Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Fiscal Year 2011 Report to Governor

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1 Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Fiscal Year 2011 Report to Governor As required by O.C.G.A (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 8 th meeting, which began at 10 AM. The meetings were held in Room 201 of the Agriculture Building with the exception of the February 8 th 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 or derrick.lastinger@agr.georgia.gov Gary W. Black Commissioner Printed January 2012

2 BUDGET NO STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL COMMISSION PER DIEM AND TRANSPORTATION FISCAL YEAR 2011 JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. PUBH. FEB. MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JIMMY ALLGOOD Per Diem CAN Transp 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 (ABS) (ABS) CAN Per Diem DR. BRIAN FORSCHLER (P) (P) (P) (ABS) (ABS) (P) CAN (P) (ABS) (P) (P) (P) JEFF B. SINYARD Per Diem (ABS) CAN (ABS) Transp MAURICE REDMOND (P) (P) (P) (P) (ABS) (P) CAN (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) (P) = Present (ABS) = Absent (CAN)=Cancelled

3 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, 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 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 followedup 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 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 1 of 6

4 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 2 of 6

5 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 3 of 6

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 4 of 6

7 Attachment 3 APPROVED COURSES ARROW EXTERMINATORS BED BUG GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION ALL ABOUT PRETREATS BED BUGS: AN IPM APPROACH CATEGORY 31 STUDY SEMINAR IPM FOR RODENTS PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS PROPER USE OF THE EXCEPTION FORM II THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS ARR1056 GPCA10121 GPCA10120 GPCA10124 GPCA10118 GPCA10119 GPCA10122 GPCA10123 Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 5 of 6

8 Attachment 4 Instructor Review COOK'S PEST CONTROL SIRTEN KENNETH DECATUR ECOLAB CONLEY TERRENCE CHARLOTTE Commission Minutes December 2010 Page 6 of 6

9 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 January 2011 Page 1 of 1

10 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, 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 FY 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 1 of 8

11 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 1 st. 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 2 of 8

12 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 JIM HARRON RECERTIFICATION 7. TERMITE BAIT LABEL ISSUE 8. BRIAN FORSCHLER UGA 9. JOSH WILEY 10. DERRICK LASTINGER Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 3 of 8

13 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 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 4 of 8

14 Attachment 3 APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION A & R EXTERMINATING CO. INC. IPM & IGR'S PESTICIDE FORMULATIONS RESPIRATORY PROTECTION SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF INSECT SOCIETIES ADVANCED SERVICES FOR PEST CONTROL BED BUG IDENTIFICATION, INSPECTION AND CONTROL MANAGING PESTS AROUND THE HOME ADVANCED SERVICES INC IPM TACTICS FOR ROACHES ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. AN IPM APPROACH TO ANT MANAGEMENT MOSQUITO BIOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR PESTICIDES: MODE OF ACTION CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ENTOMOLOGY DEPARTMENT GENERAL PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNICIANS MANAGERS TERMITE TECHNICIANS CO-OPERATIVE EXTERMINATING CO. INC. ARGENTINE AND ODOROUS HOUSE ANT BIOLOGY & CONTROL CONFINED SPACES- SAFETY & TREATING IN CRAWL SPACES FLEA BIOLOGY & CONTROL LABEL REVIEW SUSPEND SC LABEL REVIEW TERMIDOR SC PERIMETER TREATMENTS RESPIRATOR PROTECTION & PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT RODENT CONTROL TERMITE BIOLOGY & BASIC TREATMENT CPCO OF GEORGIA ENSYSTEX SCHOOL TREATMENT SYMPOSIUM ANT CONTROL TECHNIQUES BEES MOSQUITO CONTROL, PART 1 MOSQUITO CONTROL, PART 11 RODENT CONTROL UPDATE AR1105 AR1106 AR1107 AR1108 ASI1111 ASI1110 ASI1109 ARR1174 ARR1175 ARR1176 CLEM1101 CLEM1100 CLEM1102 COE1105 COE1106 COE1102 COE1104 COE1108 COE1100 COE1107 COE1103 COE1101 GDA1100 ETX1108 ETX1107 ETX1110 ETX1111 ETX1109 Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 5 of 8

