Structural Pest Control Commission public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Structural Pest Control Commission
The provided document is a notice of tentative meeting dates for 2025. It contains no items for decision or discussion.
- Meeting scheduled for March 19, 2025
- Meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025
- Meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025
- Meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for several cases and discuss proposed rule changes. The body will also review a request for rule changes from Arrow Pest Control and a new examinations testing platform.
- Proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.117(H)(2)(L) and LAC 7:XXV.117(H)(2)(M)
- Stipulated cases for Jesse Winfrey (24-SPCC-2577) and Thomas Sanchez (24-SPCC-2579)
- Contested cases for Edward Reynolds (24-SPCC-2544 and 24-SPCC-2560)
- Request for review of proposed rule changes from Arrow Pest Control
- Presentation on a new examinations testing platform by Dr. Ansel Rankins, Sr.
The Commission approved a new online examination testing platform and accepted proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.117(H)(2)(L) and (M). The board also resolved several adjudicatory cases involving pest control operators, issuing fines for regulatory violations.
- Approved move to Everblue online testing platform
- Accepted rule changes for LAC 7:XXV.117(H)(2)(L) and LAC 7:XXV.117(H)(2)(M)
- Accepted stipulation for Thomas Sanchez to pay $2,500 penalty ($1,250 suspended)
- Accepted stipulation for Jesse Winfrey to pay $4,700 penalty
- Found Edward Reynolds in violation of three charges and assessed $600 in total penalties
- Found Edward Reynolds in violation of one charge in Case No. 24-SPCC-2560 and assessed $200 penalty
- Approved minutes from June 18, 2024, and September 18, 2024 meetings
- Disapproved two licensee applications due to unmet qualifications
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission is holding an in-person public hearing to receive comments on proposed changes to several rules covering definitions, employee registration, and licensee obligations. The meeting will take place on October 28, 2024, at the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry in Baton Rouge.
- Public hearing on LAC 7:XXV.101 (Definitions)
- Public hearing on LAC 7:XXV.113(O) (Registration of Employees)
- Public hearing on LAC 7:XXV.113(P) (Duties of Licensee and Registered Employee)
- Public hearing on LAC 7:XXV.117(D) (Obligations of the Licensee/Permittee)
- Public hearing on LAC 7:XXV.117(E)(1)(a), 117(H), 117(H)(1)-(4) (Obligations of the Licensee/Permittee)
The Commission introduced proposed changes to definitions and rules regarding employee registration and licensee obligations. Public comments were received on several sections of LAC 7:XXV.117. No final votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Commission will conduct contested and stipulated hearings for four specific cases. The body will also review product labels for Atticus, LLC and proposed rule changes from Arrow Pest Control.
- Contested cases: Edward Reynolds (Case 24-SPCC-2544 and 24-SPCC-2560)
- Stipulated cases: Mike Lollar (Case 24-SPCC-2574) and David Williams (Case 24-SPCC-2539)
- Review of Atticus, LLC products for potpourri listing labels
- Review of proposed rule changes from Arrow Pest Control
- Approval of June 18, 2024, minutes
The Commission approved three termiticide labels for the Potpourri listing and rejected one. It also accepted two stipulated penalties totaling $4,700 for regulatory violations and approved six licensee applications.
- Accepted $2,000 penalty for Mike Lollar/NOLA Pest Control (unanimous)
- Accepted $2,700 penalty for David Williams/Big River Pest Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved Elusion 2 SC, Talak 7.9, and Ternate SC labels for termiticide use (unanimous)
- Approved updating Notion 2 SC label to state 'not approved for use in Louisiana' (unanimous)
- Approved 6 licensee applications
- Disapproved 1 licensee application due to qualifications
- Approved June 27, 2024 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Deferred June 18, 2024 meeting minutes and Arrow Pest Control rule review to December 11, 2024 (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will hold a special meeting on June 27, 2024, to receive a research report from LSU's Structural Pest Control program and discuss a related research contract. The agenda also includes public comment periods and routine procedural items. The agenda is tentative until 24 hours before the meeting.
- LSU Program of Structural Pest Control Research Report by Dr. Qian 'Karen' Sun
- LSU Structural Pest Control Research Contract discussion
The Structural Pest Control Commission met to review research reports and contracts. The commission voted to recommend continued funding for the LSU Structural Pest Control Research program.
