9 May 10
December 14 June 14
All meetings began at 9:30 AM with the exception of the February 8th
meeting, which began at 10 AM.
The meetings were held in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building with the exception of the February 8th
meeting which was hosted by the Department of Entomology in the Fireside Room of Rooker Hall on the
University of Georgia Campus in Athens.
Expenditures for the Commission and records of attendance for each member are included.
Minutes for the Commission meetings are included. Signed copies of the minutes are available. If
additional information is needed regarding the report, contact Derrick Lastinger, Director of Structural
Pest Section, at 404-656-2111 or derrick.lastinger@agr.georgia.gov
________________________ Gary W. Black
Commissioner
Printed January 2012
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION
PER DIEM AND TRANSPORTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2011
BUDGET NO. 1-11-3
JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. PUBH. FEB. MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE
JIMMY ALLGOOD Per Diem. 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 CAN 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00
Transp. 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 150.00 125.00 153.00 153.00 153.00 153.00
CHRIS GORECKI (P) (P) (ABS) (P) (ABS) (ABS) CAN (P) (P) (P) (P) (P)
DERRICK LASTINGER (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) CAN (P) (P) (P) (P) (P)
ANN HYDE 75.00 75.00 (ABS) (ABS) 75.00 75.00 CAN 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00
Per Diem
DR. BRIAN FORSCHLER (P) (P) (P) (ABS) (ABS) (P) CAN (P) (ABS) (P) (P) (P)
JEFF B. SINYARD
Per Diem (ABS) 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 CAN 75.00 (ABS) 75.00 75.00 75.00
Transp. 180.00 180.00 180.00 180.00 180.00 220.00 183.60 183.60 183.60
MAURICE REDMOND (P) (P) (P) (P) (ABS) (P) CAN (P) (P) (P) (P) (P)
(P) = Present
(ABS) = Absent
(CAN)=Cancelled
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 1 of 6
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
December 14, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on December 14, 2010. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the November meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Wiley updated the Commission regarding a proposed Houston County Pest
Management Ordinance. He attended a recent meeting with the Houston County Board of Health. The Commission requested a copy of the draft ordinance. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that the department’s participation in the meeting was to address licensing concerns and questions.
F. Mr. Edge provided a legislative update. He mentioned that the November revenue numbers have increased 6% and that forty new house members and twelve senators will begin terms in the January 2011 session.
G. Mr. Gorecki discussed the Methods of Application document that he developed from 75 structural pesticide label reviews. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that at the November meeting the Commission requested that the Department, CPCO and GPCA to review and comment. Several comments have been received and reviewed. He will forward the revised document to US EPA pesticide registration staff for review and comment and send an updated version to the commission for final review prior to the January Commission meeting.
H. Mr. Lastinger reminded instructors and sponsors of recertification training to resubmit course applications and outlines to receive approval for recertification credit in 2011. Mr. Harron mentioned that course applications that request IPM credit but do not include IPM content on the course outline will not receive IPM credit approval. Mr. Lastinger followed-up on the Department’s effort to improve recertification monitoring. He discussed the January pilot to review recertification courses and the compliance assistance efforts that will continue through December 2011. Mr. Allgood added that the Department is required to monitor recertification training under the US EPA Cooperative agreement. Dr. Forschler reviewed the Department’s monitoring procedure and emphasized that instructors should not be concerned as we should all benefit from the audits.
I. Dr. Forshcler updated the Commission on the January Commission meeting location information. He also recommended the Healthy Homes website as a good resource for bedbug IPM in multifamily housing.
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 2 of 6
J. Dr. Forschler discussed the recent UGA review of the Department’s inspection and enforcement data on pesticide use in schools. The research indicated that PMP’s are not providing IPM services in schools. He also discussed the national School IPM 2015 document and apparent goal to eliminate pesticide use in schools.
K. Mr. Wiley discussed how to meet the specific areas treated requirement for WDO treatments. He also updated the Commission on recent efforts to address unlicensed pest control operators.
L. Mr. Harron mentioned that three colonies of Africanized honeybees have been recently reported in Georgia. He also clarified licensing requirements for treating the Kudzu Beetle that has become a common structural pest.
M. The Commission reviewed 118 applications for the certification examination.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 3 of 6
Attachment 1:
14 DECEMBER 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. HOUSTON COUNTY PEST
MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
5. METHODS OF APPLICATION
6. RECERTIFICATION MONITORING
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 4 of 6
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 14, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
Talon Pest Control LLC, Valdosta
PCS Pest Control Solutions, Marietta
Yates-Astro, Rincon The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
ABOUT TIME Pest Control, Lake Park (insurance)
The Bed But Answer LLC, Atlanta (insurance)
Bug House Pest Control of Gray, Macon (pending insurance)
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 5 of 6
Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES
ARROW EXTERMINATORS BED BUG ARR1056
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION ALL ABOUT PRETREATS GPCA10121
BED BUGS: AN IPM APPROACH GPCA10120
CATEGORY 31 STUDY SEMINAR GPCA10124
IPM FOR RODENTS GPCA10118
PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS GPCA10119
PROPER USE OF THE EXCEPTION FORM II GPCA10122
THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS GPCA10123
Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 6 of 6
Attachment 4
Instructor Review
COOK'S PEST CONTROL SIRTEN KENNETH DECATUR
ECOLAB CONLEY TERRENCE CHARLOTTE
Commission Minutes January 2011 Page 1 of 1
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
January 11, 2011
The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission scheduled on January 11, 2011 was canceled due to inclement weather. Agenda items for this meeting will be discussed at the February 8, 2011 Commission meeting.
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 1 of 8
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
February 8, 2011
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 10:00 a.m. in the Rooker Fireside Room located in the East Campus Village on the University of Georgia Campus in Athens on February 8, 2011. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the December meeting. Mr. Gorecki seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Dr. Ray Noblet, head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia,
welcomed the Commission and attendees. F. Mr. Gorecki discussed the proposed Methods of Application guidance document. He
thanked Mr. Lastinger for facilitating comments from the various groups including US EPA. Motion was made by Mr. Gorecki to accept the Methods of Application document as a Commission guidance document. Mr. Sinyard seconded the motion and motion passed.
G. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Structural Pest Control Section’s priorities for FY2011-13. He highlighted the following areas:
o Self-auditing and reporting outreach o Targeted investigations of unlicensed operators o National regulatory participation in structural pesticide associations and
issues o Routine inspections of pesticide use and pesticide use record keeping o Targeted inspections of pesticide use in sensitive environments (schools,
daycares, nursing homes, restaurants) o Compliance assistance efforts, tracking and outreach o Structural fumigation outreach, compliance assistance and monitoring o Monitoring recertification training for quality assurance o Address compliance/enforcement issues with training using enforcement
data trends o Employee registration training manual and exam revision o Host National Structural Pesticide Inspector Workshop (2011) and co-host
National Pesticide Program Manager Workshop on structural pesticide issues (2011) and host the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) conference (2013)
Mr. Gorecki mentioned that state regulatory officials in Florida are reviewing the GDA self-
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 2 of 8
audit and reporting policy and considering adopting a similar policy. Mr. Harron added that the Structural Pest Control Section staff is meeting this afternoon to discuss unlicensed operator investigations.
H. Mr. Harron discussed recertification course requirements and asked the Commission to review the need for specific training on pre-construction treatments and integrated pest management (IPM). The pre-construction treatment training was added to address compliance issues with these types of treatments and the issues have declined along with new home construction. While practicing IPM is increasing important, IPM principles are included in most training sessions. Dr. Forschler shared his concerns regarding a change in current IPM training requirements. Mr. Lastinger discussed the current policy on course content requirements.
I. Mr. Harron mentioned that several requests have been made from those that were not able to attend the GPCA Winter Conference due to the road conditions. The Commission discussed that exceptions could not be made due to regulatory requirements and the fact that training is widely available.
J. Mr. Lastinger discussed some recent concerns regarding the use of Truth termite bait. He clarified that partial bait tube applications would not be using the product consistent with the pesticide use directions.
K. Dr. Forschler provided the UGA Urban Pest and Structural Entomology Research Program Progress Report. He also mentioned that the Dirty Jobs TV segment featuring pest control on Sapelo Island will air on March 1st.
L. Mr. Wiley mentioned that pesticide use record keeping compliance has improved. M. Mr. Lastinger discussed Commissioner Black’s recent effort to save the Farmers and
Consumers Market Bulletin by reaching out to Georgia consumers for subscriptions. He provided subscription forms.