15 GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION BAITING & NEW CONSTRUCTION BED BUGS BED BUGS IPM CUSTOMER SERVICE-EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS GREEN PEST CONTROL IPM APPROACH TO PEST MANAGEMENT LIQUID PRETREATS NEW CONSTRUCTION APPLICATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF OCCASIONAL INVADERS PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE ANT CONTROL PESTICIDE SAFETY PRINCIPLES OF RODENT CONTROL RECORDKEEPING & INSURANCE ISSUES STRUCTURAL DEFIENCIES AS CONDUCIVE CONDITIONS FOR WDO TECHNICIAN SAFETY AND SENSITIVE ACCOUNTS THE COMBINATION TERMITE TREATMENT THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS KBR VECTOR CONTROL LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL PESTICIDES & PERSONAL SAFETY TERMITES VECTOR CONTROL IN IRAQ NORTHWEST EXTERMINATING INC. BED BUG BIOLOGY AND CONTROL FORMULATIONS READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE LABEL PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ADVANCED TERMITE PRETREATMENT APPLICATION TECHNIQUES ANT ID "UNPLUGGED" BED BUGS: WHAT'S REALLY WORKING BED BUGS: WHAT'S REALLY WORKING - EXTENDED CARPENTER ANT BIOLOGY & CONTROL USING CURRENT IPM FABRIC AND PANTRY PEST CONTROL HORROR STORIES FROM THE FIELD NORWAY RAT BEHAVIOR & BIOLOGY PROPER TERMITE PRETREATMENT APPLICATION TECHNIQUES TERMITE BIOLOGY & CONTROL STRATEGY RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL USING OUR EQUIPMENT PROPERLY TECHNICAL LEARNING COLLEGE MOSQUITO CONTROL PESTICIDE SAFETY TRAINING TERMINIX SERVICE INC. PRETREAT CALCULATION BASICS GPCA1158 GPCA1156 GPCA1151 GPCA1157 GPCA1164 GPCA1167 GPCA1154 GPCA1163 GPCA1166 GPCA1152 GPCA1160 GPCA1165 GPCA1159 GPCA1162 GPCA1153 GPCA1155 GPCA1161 KBR1101 KBR1100 KBR1102 KBR1103 NWE1124 NWE1126 NWE1125 PJB1101 PJB1110 PJB1109 PJB1108 PJB1104 PJB1106 PJB1107 PJB1105 PJB1102 PJB1103 REN1101 TLC1101 TLC1100 TI1198 Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 6 of 8

16 TOM'S PEST CONTROL CO. INC. BAIT PRETREATS BORATE PRETREATS COMPARING TYPES OF PRETREATS COMPARING TYPES OF PRETREATS ( EXPANDED) HOW TO HANDLE A COMPLAINT CALL ON A P.C. ACCOUNT INITIAL P.C. TREATMENT EXPANDED LIQUID PRETREATS PREPARING THE CUSTOMER FOR AN INITIAL FLEA TREATMENT PREPARING THE CUSTOMER FOR INITIAL PC TREATMENT RELATING TO YOUR CUSTOMER USING GOOD VERBAL SKILLS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PRETREATS UNIVAR USA BEDBUGS-IPM IPM UVR1178 RODENT- IPM TOM1106 TOM1110 TOM1107 TOM1108 TOM1103 TOM1101 TOM1105 TOM1102 TOM1100 TOM1104 TOM1109 UVR1177 UVR1176 Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 7 of 8

17 Attachment 4 SPCC Training Instructor Review COMPANY LNAME FNAME CITY TRECE INC. PIERCE MICHAEL EARLYSVILLE Commission Minutes February 2011 Page 8 of 8

18 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, 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 1 of 7

19 P. Mr. Lastinger recognized Raymond Davis for 38 years of service to the Department. Mr. Davis retired on March 1 st. 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 2 of 7

20 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 3 of 7

21 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 4 of 7

22 Attachment 3 APPROVED COURSES ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. SERVICING SENTRICON WITH HD TECHNOLOGY B&G EQUIPMENT CO. ANTS BIOLOGY IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL APPLICATION EQUIPMENT PROPER USE FOR IPM APPLICATIONS COCKROACHES BIOLOGY AND CONTROL FLY BIOLOGY, IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL TERMITES, BIOLOGY, IDENTIFICATION, AND CONTROL BACO EXTERMINATING SERVICES, LLC BAYER ES GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT BED BUGS 101 COCKROACHES 101 FLIES BAY1104 IPM & EFFECTIVE PERIMETER TREATMENTS MOSQUITO BIOLOGY & CONTROL PEST ANTS 101 PEST ANTS 102 PRETREATMENT LIQUID CALCULATIONS TERMITE BIOLOGY 101 TERMITE BIOLOGY, TESTING & LABEL REVIEW TERMITE JOB PLANNING WDO INSPECTIONS BUG OUT SERVICE ANT BIOLOGY CHANGES IN PRETREAT GENERAL PEST KNOWLEDGE IPM PYRAMID PRETREATS & WDO TERMITE, WHAT KIND OF TECHNICIAN ARE WE WDO BUG1104 WHAT IS GREEN ARR1177 BGE1100 BGE1101 BGE1102 BGE1104 BGE1103 BAC1133 BAY1105 BAY1100 BAY1103 BAY1102 BAY1107 BAY1106 BAY1110 BAY1101 BAY1111 BAY1108 BAY1109 BUG1101 BUG1105 BUG1103 BUG1108 BUG1107 BUG1100 BUG1102 WHAT IS IPM COOK'S PEST CONTROL BUG1106 Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 5 of 7