- Recommended approval of continued funding for the LSU Structural Pest Control Research program (unanimous)
- Deferred LSU Structural Pest Control Research Contract to department counsel
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission Research Committee will meet to hear a research report from LSU's Program of Structural Pest Control. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comments, approval of minutes, and the research report. The agenda is tentative until 24 hours before the meeting.
- LSU Program of Structural Pest Control research report presented by Dr. Qian 'Karen' Sun
- Public comments periods (two opportunities)
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
The Structural Pest Control Commission Research Committee reviewed a research report from LSU. The committee unanimously recommended that funding for the LSU research program continue.
- Approved May 10, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended approval of continued funding for LSU research program (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will hear contested cases (Joseph Cohn, David Williams, Jacob Cohn) and stipulated cases (Jeremy Calais, Thomas Casselberry, Philip McDonald). The commission will also consider proposed rule changes to licensing and registration regulations, approve ADA rules, and review licensee applications. Reports from the LPMA and LDAF are scheduled.
- Contested cases: Case 24-SPCC-2538 (Joseph Cohn), 24-SPCC-2539 (David Williams), 24-SPCC-2545 (Jacob Cohn)
- Stipulated cases: Case 24-SPCC-2541 (Jeremy Calais), 24-SPCC-2559 (Thomas Casselberry), 24-SPCC-2561 (Philip McDonald)
- Proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.101 (Definitions), 113 (Registration of Employees), and 117 (Obligations of Licensee/Permittee)
- Approval of ADA rules
- Licensee applications: Layman Bolden Sr., Jonathan Pruitt, Jorge Araujo
The Commission approved proposed rule changes for structural pest control and new ADA accessibility rules for open meetings. Several pest control operators were fined for regulatory violations, and two licensee applications were denied. The board also accepted a nomination for the research committee and approved the Mississippi Master Termite Course.
- Approved proposed structural pest control rule changes (unanimous)
- Approved ADA rules for open meeting participation (unanimous)
- Fined Jeremy Calais $2,000 (unanimous)
- Fined Thomas Casselberry $1,200, with $600 suspended (unanimous)
- Fined Philip McDonald $500, with $250 suspended (unanimous)
- Fined Joseph Cohn a total of $700 across three violations (unanimous)
- Fined Jacob Cohn $900 total for violations 3, 4, and 5 (mixed/unanimous)
- Denied licensee applications for Jonathan Pruitt and Jorge Araujo (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings on seven contested cases (including continuances) and three stipulated cases. New business includes an LPMA report, subcommittee nominations, and an LDAF report. The commission will also consider a licensee application for retesting by Marlene Duhon.
- Contested cases: 24-SPCC-2513 and 24-SPCC-2530 (Stacy Dufrene), 24-SPCC-2538 (Joseph Cohn continuance), 24-SPCC-2539 (David Williams continuance), 24-SPCC-2541 (Jeremy Calais continuance), 24-SPCC-2544 (Edward Reynolds continuance), 24-SPCC-2545 (Jacob Cohn continuance)
- Stipulated cases: 24-SPCC-2540 (Steven Jackson), 24-SPCC-2542 (Curnis Suire), 24-SPCC-2543 (Andy McDonald)
- New business: LPMA report by Layne Salvant and Jeff Hargrave, SPCC subcommittee nominations, LDAF report by Kelly Moore
- Licensee application: Request to retest by Marlene Duhon
- Approval of December 12, 2023 minutes
The Structural Pest Control Commission held adjudicatory hearings and approved penalties for several licensees. Stacy Dufrene was found in violation of multiple charges across two cases, resulting in fines and a requirement to attend a Master Termite Course. The commission also accepted stipulations for three other cases and approved a partial retest request.
- Found Stacy Dufrene in violation of charges (Case 24-SPCC-2513) and assessed $2,976.00 penalty (unanimous)
- Found Stacy Dufrene in violation of charges (Case 23-SPCC-2530) and assessed $4,100.00 penalty and requirement to attend Master Termite Course (unanimous)
- Accepted stipulated facts and penalties for Steven Jackson (unanimous)
- Accepted stipulated facts and penalties for Curnis Suire (unanimous)
- Accepted stipulated facts and penalties for Andy McDonald (unanimous)
- Approved nominations for SPCC Subcommittee (unanimous)
- Approved Marlene Duhon to retest for LP1 and LP2 phases, pending CACTP completion (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)