N. Mr. Redmond discussed the importance of collaborating with other state agencies when appropriate and beneficial.
O. Mr. Allgood recognized the successful cooperation of the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Structural Pest Control Commission over the past 3 years.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 3 of 8
Attachment 1:
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION--ATHENS
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. METHODS OF APPLICATION
5. PRIORITIES 2011
6. JIM HARRON RECERTIFICATION
7. TERMITE BAIT LABEL ISSUE
8. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
9. JOSH WILEY
10. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 4 of 8
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
Company License Applications
The Commission approved the following applications:
Adams Exterminating, Moultrie
Hall’s Pest Solutions, Brunswick
Northwest Exterminating, Columbus
GNR Pest Control, Dallas
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
Pike Pest Management, Senoia (insurance)
Lee Baker Pest Control, Tallahasse (name resolution)
Central GA Exterminators, The Rock (insurance and name resolution)
Howard’s Pest Control, Covington (insurance)
Animal Free, Inc., McDonough (name resolution) Due to the cancellation of the January 11, 2011 Commission meeting, the following applications were approved by the Commission by email communication in January. These licenses have been issued.
Knox Pest Control, Dothan, AL
RNR Pest Services, Atlanta
Engineered Pest Solutions, LLC, Macon
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 5 of 8
Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION A & R EXTERMINATING CO. INC. IPM & IGR'S AR1105
PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS AR1106
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AR1107
SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF INSECT SOCIETIES AR1108
ADVANCED SERVICES FOR PEST CONTROL BED BUG IDENTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND CONTROL ASI1111
MANAGING PESTS AROUND THE HOME ASI1110
ADVANCED SERVICES INC IPM TACTICS FOR ROACHES ASI1109
ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. AN IPM APPROACH TO ANT MANAGEMENT ARR1174
MOSQUITO BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR ARR1175
PESTICIDES: MODE OF ACTION ARR1176
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIANS CLEM1101
MANAGERS CLEM1100
TERMITE TECHNICIANS CLEM1102
CO-OPERATIVE EXTERMINATING CO. INC. ARGENTINE AND ODOROUS HOUSE ANT BIOLOGY & CONTROL COE1105
CONFINED SPACES- SAFETY & TREATING IN CRAWL SPACES COE1106
FLEA BIOLOGY & CONTROL COE1102
LABEL REVIEW SUSPEND SC COE1104
LABEL REVIEW TERMIDOR SC COE1108
PERIMETER TREATMENTS COE1100
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT COE1107
RODENT CONTROL COE1103
TERMITE BIOLOGY & BASIC TREATMENT COE1101
CPCO OF GEORGIA SCHOOL TREATMENT SYMPOSIUM GDA1100
ENSYSTEX
ANT CONTROL TECHNIQUES ETX1108
BEES ETX1107
MOSQUITO CONTROL , PART 1 ETX1110
MOSQUITO CONTROL , PART 11 ETX1111
RODENT CONTROL UPDATE ETX1109
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 6 of 8
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION BAITING & NEW CONSTRUCTION GPCA1158
BED BUGS GPCA1156
BED BUGS IPM GPCA1151
CUSTOMER SERVICE-EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS GPCA1157
GREEN PEST CONTROL GPCA1164
IPM APPROACH TO PEST MANAGEMENT GPCA1167
LIQUID PRETREATS GPCA1154
NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF GPCA1163
OCCASIONAL INVADERS GPCA1166
PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE ANT CONTROL GPCA1152
PESTICIDE SAFETY GPCA1160
PRINCIPLES OF RODENT CONTROL GPCA1165
RECORDKEEPING & INSURANCE ISSUES GPCA1159
STRUCTURAL DEFIENCIES AS CONDUCIVE CONDITIONS FOR WDO GPCA1162
TECHNICIAN SAFETY AND SENSITIVE ACCOUNTS GPCA1153
THE COMBINATION TERMITE TREATMENT GPCA1155
THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS GPCA1161
KBR VECTOR CONTROL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL KBR1101
PESTICIDES & PERSONAL SAFETY KBR1100
TERMITES KBR1102
VECTOR CONTROL IN IRAQ KBR1103
NORTHWEST EXTERMINATING INC. BED BUG BIOLOGY AND CONTROL NWE1124
FORMULATIONS NWE1126
READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE LABEL NWE1125
PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
ADVANCED TERMITE PRETREATMENT APPLICATION TECHNIQUES PJB1101
ANT ID "UNPLUGGED" PJB1110
BED BUGS: WHAT'S REALLY WORKING PJB1109
BED BUGS: WHAT'S REALLY WORKING - EXTENDED PJB1108
CARPENTER ANT BIOLOGY & CONTROL USING CURRENT IPM PJB1104
FABRIC AND PANTRY PEST CONTROL PJB1106
HORROR STORIES FROM THE FIELD PJB1107
NORWAY RAT BEHAVIOR & BIOLOGY PJB1105
PROPER TERMITE PRETREATMENT APPLICATION TECHNIQUES PJB1102
TERMITE BIOLOGY & CONTROL STRATEGY PJB1103
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL USING OUR EQUIPMENT PROPERLY REN1101
TECHNICAL LEARNING COLLEGE MOSQUITO CONTROL TLC1101
PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING TLC1100
TERMINIX SERVICE INC. PRETREAT CALCULATION BASICS TI1198
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 7 of 8
TOM'S PEST CONTROL CO. INC. BAIT PRETREATS TOM1106
BORATE PRETREATS TOM1110
COMPARING TYPES OF PRETREATS TOM1107
COMPARING TYPES OF PRETREATS ( EXPANDED) TOM1108
HOW TO HANDLE A COMPLAINT CALL ON A P.C. ACCOUNT TOM1103
INITIAL P.C. TREATMENT EXPANDED TOM1101
LIQUID PRETREATS TOM1105
PREPARING THE CUSTOMER FOR AN INITIAL FLEA TREATMENT TOM1102
PREPARING THE CUSTOMER FOR INITIAL PC TREATMENT TOM1100
RELATING TO YOUR CUSTOMER USING GOOD VERBAL SKILLS TOM1104
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PRETREATS TOM1109
UNIVAR USA BEDBUGS-IPM UVR1177
IPM UVR1178
RODENT- IPM UVR1176
Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 8 of 8
Attachment 4
SPCC Training Instructor Review
COMPANY LNAME FNAME CITY TRECE INC. PIERCE MICHAEL EARLYSVILLE
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
March 8, 2011
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on March 8, 2011. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Gorecki to approve the minutes of the February meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Allgood introduced Mr. Billy Skaggs, Chief Operations Officer and Dr. Reuben Beverly,
Director of Plant Industry. F. Mr. Skaggs discussed the Department’s Strategic Planning Process that started last week
with the Steering Committee meeting. As part of the process, the Structural Pest Control Technical Group will be meeting in the near future. Derrick Lastinger will represent the Department on this group.
G. Dr. Reuben Beverly recognized the Structural Pest Control Section staff and the Commission for their service to the industry.
H. Mr. Skin Edge updated the Commission on legislative matters. I. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Methods of Application guidance policy and how it is a useful
tool for the industry to help PMP’s comply with pesticide use record keeping requirements. J. Mr. Lastinger discussed generic termiticides and the registration requirements for these
products. Recently, a new product Adonis had been registered but the label did not include a defined treatment use pattern under the Georgia rule.
K. Mr. Lastinger provided copies of the Stored Product Pest bulletin authored by Dr. Dan Suiter.
L. Mr. Allgood recognized Dr. Forschler and his students on a recent episode of the Dirty Jobs TV show.
M. Mr. Wiley discussed the Department’s recent activities with unlicensed operators. N. Mr. Harron discussed recent issues with the Ensystex Isopthor label. The label requires the
product be placed in Ensystex stations only. EPA confirmed this label requirement. Ensystex plans to submit a label amendment to EPA to allow placement in other approved stations.
O. Commissioner Black announced that the Department is ready for change and that the support of Governor Deal and cooperation of the General Assembly will enhance these efforts. He also mentioned that the Market Bulletin subscription website and other website improvements would be online soon.
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 2 of 7
P. Mr. Lastinger recognized Raymond Davis for 38 years of service to the Department. Mr. Davis retired on March 1st.
Q. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that Florida structural pesticide regulators have contacted the Department for information on Georgia’s self-audit and reporting policy.
R. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that the recent inspector team meeting focused on enhancing the program’s outreach and compliance assistance activities.
