Structural Pest Control Commission public meetings in 2021

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for four cases (Trazi Johnson, Jason Veitch, Bryan Billiot, Jeremy Calais), consider proposed rule changes to termite treatment regulations, and vote on a new construction standard contract for subterranean termites. The commission will also discuss baiting and rodding methods, review licensee applications, and receive status reports. The agenda is tentative until 24 hours before the meeting.

• Adjudicatory hearings for Trazi Johnson (Case 2369), Jason Veitch (2371), Bryan Billiot (2379), Jeremy Calais (2380)
• Proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV 141 (E)(4) and (J)(7)(b), (9), (10)
• New Construction Standard Contract for Treatment of Subterranean Termites for approval
• Discussion of baiting as a new construction treatment and rodding in lieu of trench and treat
• Consideration of licensee applications for eight individuals (e.g., Josue Aguilar, Rory Bridges, Britney N. Cox)

The Commission approved several rule changes and a new standard contract for subterranean termite treatment. It also accepted stipulations for four penalty payments totaling $7,750 and voted on multiple licensee applications.

• Approved rule changes to LAC 7:XXV 141(E)(4), 141(L)(5), and 141(J)
• Approved New Construction Standard Contract for Treatment of Subterranean Termites
• Accepted $500 penalty for Bryan Billiot (Case No. 2379)
• Accepted $750 penalty for Jason Veitch (Case No. 2371)
• Accepted $750 penalty for Trazi Johnson (Case No. 2369)
• Accepted $6,000 penalty for Jeremy Calais (Case No. 2380)
• Referred Baiting as a New Construction Treatment to the LPMA Board for discussion
• Approved licensee applications for Josue Aguilar, Britney N. Cox, Derek Felice, Carter Lambert, George Daniel Rowton, and James M. Watson; disapproved Rory Bridges and Jante Rutland

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will meet via teleconference on September 21, 2021. The agenda includes adjudicatory hearings on five pest control cases, appointment of Kelly Moore as Director and Kiara Moore as Assistant Director, and consideration of multiple licensee applications. The commission will also receive reports from LPMA and LDAF.

• Adjudicatory hearings for Trazi Johnson (Case 2369), Jason Veitch (Case 2371), Edwin Belin (Case 2366), Brian Kibodeaux (Case 2368), Jared LaJaunie (Case 2370)
• Appointment of Kelly Moore as Director of the Structural Pest Control Commission
• Appointment of Kiara Moore as Assistant Director
• Consideration of licensee applications including Kevin Bel, Alexander E. Bodin, Edward A. Bodin, Courtney Hildreth, Wendy Middleton Kelly, Marcia Lynn Matthews, Sonya Quick, Brandon Ryon, Edward Cole Worley
• LPMA Report and LDAF Report

The Commission appointed a new Director and Assistant Director and approved several licensee applications. It also accepted stipulations for three pest control violations resulting in fines. Two adjudicatory cases were continued.

• Approved appointment of Kelly Moore as Director and Kiara Moore as Assistant Director (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 penalty for Edwin Belin, Case No. 2366 (unanimous)
• Accepted $900 penalty for Brian Kibodeaux, Case No. 2368 (unanimous)
• Accepted $1,000 penalty for Jared LaJaunie, Case No. 2370 (4-1)
• Approved licensee applications for Kevin Bel, Sonya Quick, and Edward Cole Worley (unanimous)
• Approved licensee applications for Andrew Hahn, Wendy Middleton Kelly, Marcia Lynn Matthews, and Brandon Ryon (unanimous)
• Disapproved GPC and CVC applications for Alexander E. Bodin and Edward A. Bodin (unanimous)
• Disapproved Struc Fum and Comm Fum applications for Courtney Hildreth (unanimous)

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for three cases (Jeremy Calais, Scott Strange, Jared LaJaunie). The commission will also consider approval of two post-construction standard contracts for baiting (Louisiana State Contract and Cajun Bug Exterminating), receive committee reports, and discuss licensee testing. Additionally, the commission will consider several licensee applications for various pest control certifications.