23 ECOLAB COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE- GENERAL WEEK COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE- PEST WEEK COOK'S ACADEMY OF CUSTOMER SERVICE-TERMITE WEEK COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 1 COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 2 COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 3 COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 4 COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 6 COOK'S PEST CONTROL ONLINE TRAINING UNIT 7 ECOLAB COCKROACH PROGRAM RODENT IDENTIFICATION & BIOLOGY GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION ANT RESEARCH BED BUGS CUSTOMER SERVICE-EXCEEDING CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS FLEAS TREATMENTS AN IPM APPROACH FORMOSAN TERMITES IPM FOR ANTS IPM FOR PEST ANTS PRETREAT 101 RECORDKEEPING & INSURANCE ISSUES TERMITE INSPECTION UNDERSTANDING BUILDING CONSTRUCTION HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL RODENT ID MCLAUGHLIN GORMLEY KING CO. BED BUG IPM SPIDERS MGK1109 TOTAL FLEA CONTROL OVERBY EXTERMINATING PRETREAT AND PRETREAT PROBLEMS PEACHTREE PEST CONTROL IPM FOR ANTS IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR CLOTHES MOTHS & CARPET BEETLES IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR COCKROACHES IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR FLEAS IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR FLIES IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR RATS & MICE IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR SCORPIONS, SILVERFISH & BOOK LICE IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR SPIDERS IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR WDO'S IN SCHOOLS IPM FOR YELLOWJACKETS IN SCHOOLS IPM MONITORING IN SCHOOLS WHAT IS SCHOOL IPM CK1154 CK1155 CK1156 CK1148 CK1149 CK1150 CK1151 CK1152 CK1153 ECO1100 ECO1101 GPCA1168 GPCA1156 GPCA1157 GPCA1169 GPCA1173 GPCA1170 GPCA1172 GPCA1175 GPCA1159 GPCA1174 GPCA1171 HP1102 MGK1108 MGK1110 OVE1104 PEA1161 PEA1170 PEA1169 PEA1171 PEA1160 PEA1163 PEA1162 PEA1166 PEA1168 PEA1165 PEA1167 PEA1164 Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 6 of 7

24 PJB PEST MANAGEMENT CONSULTING CONDUCTING SUPERIOR TERMITE INSPECTIONS UNDERSTANDING HOW TERMITES WIN RENTOKIL/EHRLICH PEST CONTROL PREPARE TO ITCH: ALL ABOUT MOSQUITOES TERMINIX SERVICE INC. TRECE INC. TERMITE BAITING SYSTEM INSTALLING & SERVICING DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND MAINTAINING A PHEROMONE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SOUTHEAST PEST MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2011 PJB1112 PJB1111 REN1102 TI1199 TRE1100 UFL1107 Attachment 4 SPCC Training Instructor Review COMPANY LNAME FNAME CITY FORSYTH EXTERMINATING RAMIREZ JULIE CUMMING PROGRESSIVE PEST CONTROL RHEA MICHAEL HOSCHTON Commission Minutes March 2011 Page 7 of 7

25 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, 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 1 st. 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 29 th with a second meeting scheduled for April 19 th. 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 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 Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 1 of 7

26 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, Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 2 of 7

27 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 3 of 7

28 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.] Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 4 of 7