S. The Commission reviewed 107 certification exam applications.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 3 of 7
Attachment 1:
8 MARCH 2011
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. COMMISSIONER BLACK
5. METHODS OF APPLICATION
6. GENERIC TERMITICIDES
7. NEW UGA BULLETIN
8. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA—DIRTY
JOBS
9. JOSH WILEY
10. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 4 of 7
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 8, 2011
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
SAM’S PEST CONTROL, Dawsonville
Active Home Solutions, Cumming The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
Green Pest Solutions (pending name change)
Bugs Bentley Exterminating (pending name change and DCO change) The Commission approved the following requests for a name change:
QEC Pest Eliminators #98525, to [Insect-A-Gone] The Commission did not approve the following requests for a name change:
Los Fumigadores Pest Control #99802, to [PROTECH TERMITE AND PEST CONTROL] The Commission reviewed 107 applications for the certification examination. Ninety-two (92) were approved and seventeen (15) were denied.
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 5 of 7
Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES
ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. SERVICING SENTRICON WITH HD TECHNOLOGY ARR1177
B&G EQUIPMENT CO. ANTS BIOLOGY IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL BGE1100
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT PROPER USE FOR IPM APPLICATIONS BGE1101
COCKROACHES BIOLOGY AND CONTROL BGE1102
FLY BIOLOGY, IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL BGE1104
TERMITES, BIOLOGY, IDENTIFICATION, AND CONTROL BGE1103
BACO EXTERMINATING SERVICES, LLC GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT BAC1133
BAYER ES BED BUGS 101 BAY1105
COCKROACHES 101 BAY1100
FLIES BAY1104
IPM & EFFECTIVE PERIMETER TREATMENTS BAY1103
MOSQUITO BIOLOGY & CONTROL BAY1102
PEST ANTS 101 BAY1107
PEST ANTS 102 BAY1106
PRETREATMENT LIQUID CALCULATIONS BAY1110
TERMITE BIOLOGY 101 BAY1101
TERMITE BIOLOGY, TESTING & LABEL REVIEW BAY1111
TERMITE JOB PLANNING BAY1108
WDO INSPECTIONS BAY1109
BUG OUT SERVICE ANT BIOLOGY BUG1101
CHANGES IN PRETREAT BUG1105
GENERAL PEST KNOWLEDGE BUG1103
IPM PYRAMID BUG1108
PRETREATS & WDO BUG1107
TERMITE, WHAT KIND OF TECHNICIAN ARE WE BUG1100
WDO BUG1104
WHAT IS GREEN BUG1102
WHAT IS IPM BUG1106
COOK'S PEST CONTROL
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 6 of 7
COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE- GENERAL WEEK CK1154
COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE- PEST WEEK CK1155
COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE-TERMITE WEEK CK1156
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 1 CK1148
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 2 CK1149
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 3 CK1150
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 4 CK1151
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 6 CK1152
COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 7 CK1153
ECOLAB ECOLAB COCKROACH PROGRAM ECO1100
RODENT IDENTIFICATION & BIOLOGY ECO1101
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION ANT RESEARCH GPCA1168
BED BUGS GPCA1156
CUSTOMER SERVICE-EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS GPCA1157
FLEAS TREATMENTS AN IPM APPROACH GPCA1169
FORMOSAN TERMITES GPCA1173
IPM FOR ANTS GPCA1170
IPM FOR PEST ANTS GPCA1172
PRETREAT 101 GPCA1175
RECORDKEEPING & INSURANCE ISSUES GPCA1159
TERMITE INSPECTION GPCA1174
UNDERSTANDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GPCA1171
HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL RODENT ID HP1102
MCLAUGHLIN GORMLEY KING CO. BED BUG IPM MGK1108
SPIDERS MGK1109
TOTAL FLEA CONTROL MGK1110
OVERBY EXTERMINATING PRETREAT AND PRETREAT PROBLEMS OVE1104
PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL IPM FOR ANTS IN SCHOOLS PEA1161
IPM FOR CLOTHES MOTHS & CARPET BEETLES IN SCHOOLS PEA1170
IPM FOR COCKROACHES IN SCHOOLS PEA1169
IPM FOR FLEAS IN SCHOOLS PEA1171
IPM FOR FLIES IN SCHOOLS PEA1160
IPM FOR RATS & MICE IN SCHOOLS PEA1163
IPM FOR SCORPIONS, SILVERFISH & BOOK LICE IN SCHOOLS PEA1162
IPM FOR SPIDERS IN SCHOOLS PEA1166
IPM FOR WDO'S IN SCHOOLS PEA1168
IPM FOR YELLOWJACKETS IN SCHOOLS PEA1165
IPM MONITORING IN SCHOOLS PEA1167
WHAT IS SCHOOL IPM PEA1164
Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 7 of 7
PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CONDUCTING SUPERIOR TERMITE INSPECTIONS PJB1112
UNDERSTANDING HOW TERMITES WIN PJB1111
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL PREPARE TO ITCH: ALL ABOUT MOSQUITOES REN1102
TERMINIX SERVICE INC. TERMITE BAITING SYSTEM INSTALLING & SERVICING TI1199
TRECE INC. DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING A PHEROMONE TRE1100
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SOUTHEAST PEST MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2011 UFL1107
Attachment 4
SPCC Training Instructor Review
COMPANY LNAME FNAME CITY FORSYTH EXTERMINATING RAMIREZ JULIE CUMMING
PROGRESSIVE PEST CONTROL RHEA MICHAEL HOSCHTON
Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
April 12, 2011
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on April 12, 2011. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Bodine Sinyard, Dr. Brian Forschler and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the March meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Allgood reviewed the history of certification exams and application reviews. Mr.
Lastinger discussed the Commission’s regulatory requirements and the current quarterly reviews. A Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to review certification exam applications on a monthly schedule. Mr. Gorecki seconded the motion and motion passed. The new schedule will begin with the July Commission meeting and the application deadline will be June 1st.
F. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Commission’s “Cheating Policy” and two examinees that were found cheating on the exam by the proctor. The policy was enforced in both situations.
G. Mr. Lastinger discussed the new termiticide Adonis 2 F PPC. This product includes a perimeter only use pattern which is allowed under the defined treatment rule.
H. Mr. Lastinger discussed Commissioner Black’s strategic planning initiative for the Department. As part of the process, Structural Pest Control Technical Group was established to make recommendations on how to make the program more effective and efficient while meeting the needs of consumers, operators and the program’s regulatory responsibilities. The group includes 14 industry members, Mr. Lastinger and Dr. Forschler. The group had their first meeting on March 29th with a second meeting scheduled for April 19th.
I. Mr. Allgood read a letter from Commissioner Black recognizing the Commission as a valuable partner with the Department in overseeing the state’s structural pest control industry.
J. The Commission met with the Mr. Andrew Burger, the owner of BBBK. Mr. Burger, requested that the company name be changed to Bugs Burger Bug Killers, Inc. While the name is similar to other names, the Commission approved the request since the company has held this name as a federally-registered service mark since 1985.
K. Dr. Forschler discussed Dr. Suiter’s Termite and IPM workshops in Griffin. He mentioned that attendance was low for the IPM workshop.
L. Mr. Wiley discussed that some unlicensed companies have been found offering bed bug inspections using dog detection. Mr. Lastinger reported that EPA announced grant awards
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to five organizations to implement new approaches for bed bug management. Mr. Redmon mentioned that the Georgia Public Health Department suggests hiring a pest management professional to treat hotels for bed bugs and other pests.
M. Mr. Edge updated the Commission on legislative matters. The Governor plans to call a special session this summer.
N. Mr. Allgood recognized Mr. Harron’s service to the Department, industry and Commission. Mr. Harron retires on June 1, 2011.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 3 of 7
Attachment 1:
12 APRIL 2011
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. CERTIFIED OPERATORS EXAM REVIEW
5. TECHNICIAN EXAM POLICY
6. GENERIC TERMITICIDES
7. BBBK –BUGS BURGER BUG KILLERS
8. COMMISSIONER BLACK STRATEGIC
PLANNING GROUP
9. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
10. JOSH WILEY
11. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 4 of 7
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 12, 2011
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
HAWKEYE PEST SOLUTIONS, Rockmart
RHINO PEST CONTROL, Athens
SHIELD PEST CONTROL ATLANTA, Doraville
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information:
GOOD STEWARD PEST CONTROL, Covington (name and insurance).
PURE DEFENSE PEST CONTROL, Nashville TN (insurance).
PALADIN BUILDING SERVICE, LLC dba STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS, Atlanta (insurance).
TITUS PEST CONTROL, Warner Robins (insurance).
FOREVER GREEN PEST SERVICES, Canton (insurance).
GREEN GUARD PEST CONTROL, INC. Hendersonville TN (name change). The Commission approved the following request for a name change:
B.B.B.K #99732, TO [BUGS BURGER BUG KILLERS, INC.]
