Structural Pest Control Commission public meetings in 2022
11 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Structural Pest Control Commission
The scheduled meeting for the Structural Pest Control Commission was postponed to a later date. The original agenda included adjudicatory hearings, contract reviews for Orkin and Terminix, and consideration of various licensee applications.
- Rescheduled meeting notice
- Adjudicatory hearings for cases 2467, 2468, 2475, and 2478
- Review of Orkin residential and commercial termite treatment contracts
- Review of Terminix protection and treatment plans
- Consideration of 12 licensee applications
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings for four cases and consider several new business items. The meeting includes the review of multiple Orkin and Terminix service agreements and the consideration of thirteen licensee applications.
- Adjudicatory hearings for Cases 2467, 2468, 2475, and 2478
- Review of nine Orkin residential and commercial treatment agreements
- Review of seven Terminix protection and treatment plans
- Consideration of 13 licensee applications for various pest control certifications
- LPMA and LDAF reports
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Contract Review Committee will meet to discuss various residential and commercial termite and pest control agreements. The agenda includes reviewing several treatment types from Orkin and multiple protection plans from Terminix.
- Orkin Residential Post Construction Subterranean and Formosan Retreat Bait Treatment Agreement
- Orkin Commercial Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Repair Conventional Treatment Agreement
- Orkin Residential Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Repair Conventional Treatment Agreement
- Terminix Advanced Termite Monthly Protection Plan
- Terminix Subterranean Termite Agreement — 7 Year
The Contract Review Committee voted on recommendations for several pest control service agreements from Orkin and Terminix. Some contracts were recommended for approval pending specific changes, while others were recommended for disapproval. The New Construction Standard Contract was tabled.
- Approved March 4, 2021 minutes with time correction (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 6 Orkin contracts pending specified changes (unanimous)
- Recommended disapproval of 3 Orkin contracts (unanimous)
- Recommended disapproval of 4 Terminix contracts (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of 3 Terminix Subterranean Termite Agreements (unanimous)
- Tabled New Construction Standard Contract
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to several sections of Title 7 of the Louisiana Administrative Code, including definitions and specific regulations. The meeting includes call to order, introduction, public comments, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.101 (Definitions)
- Public hearing on proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.107(F)(3)
- Public hearing on proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.109(G) & (H)
- Public hearing on proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.141(E)(2)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings and review several contracts for Rentokil North America dba Ja-Roy Pest Control. The meeting also includes the consideration of multiple licensee applications.
- Adjudicatory Hearing: Case 2467 — Jimmy Hastings
- Review of four Ja-Roy Pest Control contracts regarding retreat and repair services
- Consideration of license applications for twelve individuals
- LPMA Update from Jeff Porter
- LDAF Report from Kelly Moore
The Structural Pest Control Commission approved four contracts for Rentokil dba Ja-Roy Pest Control and processed several licensee applications. The board also granted a case continuance for Jimmy Hastings and approved the June 22, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Approved minutes from June 22, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved continuance for Jimmy Hastings, Case No. 2641 (unanimous)
- Approved four Rentokil dba Ja-Roy Pest Control retreat contracts (unanimous)
- Approved licensee applications for Donald Guillotte, Brennan Robertson, Joseph W. Graves, Mary Susan Branch, Stephen Michael Ginn, John Thierheimer, Damien Nabors, Jason Hodnett, Joe Allen Brent, and Daniel C. Pottersnyk II (unanimous)
- Approved GPC and CVC phases for Erin Harris; disapproved TC phase (unanimous)
- Disapproved licensee application for Kenneth Moreau, Jr. (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will meet in person to conduct adjudicatory hearings on three cases (Patrick Salvant, Allen Celestine, Ronald Mathieu), consider proposed rule changes to pest control definitions and licensing requirements, and review license applications for 11 individuals.
- Adjudicatory hearings: Case 2391 (Patrick Salvant), Case 2443 (Allen Celestine), Case 2445 (Ronald Mathieu)
- Proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV including definitions, license requirements, and termite control specifications
- Research committee summary of LSU pest control study
- LPMA update and LDAF report
- Consideration of 11 licensee applications for general pest control, termite control, and related certifications
The Commission approved continued research funding for LSU and adopted several rule changes regarding licensing and termite control specifications. It also issued penalties to two individuals following adjudicatory hearings and processed multiple licensee applications.