• Adjudicatory hearings: Jeremy Calais (Case No. 2343), Scott Strange (Case No. 2344), Jared LaJaunie (Case No. 2345)
• Contracts for approval: Louisiana State Contract and Cajun Bug Exterminating — Post-Construction Standard Contract for Baiting
• Discussion on Licensee Testing led by Harry Schexnayder
• Consideration of licensee applications for GPC, CVC, and TC certifications (9 applicants listed)
• Research Committee Report and LPMA Report

The Commission approved $50,000 in funding for termite behavior research at the LSU AgCenter. It also approved several licensee applications and two contracts from Cajun Bug Exterminating. Three individuals were penalized for regulatory violations.

• Approved $50,000 for LSU AgCenter Structural Pest Control research (unanimous)
• Approved two contracts submitted by Cajun Bug Exterminating (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 penalty for Jeremy Calais (unanimous)
• Accepted $500 penalty for Scott Strange, with $250 suspended (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,000 penalty for Jared LaJaunie (unanimous)
• Approved licensee applications for Jonathan Amico, Robert S. Anderson, Brandon Scott Ezell, Bannon Lightsey, Damian Manuel, Tyler Mayeux, Torrie B. Pravata, Stephen Soldano, Matthew Theriot, and Bruno Milenese II
• Approved March 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission is meeting for a public hearing that consists only of call to order, introduction, public comments, and adjournment. No decisions, proposals, or discussions of specific regulatory or enforcement matters are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing with no listed substantive agenda items

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Research Committee recommended the renewal and approval of a $50,000 contract for structural pest control research through the LSU AgCenter. The research focuses on Formosan termite biology, behavior, and chemical communication.

• Approved minutes from July 23, 2019 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended renewal and approval of $50,000 contract for LSU AgCenter research (unanimous)

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for three individuals (Jared LaJaunie, Brian Mahon, Richard Craig Hood) and consider reduction of outstanding fines for Matthew Dauzat. The commission will also review and potentially approve multiple termite treatment service agreements for Rentokil North America and Billiot Pest Control, and consider new licensee applications. The meeting is held via teleconference due to the public health emergency.

• Adjudicatory hearings for Jared LaJaunie (Case 2339), Brian Mahon (Case 2340), and Richard Craig Hood (Case 2341)
• Consideration of outstanding fines reduction for Matthew Dauzat
• Consideration of rodding in lieu of trench and treat for Mike Cohn
• Approval of multiple service agreements for Rentokil North America (subterranean and drywood termite treatments with various warranties)
• Consideration of 16 licensee applications including James J. Arceneaux, Michael Carette-Meyers, and others

The Commission approved contracts for Billiot Pest Control and Rentokil North America and accepted several rule changes. It also issued penalties to three individuals and decided on multiple licensee applications.

• Approved $1,000 penalty for Jared LaJaunie (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 penalty for Brian Mahon, with $1,000 suspended (unanimous)
• Approved $200 penalty for Richard Craig Hood (unanimous)
• Reduced Matthew Dauzat's penalty to $9,000 by suspending $5,250 (unanimous)
• Approved Billiot Pest Control contract (unanimous)
• Approved Rentokil North America contracts pending revisions (unanimous)
• Accepted proposed rule changes from the Rules Committee (unanimous)
• Approved most licensee applications, but disapproved Michael Carette-Meyers and John Matherne (unanimous)

Structural Pest Control Commission

The Rules Committee approved several amendments to structural pest control regulations, including changes to inspection diagrams and treatment requirements. The committee also removed a rule requiring the identification of active infestations before treating for wood-destroying beetles.

• Approved rule change to LAC 7:XXV.141(M) (Unanimous)
• Approved rule change to LAC 7:XXV.101 Definitions – Inspection Diagram (Unanimous)
• Changed title of LAC 7:XXV.141(L) to Requirements for Wood Pre-Construction Treatments (Unanimous)
• Removed LAC 7:XXV.145 to allow treatment for wood destroying insects without identifying active infestation (Unanimous)
• Referred discussion on combining Commercial Vertebrate Control Phase with General Pest Control Phase to the Structural Pest Control Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 18, 2018 meeting (Unanimous)
• Tabled Rodding in Lieu of Trench and Treat LAC 7:XXV.141(B)(4)
• Tabled license experience exceptions LAC 7:XXV.107