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Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION ADVANCED SERVICES INC. PRETREATMENTS TODAY ASI1112
BASF ANT SMART SOLUTION BASF1156
BED BUG TECHNICIAL TRAINING BASF1155
CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC. BED BUG- INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION COS1100
CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A SERVICE INDUSTRY COS1101
COOK'S PEST CONTROL SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL TRAINING CK1157
FMC PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS PRETREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS FMC1102
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION BAT CONTROL GPCA1186
BED BUGS- THEIR MANAGEMENT OUTLINE GPCA1183
BEDBUG IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL GPCA1176
BEETLES IN LOG HOMES GPCA1185
COCKROACH BAITING BASICS GPCA1184
FORMOSAN TERMITES GPCA1189
FUMIGATION TYPES AND FUMIGANTS GPCA1182
GENERAL FUMIGATION- STRUCTURAL FUMIGATION PROCESS GPCA1124
GREEN PEST MANAGEMENT GPCA1178
IPM APPROACH TO FLY CONTROL GPCA1187
IPM FOR ANTS GPCA1170
LIQUID PRETREATS GPCA1154
MOSQUITO REDUCTION IPM FOR THE PMP PROFESSIONAL GPCA1188
PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS GPCA1192
PRECONSTRUCTION TREATMENTS: AN EXPANDED VIEW GPCA1180
PRETREATS-HOW AND WHEN GPCA1179
RATS & HOUSES GPCA1177
SCOPE OF SERVICE FOR CONVENTIONAL LIQUID SOIL PRETREATS GPCA1191
THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS GPCA1161
Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 6 of 7
UNUSUAL FUMIGATION PROCEDURES GPCA1181
WOOD DAMAGING BEES AND WASPS GPCA1190
HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL BED BUGS- ECTOPARASITE TRAINING HP1108
BEES, WASPS & HORNETS HP1103
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT FOR FLIES HP1107
IPM FOR ANTS HP1106
IPM STRATEGIES FOR COCKROACHES HP1104
MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT HP1110
TERMITE BIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR HP1105
WOOD DESTROYING BEETLES HP1109
LG LIFE SCIENCES PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS LG1101
PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS-EXTENDED LG1102
MASSEY SERVICES 2011 PEST RODEO MAS1101
PURDUE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED LEVEL URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL IPM PUR1105
FOOD PLANT IPM PUR1103
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL IPM PUR1104
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL IPM PUR1102
INVASIVE BORERS IPM PUR1107
TERMITES AND OTHER WOOD DESTROYING PESTS IPM PUR1106
UNIVAR USA HAZARD COMMUNICATION CBT11127
Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 7 of 7
Attachment 4
Approved Instructors
DOW AGROSCIENCES FUNK SIDNEY WESLEY CHAPEL
FUTURE SERVICES BAKER STEVEN GRAYSON
Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 1 of 6
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
May 10, 2011
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the
Agriculture Building on May 10, 2011. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Bodine Sinyard, Dr. Brian Forschler and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the April meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Allgood announced that Commissioner Black appointed Mr. Gorecki to serve a second
term and promoted Mr. Lastinger to the Director of the Structural Pest Control Section. F. GPCA lobbyist, Tiffany Coletta, provided a legislative update and indicated that a special
session is scheduled to begin on August 15th. G. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Department’s priority of monitoring the use of pesticides in
schools. He also mentioned US EPA’s recent announcement on new regional activities to increase implementation of IPM in schools. Activities will include outreach on IPM techniques to PMP’s that contract with schools for pest management services. Dr. Forschler discussed concerns with pest monitoring and action thresholds to justify pesticide applications in schools. He also mentioned a recent survey conducted by his graduate student on Georgia schools contracting pest management services. The survey reported that 92% of the state’s school districts contract pest management services.
H. Mr. Lastinger discussed US EPA’s recent rodenticide mitigation decision and the new label changes for professional use products. The industry needs to be aware of the new label restrictions. Mr. Gorecki recommended an article in the May issue of NPMA Pestworld for a good summary of the new restrictions and issues that PMP’s will face with the implementation of the new risk mitigation measures.
I. Dr. Forschler mentioned that UGA budget cuts may begin to reduce faculty in the near future. He also discussed some of the studies that his students are currently working on.
J. Mr. Wiley discussed a situation that prevented a DCO to provide proper supervision. He also mentioned that he had started a dialogue with the National Entomology Scent Detection Canine Association (NESDCA) on licensing requirements.
K. Mr. Lastinger mentioned Commissioner Black’s press release last week to remind Georgia consumers of the importance of hiring licensed pest control professionals for the inspection and the control of bed bugs in homes and businesses.
L. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that in collaboration with US EPA & University of California, Georgia hosted a workshop for Structural Pesticide Regulatory Officials in Atlanta last week. 27 states were represented. Officials discussed emerging issues.
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M. Mr. Lastinger announced that Liz Pearson was recently promoted and would be transitioning to Dr. Reuben Beverly’s office of Plant Industry. He recognized her 10 years of service to the Structural Pest Control Section.
N. Mr. Redmond discussed that HUD has new requirements for bed bug inspections and management in public housing.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 3 of 6
Attachment 1:
10 MAY 2011
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. PEST MANAGEMENT IN SCHOOLS
5. NEW RODENTICIDE LABEL
REQUIREMENTS
6. COMMISSION MEMBER UPDATE
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 4 of 6
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 10, 2011
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
RESOURCE PEST CONTROL, Atlanta
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information:
ECO –UP, Duluth (name change).
Bugs Bentley Exterminating Co., Dallas (name change).
Brown Pest Control, Smiths Station, AL ( DCO signature)
Albercath Pest Control, Hephzibah (insurance).
The Commission approved the following request for a name change:
Ria Solutions ( 96000 ) to Hargrove Pest Solutions
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Attachment 3
APPROVED RECERTIFICATION COURSES
ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS IPM FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL ALL11142
IPM FOR STRUCTURAL INVADING ANTS ALL11143
PEST CONTROL LIABILITY CONCERNS ALL11141
PESTICIDE SAFETY QUESTIONS - BE PREPARED ALL11140
ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. SPILL MANAGEMENT- HPC ARR1179
SPILL MANAGEMENT- WDO ARR1180
TECHNOLOGY OF SENTRICON ALWAYS ACTIVE ARR1178
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION FLIES & MOSQUITOES CHAPTER 14 GPCA1193
RATS & MICE CHAPTER 15 GPCA1194
Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 6 of 6
Attachment 4
Approved Instructors
HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL POWELL THOMAS FOREST HILL
Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 14, 2011
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on June 14, 2011. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Joshua Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the May meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). The Commission also approved certification examination applications.
E. Ann Hyde was commended for her many years of service on the Commission. Mr. Allgood recognized her dedication to her position.
F. Derrick Lastinger discussed ASPCRO’s involvement with the EPA on the new rodenticides label requirements ASPCRO sent a survey to the states to collect additional information on regulatory and enforcement issues and state needs. EPA announced that it is moving forward with product cancellations for non-compliant rodenticides.
G. Mr. Allgood mentioned that Derrick Lastinger had been proactive in addressing in-house pesticide application in schools. After meeting with Commissioner Black and State School Superintendent Dr. Barge, GDA agreed to make a list of recommendations. One of the main concerns discussed at the recent meeting included that some pesticide applications are being made by school staff that have minimal or no pesticide application training or experience. GDA sent a letter to Dr. Barge on June 1st including the following recommendations:
Georgia Department of Agriculture recommends that schools hire a licensed pest control company to provide pest management services. Licensed companies are required to have credentialed employees to properly apply pesticides and pest management practices to effectively manage infestations.
To ensure the safe use of pesticides, in-house pesticide applications are limited to school staff that have completed the Georgia Competent Applicators of Pesticides Program (GCAPP) or hold a commercial pesticide applicator’s license in category 35 Industrial, Institutional and Health Related Pest Control (see below for more information).
H. The ASPCRO bed bug survey was discussed by Mr. Lastinger. He mentioned that ASPCRO is
engaged in bed bug regulatory issues and coordinating some efforts with US EPA. ASPCRO is sending out a survey to the states to gather information from state lead agencies to best
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determine how ASPCRO can best assist state programs. Mr. Lastinger asked for assistance from the state pest control associations with some of the survey questions hat would need industry input to best answer. Valera Jesse with the GPCA offered to assist.
I. Dr. Forschler mentioned that the budget cuts at UGA are making a huge impact. The latest cuts removed 18 positions in the Agriculture College and included the sale of a farm. He discussed the national initiative of IPM in schools and US EPA’s recent decision to define verifiable IPM. Dr. Forschler reminded the industry to focus education and training on IPM.