- Approved $50,000 research funding to LSU (unanimous; Dr. James Ottea recused)
- Accepted $1,700 penalty for Allen Celestine (unanimous)
- Accepted $2,000 penalty for Ronald Mathieu (unanimous)
- Approved rule change to LAC 7:XXV.101 removing rodent control from General Pest Control definitions (unanimous)
- Approved rule change to LAC 7:XXV.141(E)(4) to allow online forms for termite control work (unanimous)
- Approved 11 licensee applications and disapproved one application for Joseph Cox (unanimous)
- Approved updates to the Approved Termiticides and Manufacturers List (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission will meet on June 9, 2022, to receive a research report from LSU and discuss committee nominations for fiscal year 2022-2023. The agenda is tentative until 24 hours before the meeting.
- LSU Program of Structural Pest Control research report
- Committee nominations for FY 22-23
The Structural Pest Control Research Committee recommended continued funding for the LSU research program. The committee also accepted three nominees for licensed structural pest operators for FY 22-23.
- Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of continued funding for LSU research program (unanimous)
- Accepted LPMA nominees Layne Salvant, Chris Caire, and Danny Kendrick for FY 22-23 (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission's Rules Committee will discuss proposed rule changes to definitions, application requirements, and termite pretreatment notification specifications. The committee will also consider additions to the approved termiticides and manufacturers list. Public comments will be accepted.
- Proposed rule change to definition of General Pest Control (LAC 7:XXV.101)
- Proposed rule change to application for examination contents (LAC 7:XXV.109(G-H))
- Proposed rule change to minimum specs for termite pre-treatment notifications (LAC 7:XXV.141(E)(4))
- Discussion of additions to approved termiticides and manufacturers list
The Structural Pest Control Commission approved several rule changes regarding pest control definitions, exam applications, and pre-treatment notifications. The commission also approved the addition of three termiticides and a manufacturer change.
- Approved removing anticoagulant rodenticide and trap limits from General Pest Control definition (Unanimous)
- Approved allowing applicants to take exams at approved locations upon request (Unanimous)
- Approved online submission of pre-treatment notifications for termite control work (Unanimous)
- Approved removal of 'written' from rule LAC 7:XXV.107(F)(3) (Unanimous)
- Approved adding Advion WDG, Prothor SC, and Taurus Dry to termiticides list (Unanimous)
- Approved changing Masterline manufacturer from Univar to Veseris (Unanimous)
- Approved minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting (Unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission Research Committee will hear a research report from LSU's Dr. Qian 'Karen' Sun on structural pest control, and consider committee nominations for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- LSU Program of Structural Pest Control research report by Dr. Qian 'Karen' Sun
- Committee nominations for FY 22-23
- Public comments period
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Commission will conduct adjudicatory hearings for two cases and review several license applications. The agenda also includes a discussion on residential rodent control regarding BASF and reviews of Terminix contracts.
- Adjudicatory Hearing: Case 2385 — Bart Gremillion
- Adjudicatory Hearing: Case 2386 — Glenn Latiolais
- Discussion on Residential Rodent Control— BASF
- Review of Terminix Termite Protection Plan contracts
- Consideration of multiple General Pest Control and Termite Control license applications
The Commission approved changes to three Terminix protection plans and granted several licensee applications. It also accepted stipulated penalties for two individuals and referred a proposed rule change regarding residential rodent control to the Rules Committee.
- Approved $1,000 stipulated penalty for Bart Gremillion (unanimous)
- Approved $350 stipulated penalty for Glenn Latiolais (unanimous)
- Referred proposed rule change for residential rodent control to Rules Committee (unanimous)
- Approved changes to Terminix Termite Protection Plan (unanimous)
- Approved changes to Sentricon Termite Protection Plan Post Construction Use Only (unanimous)
- Approved changes to Sentricon Termite Service Plan Post Construction Use Only (unanimous)
- Approved licensee applications for 17 applicants based on staff recommendations (unanimous)
- Disapproved licensee applications for Lawrence Bell, Donald Guillotte, and Elvin Calderon (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission holds a public hearing to consider amendments to LAC 7:XXV.141(E), (L), and (J). The agenda includes only call to order, introduction, public comments, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on rules LAC 7:XXV.141(E) & (L) and LAC 7:XXV.141(J)
- Meeting held at Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium, 5825 Florida Boulevard, Baton Rouge
- Public comments are on the agenda