29 Attachment 3 APPROVED COURSES BY THE COMMISSION ADVANCED SERVICES INC. BASF PRETREATMENTS TODAY ANT SMART SOLUTION BED BUG TECHNICIAL TRAINING CONTROL SOLUTIONS INC. BED BUG- INSPECTION AND IDENTIFICATION CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A SERVICE INDUSTRY COOK'S PEST CONTROL SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL PEST CONTROL TRAINING FMC PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS PRETREATMENT FUNDAMENTALS GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION BAT CONTROL BED BUGS- THEIR MANAGEMENT OUTLINE BEDBUG IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL BEETLES IN LOG HOMES COCKROACH BAITING BASICS FORMOSAN TERMITES FUMIGATION TYPES AND FUMIGANTS GENERAL FUMIGATION- STRUCTURAL FUMIGATION PROCESS GREEN PEST MANAGEMENT IPM APPROACH TO FLY CONTROL IPM FOR ANTS LIQUID PRETREATS MOSQUITO REDUCTION IPM FOR THE PMP PROFESSIONAL PEST CONTROL IN FOOD ACCOUNTS PRECONSTRUCTION TREATMENTS: AN EXPANDED VIEW PRETREATS-HOW AND WHEN RATS & HOUSES SCOPE OF SERVICE FOR CONVENTIONAL LIQUID SOIL PRETREATS THE MATH BEHIND THE PRACTICE FOR SOIL PRETREATMENTS ASI1112 BASF1156 BASF1155 COS1100 COS1101 CK1157 FMC1102 GPCA1186 GPCA1183 GPCA1176 GPCA1185 GPCA1184 GPCA1189 GPCA1182 GPCA1124 GPCA1178 GPCA1187 GPCA1170 GPCA1154 GPCA1188 GPCA1192 GPCA1180 GPCA1179 GPCA1177 GPCA1191 GPCA1161 Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 5 of 7

30 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 6 of 7

31 Attachment 4 Approved Instructors DOW AGROSCIENCES FUNK SIDNEY WESLEY CHAPEL FUTURE SERVICES BAKER STEVEN GRAYSON Commission Minutes April 2011 Page 7 of 7

32 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, 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 15 th. 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. Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 1 of 6

33 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 2 of 6

34 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 3 of 6

35 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 ( ) to Hargrove Pest Solutions Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 4 of 6

36 Attachment 3 APPROVED RECERTIFICATION COURSES ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS IPM FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL IPM FOR STRUCTURAL INVADING ANTS PEST CONTROL LIABILITY CONCERNS PESTICIDE SAFETY QUESTIONS - BE PREPARED ARROW EXTERMINATORS, INC. SPILL MANAGEMENT- HPC SPILL MANAGEMENT- WDO TECHNOLOGY OF SENTRICON ALWAYS ACTIVE GEORGIA PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION FLIES & MOSQUITOES CHAPTER 14 RATS & MICE CHAPTER 15 ALL11142 ALL11143 ALL11141 ALL11140 ARR1179 ARR1180 ARR1178 GPCA1193 GPCA1194 Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 5 of 6

37 Attachment 4 Approved Instructors HOME PARAMOUNT PEST CONTROL POWELL THOMAS FOREST HILL Commission Minutes May 2011 Page 6 of 6

38 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, 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 1 st 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 Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 1 of 7

39 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 30 th. 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Gary W. Black, Secretary Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 2 of 7

40 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 3 of 7

41 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] Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 4 of 7

42 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 5 of 7

43 IFC/FISA FOOD INDUSTRY PEST MANAGEMENT MILLENNIUM SERVICES A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO ANT CONTROL ANT ID THE KEY TO CONTROL ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE BAITING TECHNICS-ANTS BAITING TECHNICS-ROACHES BAITING TECHNICS-RODENTS BASIC TERMITE BIOLOGY CONDITIONS CONCLUSIVE TO TERMITES FABRIC PESTS FOUNDATION REVIEW & POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS HOW TO DO A LIQUID RESIDENTIAL PRETREAT SAFETY & THE ENVIRONMENT THE OFFICIAL GEORGIA EXCEPTION FORM II NATIONAL PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EMERGING PEST UPDATE: STINKBUGS NPMA BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR BED BUGS ODDBALL SCENARIOS WHEN DOING BED BUG WORK RESEARCH UPDATE THE ASIAN NEEDLE ANT ORKIN, INC. FLEAS ORK11147 MYSTERY BITES SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT IFC1103 MS1111 MS1109 MS1112 MS1105 MS1106 MS1107 MS1103 MS1104 MS1110 MS1102 MS1100 MS1108 MS1101 NPMA1122 NPMA1123 NPMA1124 NPMA1121 NPMA1120 ORK11146 ORK11145 Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 6 of 7

44 Attachment 4 SPCC Training Instructor Review ALLGOOD PEST SOLUTIONS RAMSEY GLEN DULUTH ARROW EXTERMINIATORS CRAIG BRETT EOODSTOCK Commission Minutes June 2011 Page 7 of 7

45 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, 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 20 th 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 K. Mr. Lastinger discussed an received from Atlanta Pest Control regarding the website for Zone Pest Solutions. The Commission reviewed the Zone Pest Solutions webpage Commission Minutes July 2010 Page 1 of 4

46 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. Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 Attachment 4 ATTACHMENTS Agenda New Company Licenses Approved Recertification Courses Approved Instructors Jimmy Allgood, Chairman Commissioner Tommy Irvin, Secretary Commission Minutes July 2010 Page 2 of 4