J. Mr. Lastinger provided an update on progress with Commissioner Black’s strategic planning. The SPC Technical Group submitted their report on May 30th. The report of recommendations will be reviewed along with 20 other reports to be consolidated into one report of recommendations to Commissioner Black by the strategic steering committee. Mr. Gorecki mentioned that the committee plans to meet in July to review the reports. Mr. Lastinger thanked the SPC Technical Group members and group co-chair, Mr. Gorecki, for their time and efforts. Mr. Allgood mentioned that Commission and industry need to review the current SPC laws and rules to better understand the current requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary
Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 3 of 7
Attachment 1:
14 JUNE 11
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. ANN HYDE
5. NEW RODENTICIDE LABEL
REQUIREMENTS
6. STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
JOHN BARGE LETTER
7. ASPCRO BED BUG SURVEY
8. STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL
TECHNICAL GROUP REPORT
9. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
10. JOSH WILEY
11. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 4 of 7
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
JUNE 14, 2011
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS, Hazelhurst
ACADEMY PEST MANAGEMENT, Jackson
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL COMPANY LP, Jacksonville FL
BALDWIN PEST SERVICES, Dallas
MIDDLEBROOKS PEST SOLUTIONS, Rossville
STRICKLY BUGS PEST CONTROL INC, Cumming
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information:
THE BUG TERMINATOR, Salem AL (name and insurance).
TOP CAT PEST CONTROL, HILL (name and insurance).
ALLIANCE EXTERMINATORS, Dallas (insurance).
AUTHORIZED PEST SOLUTIONS, Blairsville (insurance).
FPM dba FOCUS PEST MANAGEMENT, Woodstock (name change).
PEST PRO, Richmond Hill (name and insurance) The Commission approved the following request for a name change:
LOS FUMIGADORES TO [TERMAPEST]
The Commission did not approve the following request for a name change:
ARSENAL EXTERMINATING TO [A PLUS PEST MANAGEMENT]
MY PESTFIX TO [GREEN ARMY]
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Attachment 3
ALABAMA GREEN INDUSTRY TRAINING CENTER INSECT BIOLOGY & MANAGEMENT AGT1102
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AGT1100
PESTICIDE SAFETY & USE AGT1101
ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS B&G SPRAYER REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ALL11153
COMMON HOUSEHOLD ROACHES - CAN YOU ID THE DIFFERENCE? ALL11151
CONTAINING PESTICIDE SPILLS ALL11149
EPA RISK MITIGATION AFFECTING 10 RODENTICIDES ALL11145
GA. EXCEPTION FORM II'S - WRITE IR RIGHT! ALL11147
GA. W.I.I.R'S - WRITE IR RIGHT! ALL11148
IPM FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION-WAREHOUSING ALL11144
IPM FOR STRUCTURAL INVADING PESTS ALL11150
PROPER PPE'S FOR TERMITE CONTROL ALL11154
SITE MEASUREMENTS FOR CRAWLSPACES ALL11152
UNDERSTANDING PEST CONTROL SERVICE SLIPS ALL11146
BACO EXTERMINATING SERVICES, LLC PUBLIC HEALTH AND OCCASIONAL STRUCTURAL PESTS BAC1134
COLEMAN SERVICES 50/50 HINDSITE - 10 STUPID THINGS PCO'S DO TO MESS UP THEIR CSI1102
CUSTOMER SERVICE - YOU HAVE TO GET IT TO GIVE IT CSI1101
DON'T TOUCH THAT LETTER CSI1105
ELMO CSI1100
THE FINE ART OF PEST CONTROL CSI1103
THE SCOPE OF RODENT CONTROL CSI1106
URBAN WILDLIFE CONTROL AS AN ADD-ON SERVICE CSI1104
WHO ARE THESE BUGS AND WHERE DID THEY COME FROM CSI1107
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION ABOVE GROUND TERMITES GPCA11101
AVOIDING TERMITE CALLBACKS GPCA11102
BED BUG TECHNICAL TRAINING GPCA1199
CATEGORY 31 STUDY SEMINAR GPCA11103 LEED & GREEN CERTIFICATION GPCA1119
MANAGING FLIES IN COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS GPCA1198
PRETREATMENT CHOICES GPCA1195
PROTECT YOURSELF FOR LAWSUITS GPCA11100
RODENT EXCLUSION GPCA1197
WHY PRETREATS FAIL GPCA1196
HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL SUMMER SEASONAL PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICE EXPECTATIONS HP1111
Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 6 of 7
IFC/FISA FOOD INDUSTRY PEST MANAGEMENT IFC1103
MILLENNIUM SERVICES A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ANT CONTROL MS1111
ANT ID THE KEY TO CONTROL MS1109
ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE MS1112
BAITING TECHNICS-ANTS MS1105
BAITING TECHNICS-ROACHES MS1106
BAITING TECHNICS-RODENTS MS1107
BASIC TERMITE BIOLOGY MS1103
CONDITIONS CONCLUSIVE TO TERMITES MS1104
FABRIC PESTS MS1110
FOUNDATION REVIEW & POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS MS1102
HOW TO DO A LIQUID RESIDENTIAL PRETREAT MS1100
SAFETY & THE ENVIRONMENT MS1108
THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA EXCEPTION FORM II MS1101
NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EMERGING PEST UPDATE: STINKBUGS NPMA1122
NPMA BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR BED BUGS NPMA1123
ODDBALL SCENARIOS WHEN DOING BED BUG WORK NPMA1124
RESEARCH UPDATE NPMA1121
THE ASIAN NEEDLE ANT NPMA1120
ORKIN, INC. FLEAS ORK11147
MYSTERY BITES ORK11146
SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT ORK11145
Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 7 of 7
Attachment 4
SPCC Training Instructor Review ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS RAMSEY GLEN DULUTH
ARROW EXTERMINIATORS CRAIG BRETT EOODSTOCK
Commission Minutes July 2010 Page 1 of 4
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
July 13, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on July 13, 2010. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Dr. Brian Forschler and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Mr. Allgood welcomed Mr. Lastinger to the Commission. D. Motion made by Mr. Gorecki nominated Mr. Allgood as commission chairman and Mr.
Redmon as vice-chairman. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed. E. Motion was made by Mr. Gorecki to approve the minutes of the June meeting. Dr. Forschler
seconded the motion and motion passed. F. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). G. Mr. Edge mentioned the following:
o The primary election is next week and run-offs are expected o The first significant increase in revenue occurred last month o The Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) forms committee will meet on
August 20th to discuss the Wood Infestation Inspection Report (WIIR) as a requirement on the GAR Purchase agreement.
H. Mr. Harron updated the Commission on a recent Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) meeting hosted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. The meeting included attendance by five regulatory officials from other states, Dr. Forschler and several pesticide registrants. The meeting was productive and ASPCRO continues to move forward with efforts to adopt termiticide testing standards.
I. The Commission met with Mr. Van Williams and Cliff Killingsworth, both representing PEST.COM. Both representatives explained how the company will market and sell Georgia WIIR’s and other pest management services through their website. The Commission discussed current licensing requirements and shared several concerns regarding how the company will meet the requirements. The Commission asked that the representatives of Pest.com meet with Mr. Lastinger and Mr. Wiley to further discuss the company’s plan to market and sell pest management services in Georgia, and they will report back the Commission.
J. The Commission and Commissioner Tommy Irvin recognized Jim Harron for his service on the Commission. Mr. Harron was presented with a plaque and a gift recognizing his service on the Commission from 1998-2010.
K. Mr. Lastinger discussed an email received from Atlanta Pest Control regarding the website for Zone Pest Solutions. The Commission reviewed the Zone Pest Solutions webpage
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www.atlantapestcontrolcompany.com. The Commission requested that Mr. Lastinger survey other states regarding regulatory requirements and issues related to internet advertizing.
L. The Commission met with Mr. Chinedu Osondu regarding the recent expiration of his HPC certification. Since the training requirements were not met in this category, the certification expired. Mr. Osondu asked that his HPC certification be reinstated since he is the DCO and owner of his company. The Commission recognized the regulatory requirement must be met but agreed to allow him to retest once application is made for the certification examination.
M. Mr. Wiley updated the commission on recent inspections on companies operating in Georgia from out-of-state locations. These inspections are finding many problems. Mr. Allgood recognized the program’s efforts in this area along with continued efforts to address unlicensed operators.
N. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Structural Pest Control Section compliance monitoring and enforcement priorities for FY2011. He highlighted a few priorities that will receive additional focus for the next year in addition to current efforts with unlicensed operators and out-of-state companies.
o Compliance Assistance will be part of all routine company inspections and most activities will be tracked.
o Targeted Inspections for routine compliance monitoring of pesticides applied in vulnerable communities such as long-term care facilities, hospitals, schools and adult and child daycare centers.
o Routine Inspections focusing on pesticide use requirements and record keeping requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary
Commission Minutes July 2010 Page 3 of 4
Attachment 1:
13 JULY 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. WELCOME NEW COMMISSION MEMBER
3. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
4. MINUTES
5. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPICATION
6. ASPRO MEETING—JIM HARRON
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes July 2010 Page 4 of 4
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 13, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
Magnum Pest Control, Ludowici
HDS Pest Solutions, Dahlonega
Mo-Tech Pest Control, Valdosta
The Commission approved the following application pending additional information:
HG Termite and Pest Control, Jonesboro (insurance)
The Commission approved the following requests for a name change: ACTIVE Pest Control South, Inc, #97629, Fayetteville to [Active Home Solutions, LLC] ACTIVE Pest Control South, Inc, #98304, Newnan to [Active Home Solutions, LLC] ACTIVE Pest Control South, Inc, #99384, McDonough to [Active Home Solutions, LLC] ACTIVE Pest Control South, Inc, #99060, Roswell to [Active Home Solutions, LLC]
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 1 of 7
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
August 10, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on August 10, 2010. The following commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Ann Hyde, Chris Gorecki, Dr. Brian Forschler, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the July meeting. Mr. Gorecki seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Lastinger mentioned he will have a conference call with EPA region IV state officials to
survey the states on the internet licensing issue discussed at the July 2010 meeting. He will report back to the Commission at the September meeting.
F. Mr. Lastinger discussed dual employee registrations and an effort to assist companies with applying for these registrations. Assistance is provided with a new application which will be posted on the website. The application will improve compliance with employee registration requirements and allow better tracking of dual employee registrations.
G. Mr. Harron discussed some recent concerns and complaints from attendees at recertification trainings that the presentations are not meeting their expectations. More specifically, attendees commonly report that course content was not as described, course did not meet the indicated length of time, presentation was mostly sales information and not meaningful instruction, information was not accurate and/or instructor was not prepared or familiar with course content. Mr. Harron mentioned that the department, as part of our EPA certification grant, is required to monitor recertification training session. He submitted a proposal to routinely monitor training sessions to the commission for consideration which the commission will review and discuss at the next meeting.
H. Mr. Allgood thanked GPCA for the article recognizing the Commission in their recent PROFILE publication.
I. Mr. Lastinger provided and discussed the annual certification and licensing activity report and the inspection and enforcement activity report for fiscal year 2010. He highlighted the new reporting of Compliance Assistance Inspections and Self-Reporting Meetings.
J. Mr. Edge mentioned that the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) forms committee plans to meet on August 20th to discuss the Georgia Wood Infestation Inspection Report as a requirement on the GAR purchase agreement.
K. Dr. Forschler mentioned that he participated in a recent training meeting with the Georgia Dept of Agriculture inspectors in Athens. As part of this meeting, a review of the school
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inspection data was discussed. He mentioned the following about the school inspection data set:
o There was no indication of inspector bias o Most violations were attributed to a few technicians o A significant proportion of the insecticides listed on the PUR's from the school
inspections data set were pyrethroids o Pyrethroid use indicates baseboard spraying is common o Regular, scheduled baseboard spraying with pyrethroids is not considered an IPM
approach o The training and support provided by the pesticide industry could present a
conundrum for implementation of IPM principles o Emphasis on record keeping is necessary to validate IPM and Green Pest
Management services L. Mr. Wiley mentioned that during a routine inspection a misuse incident was found involving
Termidor SC. The product was applied in a garage for crawling insects. Since the label does not allow for indoor applications, the application is a misuse of a pesticide. The misuse incident resulted in an enforcement action.
M. Mr. Wiley presented a video taken from a security camera to the Commission involving a registered technician applying a liquid insecticide around open food items in a convenience store. As a result of the incident, the department has put in place a policy that if an inspector observes a pesticide application being made that may cause harm to human health and/or the environment then the inspector is responsible for notifying the technician of the concern with minimum disruption to the business or facility. Mr. Gorecki commented that the industry has a responsibility as well if any PMP observes an application being made that has potential to harm human health.
N. Mr. Lastinger updated the Commission on the Pest.com issue. He has not received a response from the representatives of the company.
O. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 A.M.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 3 of 7
Attachment 1:
10 AUGUST 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. STATE INTERNET LICENSING SURVEY
5. DUAL EMPLOYEE REGISTRATION
6. ANNUAL STRUCTURAL REPORTS
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 4 of 7
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
Walker Pest Management Traveler’s Rest, SC– Name
W&W Pest Control Services, Winder – DCO and Insurance The Commission approved the following request for a name change:
Lewallen Pest Control LLC, 99746 Lula, to Exterminators, Inc.
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 5 of 7
Attachment 3
RECERTIFICATION COURSES Company Course Name Course Number ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS IT'S ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE ALL10135
SENSITIVE ISSUES FOR WDO TREATMENTS ALL10136
TERMITE PRETREATMENT FAILURE ALL10134
BED BUG CENTRAL BED BUG UNIVERSITY BBG1000
CHATTANOOGA AREA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION BED BUGS BASIC BIOLOGY & CONTROL CPCA1007
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPRESSED AIR SPRAYER CPCA1009
IPM BASED FLY & FLEA CONTROL CPCA1005
TERMITES CPCA1008
THE BASICS OF GREEN PEST MANAGEMENT CPCA1006
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION FIRE ANT CONTROL: IPM APPROACH GPCA1050
IPM FOR ANTS GPCA1043
PRETREATMENT BAITING ISSUES GPCA1079
PROFESSIONALISM IN PEST MANAGEMENT- PART II GPCA1077
SERVICE TICKETS GPCA1049
TERMITE SWARM GPCA1051
WDO/REAL ESTATE UPDATE GPCA1078
ORKIN, INC. ANTS PROPER INSPECTION & EVALUATION ORK10158
BEES: TO TREAT OR NOT TO TREAT ORK10155
EXCLUDING RODENTS: AN IPM APPROACH ORK10152
INSECT CLASSIFICATION ORK10149
INSECT CLASSIFICATION & DEVELOPMENT ORK10148
INSPECTION AND CUSTOMER INTERVIEW ORK10154
IPM DEFINED & PRACTICED ORK10150
STORED PRODUCT PESTS: AN IPM APPROACH ORK10153
THE PESTICIDES WE USE ORK10151
THOSE DANGEROUS ARACHNIDS ORK10157
UNDERSTANDING THE PESTICIDES WE USE ORK10159
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 6 of 7
WHAT TO DO WITH BEES ORK10156
OVERBY EXTERMINATING DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRETREATS OVE1000
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL STINK BUGS - WHAT ARE THEY & WHERE DO THEY COME FROM REN1003
Commission Minutes August 2010 Page 7 of 7
Attachment 4
Approved Instructors
ARROW EXTERMINATORS LOFQUIST DAVID ATLANTA
GEORGIA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE GARRISON OSCAR ATLANTA
HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL FREDERICKS JAMES FOREST HILL
TERMINIX INTL STREETER RYAN CALHOUN
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 1 of 8
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
September 14, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201
of the Agriculture Building on September 14, 2010. The following Commission
members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice Chair, Bodine
Sinyard, Dr. Brian Forschler, and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Department of
Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives and other members of the pest
management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the August meeting. Mr.
Redmond seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved the company license applications (see Attachment 2).
E. Mr. Lastinger confirmed that the old Commission website hosted by Kelly Registration
Systems is no longer active. He also mentioned that the Department’s IT section is
creating a meta tag for the department hosted website. Mr. Allgood reminded the
Commission that the guidance policies are posted on the website, and Mr. Lastinger
provided copies of the policies to each Commission member.
F. Mr. Skin Edge of GPCA updated the Commission on the Georgia Association of
Realtors (GAR) forms committee work to include a requirement for the Georgia WIIR.
The committee is considering several options to address the WIIR on the GAR
purchase and sale agreement.
G. Mr. Lastinger updated the Commission regarding the recent US EPA Region 4
conference call regarding the internet advertising/licensing issue. Other states have not
looked into this issue and do not plan to focus on this issue anytime in the near future.
H. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Department’s long standing self-reporting policy. He
provided copies of a draft of guidance policy on self-reporting. The draft policy will be
posted on the Department’s website and provided to GPCA and CPCO when finalized.
The guidance document provides information on self-auditing and the necessary steps
to voluntarily self-report violations. The Commission recognized the Department’s
effort to enhance outreach efforts to the industry on the incentives for self-auditing and
reporting. The Commission had no further comments on the policy.
I. Dr. Forschler discussed the history of IPM practices in termite management and the
importance of IPM as we consider future regulatory changes. He requested the
Department’s assistance with compiling termite related complaints from Georgia
consumers. Mr. Lastinger agreed to work with Dr. Forschler in compiling this
information.
J. Mr. Lastinger provided an update on the recent ASPCRO conference held in
Charleston, West Virginia. He highlighted several of the national issues and mentioned
the ongoing efforts to revise the current Termiticide Performance Standards. The
ASPCRO draft guidelines are posted on the ASPCRO website and comments can be
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 2 of 8
submitted through October 20, 2010. Mr. Harron discussed the termiticide registration
process and the amount of time it takes to for new products to become available.
K. Mr. Lastinger updated the Commission on an ongoing investigation being conducted by
the Department involving pesticide misuse incidents in restaurants. He mentioned the
Commission’s production of records request and that the company cooperated with the
request and provided the records.
L. The Commission reviewed applications for the certification examination.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda
Attachment 2 New Company Licenses
Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses
Attachment 4 Approved Instructors
______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 3 of 8
ATTACHMENT 1:
15 SEPTEMBER 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. COMMISSION WEBSITE
5. INTERNET ADVERTISING ISSUE
6. POLICY FOR SELF AUDIT AND REPORT
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 4 of 8
ATTACHMENT 2:
THE GEORGIA
STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
Carver Pest Solutions, Stockbridge
American Pest Control, Covington
Advanced Services, Augusta
The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
A1 All Pest Control, Fayetteville (pending insurance and name change)
Hank’s Termite & Pest Control, Hoboken (pending name change)
Ehrlich, Altamonte Springs (pending insurance)
The Commission approved the following requests for a name change:
All-Pro Pest Services, Inc. #97036, to [All Pro, The Bug Pro]
Daisy Pest Control #98722, to [Enviroguard Pest Solutions]
Active Pest Control South, Inc #99511, to [Active Pest Control of Middle Georgia]
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 5 of 8
ATTACHMENT 3:
APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION
ARROW EXTERMINATORS FORMOSAN UPDATE ARR1051
PESTICIDE TYPES AND FORMULATIONS ARR1047
PROPER USE & MAINTENANCE OF THE PEST/TERMITE ARR1046
RECENT TERMITE BAITING BEHAVIOR ARR1054
UPDATED APPLICATION TECHNIQUES ARR1049
UPDATED PEST BIOLOGY & ID ARR1048
WDO REGULATORY UPDATE ARR1053
WHY PRETREATS FAIL ARR1052
WOOD: IT'S NOT JUST FOR TERMITES ARR1050
BACCUS TERMITE & PEST CONTROL APPLICATION TECHNIQUES BTP1000
EQUIPMENT BTP1001
HOW TO READ A LABEL AND MSDS BTP1002
LAWS AND RULES BTP1003
PEST BIOLOGY AND IDENTIFICATION BTP1004
PESTICIDES BTP1005
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT BTP1006
SAFETY BTP1007
CPCO OF GEORGIA 2010 PRETREATMENT CPCO1053
BAT CONTROL CPCO1040
BED BUGS, HOW TO KILL THEM CPCO1041
BORATES CPCO1049
CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF LIQUID SPRAYERS CPCO1055
COULD INSURANCE COVERAGE COST YOUR COMPANY CPCO1046
DOING PRETREATS CORRECTLY CPCO1042
HORROR STORIES FROM THE FIELD CPCO1039
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT AND IT'S IMPORTANCE TO PMP'S CPCO1045
PEST CONTROL OFFICE CPCO1051
PRACTICAL GREEN APPROACHES FOR SUCCESSFUL PEST CPCO1036
SCOPE OF SERVICE PROTOCOL GUIDELINE PRETREATS LIQUID CPCO1044 SPIDERS CPCO1038
STINGING INSECTS CPCO1050
STRUCTURAL COMMODITY FUMIGATION PROCESS CPCO1047
STRUCTURAL INVADING ANIMALS CPCO1048
SUBTERRANEAN TERMITE GROUP SURVIVAL DYNAMICS CPCO1054
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 6 of 8
TERMITE LIABILITY Q & A CPCO1052
THE PMP APPROACH TO DELUSORY PARASITOSIS CPCO1037
WOOD EATING BEETLES CPCO1043
DUPONT PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS EXTERIOR/PERIMETER PEST MANAGEMENT DUP1004
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY 34th ANNUAL ENTOMOLOGY FIELD DAY & WORKSHOP FAM1000
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION 2010 PRETREATMENT GPCA10105
BAITING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION GPCA1096
BEDBUG CONTROL GPCA10104
BORATE TREATMENTS GPCA1094
BOTANICALS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT GPCA1087
COCKROACH CONTROL: APARTMENTS & COMMERCIAL KITCHENS GPCA1099
COMMODITY FUMIGATION GPCA1090
CONTRACTS AND CURRENT LEGAL ISSUES INVOLVING THE PEST GPCA10107
EQUIPMENT ISSUES, TROUBLESHOOTING, CALIBRATION & GPCA1097
GPCA PRETREATMENT ISSUES GPCA10106
GREEN PEST MANAGEMENT GPCA1056
IPM AND TERMITES GPCA1093
IPM APPROACH TO FLY CONTROL GPCA1095
IPM: THREE INTERNATIONAL EXAMPLES GPCA1063
KEYS TO PROPER PRETREATING GPCA10103
LETTER OR NOT? IS IT WORTH THE RISK? GPCA1082
MEET ELMO- FRIEND OR FOE? GPCA1083
MOISTURE ISSUES GPCA10101
MOSQUITO REDUCTION IPM FOR THE PEST MGMT PROFESSIONAL GPCA1086
PCO COURSE HPC SESSIONS GPCA1080
PCO COURSE WDO SESSIONS GPCA1089
PRETREAT METHODS GPCA1085 PRETREAT OPTIONS GPCA1076
PRETREATS RULES & REGULATIONS GPCA1071
RODENT IPM AND SANITATION GPCA1084
STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE WITH THE BIG 3 GPCA10102
STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL ANT MANAGEMENT GPCA10100
THE RUMOR MILL- PART II GPCA1092
WHAT'S IN YOUR TOOL BOX? GPCA1088
WHY DO WE NEED PRETREATS GPCA1098
WILDLIFE CONTROL GPCA1081
WRITE IT RIGHT GPCA1091
LG LIFE SCIENCES PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACOUNTS LG1000
ORKIN, INC. LEED AND LOW IMPACT GREEN SERVICES ORK10161
SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR PROPER TERMITE SERVICES ORK10160
SMALL FLIES: WHAT TO DO ABOUT THEM ORK10162
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 7 of 8
PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL INSECTICIDE BASICS FOR HPC TECHS, PART 1 PEA1075
INSECTICIDE BASICS FOR HPC TECHS, PART 2 PEA1076
PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING BED BUG UPDATE PJB1002
FABRIC & PANTRY PEST CONTROL PJB1000
NORWAY RAT BEHAVIOR & BIOLOGY PJB1001
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL INDOOR WILDLIFE TRAPPING & EXCLUSION- HOW TO TRAP THEM REN1004
TENNESSEE PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION DOING PRETREATS CORRECTLY TPCA1005
ENCAPSULATED CRAWL SPACES TPCA1006
HANDLING SPILLS TPCA1008
IPM INTERNATIONAL EXAMPLES TPCA1004
PRETREAT METHODS AND ISSUES TPCA1007
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL THE PMP APPROACH TO DELUSORY PARASITOSIS TI1098
Commission Minutes September 2010 Page 8 of 8
ATTACHMENT 4:
Approved Instructors
DUPONT PROFESSIONAL HIMELBERGER TODD BRADENTON PRODUCTS HOMEGUARD DISTRIBUTORS INC. GORDON GLENN LARGO
TERMINIX INTL HILDEBRANDT GREG MARIETTA
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 1 of 6
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on October 12, 2010. The following Commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Maurice Redmond, Vice-chair, Chris Gorecki, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the September meeting. Mr. Gorecki seconded the motion and motion passed.
D. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). E. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that a new web address has been created for the Commission
website. The new address is www.agr.georgia.gov/spcc. He also indicated that the website maintains 24 months of Commission meeting minutes.
F. Mr. Allgood mentioned the recent attention to bed bugs in the local news. Mr. Redmond discussed the Department of Community Health’s (DCH) outreach efforts to address bed bug issues in hotels. He also mentioned a bed bug handbook resource available on the DCH website. Mr. Lastinger discussed the NPMA bed bug survey and recent article that highlighted PMP expectations from state regulatory agencies.
G. Mr. Skin Edge of GPCA updated the Commission on the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) decision to include a check box on the GAR Purchase and Sale Agreement and the Brokerage Agreements indicating that Form F-13 entitled Protecting Yourself When Buying a Home was received by the buyer. The Form F-13 includes information about the importance of obtaining an Official Wood Infestation Inspection Report when buying a home. The new GAR agreements will be required in 2011.
H. Mr. Gorecki discussed his recent effort to compile a list of pest control application methods from a review of 75 structural pesticide labels. He offered the Pest Control Methods of Application document for the Commission to consider as a guidance policy. The Commission will review and plan to discuss at the November meeting. Mr. Wiley mentioned that he had reviewed the document but will forward the document to the department field staff for review and comment. Mr. Gorecki also discussed the current ventilation requirements and the Commission guidance policy allowing closed crawl spaces for new construction termite treatments. He provided handouts on closed crawl spaces. The Commission will review the materials and discuss further at the November meeting.
I. Mr. Wiley updated the Commission on a significant case involving the misapplication of pesticides in over 200 restaurants. The company did not agree to a settlement and the department will take further action.
J. Mr. Lastinger noted a recent increase in pest control operators and registered employees requesting reinstatement under the active military exemption policy. He stated that the
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 2 of 6
policy is still in effect. The Commission authorized the department in February 2003 to waive recertification or reregistration requirements upon proof of extended active military service.
K. Mr. Harron discussed that recertification course applications and outlines are often being submitted as 55 minutes in length as the norm when they should be planned for 60 minutes to meet the requirements for recertification credit.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 3 of 6
Attachment 1:
12 OCTOBER 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. COMMISSION WEBSITE
5. BED BUGS
6. CHRIS GORECKI
7. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
8. JOSH WILEY
9. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 4 of 6
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 12, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
Capital Pest Control, Inc., Columbus
Redfern Pest Solutions, Roswell The Commission approved the following applications pending additional information.
Cedar Ridge Exterminating, Toccoa (insurance)
Gwinnett Pest Control, Leesburg (insurance)
Metro Exterminators (name change) The Commission approved the following requests for a name change:
Exterminators Inc, #99746, to [Exterminators Inc. of North Georgia]
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 5 of 6
Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES
ARROW EXTERMINATORS GAMES HOUSES PLAY ARR1055
AUBURN UNIVERSITY-DEPT OF ENTOMOLOGY SCHOOL IPM WORK GROUP TRAINING AUB1000
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT MASTER TERMITE TECHNICIAN CLASS 2010 CLEM1003
FORSHAW DISTRIBUTION INC BED BUGS: THEY ARE GETTING THE BEST OF US FOR1020
GREEN PEST CONTROL FOR1019
TERMITE INSPECTIONS FOR1021
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION MOSQUITOES & FLIES/ PCO COURSE CHAPTER 14 GPCA10109
PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL BASIC INSECTICIDE INFORMATION FOR WDO TECHS- PART 1 PEA1079
BASIC INSECTICIDE INFORMATION FOR WDO TECHS- PART 2 PEA1080
ENTOMOLOGY & PEST MGMT PRINCIPLES PEA1078
HPC SAFETY & THE ENVIRONMENT PEA1082
INSECT INFORMATION FOR HPC TECHS PEA1081
PESTICIDE INFORMATION PEA1083
RESPIRATOR SAFETY FOR WDO TECHS PEA1077
PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING BED BUG BIOLOGY, BEHAVIOR & CONTROL PJB1003
PURDUE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED LEVEL - IPM PUR1005
FOOD PLANT PEST MANAGEMENT PUR1003
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL- IPM PUR1004
INVASIVE BORERS: DETECTION AND CONTROL PUR1008
IPM IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND LANDSCAPES PUR1007
PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY PUR1002
TERMITES AND OTHER WOOD DESTROYING PESTS PUR1006
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL AIB REGULATIONS: WHAT'S NEW REN1005
UNIVAR USA WOOD INFESTING BEETLES AND FUMIGATION CBT10139
Commission Minutes October 2010 Page 6 of 6
Attachment 4
SPCC Training Instructor Review
ALABAMA DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH SESTAK MARK MONTGOMERY
AUBURN UNIVERSITY GRAHAM LAWRENCE AUBURN
FUTURE SERVICES CROWDER WILLIAM GRAYSON
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL BARTOSZ HENRY BOGART
U.C. RIVERSIDE VETTER RICHARD RIVERSIDE
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 1 of 6
MINUTES OF THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
A. The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission convened at 9:30 a.m. in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building on November 9, 2010. The following Commission members were present: Jimmy Allgood, Chair, Ann Hyde, Bodine Sinyard and Derrick Lastinger.
B. Also in attendance were Jim Harron and Josh Wiley with the Georgia Department of Agriculture, GPCA and CPCO representatives, registrants and other members of the pest management industry.
C. Mr. Allgood mentioned that the retirement celebration dinner for Commissioner Irvin is being held this evening at the Atlanta Farmer’s Market.
D. Motion was made by Mr. Sinyard to approve the minutes of the October meeting. Mrs. Hyde seconded the motion and motion passed.
E. The Commission approved company license applications (see Attachment 2). F. Mr. Lastinger discussed the Houston County Health Department’s plan to draft a pest
management ordinance that will have specific pest management requirements for multifamily housing facilities. The County Health Department has a meeting scheduled for November 18th in Warner Robins to discuss the draft ordinance. Mr. Wiley is scheduled to attend and represent the department.
G. Mr. Allgood announced that the January 2011 Commission meeting will be hosted by the Department of Entomology and held on the University of Georgia campus in Athens on January 11th at 10:00 A.M. Mr. Lastinger added that the Public Notice had been filed announcing the 2011 Commission Meeting schedule. The Public Notice was posted on the Commission website and copies provided to Commission members and CPCO and GPCA.
H. Mr. Wiley discussed several pending cases for unlicensed pest control operators involving Bedbug management services.
I. Mr. Harron updated the Commission on the pending FSC case. An Administrative Order had been sent to FSC. In response to the order, FSC requested a hearing and the date is pending.
J. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that US EPA registered a new termiticide, Altriset. K. Mr. Lastinger announced that a notice had been sent to all instructors and sponsors of
recertification training as a reminder to resubmit courses to receive approval for recertification credit in 2011.
L. Mr. Lastinger mentioned that the department is in the process of reviewing the Methods of Application document that Mr. Gorecki asked the Commission to consider as a guidance document at the October meeting. The Department plans to provide comments on the document at the December meeting. The Commission asked CPCO and GPCA to consider submitting comments prior to the December meeting.
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 2 of 6
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Agenda Attachment 2 New Company Licenses Attachment 3 Approved Recertification Courses Attachment 4 Approved Instructors ______________________ ___________________________________
Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 3 of 6
Attachment 1
9 NOVEMBER 2010
AGENDA—GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST
CONTROL COMMISSION
1. OPEN
2. MINUTES
3. EXPENSE REPORT-NEW COMPANY
APPLICATIONS
4. BED BUGS—HOUSTON COUNTY
5. BRIAN FORSCHLER—UGA
6. JOSH WILEY
7. DERRICK LASTINGER
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 4 of 6
Attachment 2
THE GEORGIA STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Company License Applications & Company Name Change Requests
The Commission approved the following applications:
Caldwell Pest Control, Statham
Great Southern Exterminating, Rincon
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 5 of 6
Attachment 3
APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION
ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS WHO'S AFRAID OF BED BUGS? IPM AND TREATMENT TIPS ALL10137
CO-OPERATIVE EXTERMINATING CO. INC. ARGENTINE AND ODOROUS HOUSE ANT BIOLOGY & CONTROL COE1005
CONFINED SPACES SAFETY & TREATING IN CRAWL SPACES COE1008
FLEA BIOLOGY & CONTROL COE1002
LABEL REVIEW TERMIDOR SC COE1007
LABEL REVIEWS SUSPEND SC COE1006
PERIMETER TREATMENTS COE1004
RESPIRATOR PROTECTION & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT COE1001
RODENT CONTROL COE1000
TERMITE BIOLOGY & BASIC TREATMENT COE1003
GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION GPCA FIELD TRIP GPCA10117
RATS & MICE CHAPTER 15 GPCA10116
NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION THE LAWN CARE SUMMIT NPMA1004
RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL WHY IS MY CEREAL MOVING REN1006
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY 2010 UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY PEST CONTROL SHORT COURSE UK1000
Commission Minutes November 2010 Page 6 of 6
Attachment 4
SPCC Training Instructor Review
COMPANY LNAME FNAME CITY NOT APRVD PEST MANAGEMENT GRASSO PETE CLEVELAND PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINE
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