Structural Pest Control Commission public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for stipulated and contested cases. Members will discuss proposed rule changes regarding licensing, termite control, and fumigation. The body will also review licensee applications and status reports.
- Stipulated cases: Gerald Taylor, Rodney Teel, and James Seay
- Contested cases: Willie Cripps and Chris Kleinpeter
- Proposed rule changes for licensee recertification grace periods and work requirements
- Discussion on minimum specifications for termite control and structural fumigation
- Review of licensee applications report
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission Rules Committee will discuss several proposed regulatory changes, including a grace period for licensee recertification, work requirements for licensing, and rules for donation of pest control work. The committee will also consider updates to termination notice requirements, employee registration, recordkeeping, pre-treatment notification, fumigation standards, and fumigation notification options. These are discussion items only; no final decisions are scheduled at this meeting.
- Discussion of Licensee Recertification Grace Period
- Discussion of Work Required for Licensing in Structural Pest Control
- Discussion of Donation of Structural Pest Control Work
- Requirements for Termination Notices and Registration of Employees (LAC 7:XXV.113)
- Pre-Treatment Notification options and Minimum Specifications for Fumigation (LAC 7:XXV.141, 147)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Commission accepted five stipulated cases with penalties and ruled on two contested cases. It also approved updates to monthly reporting rules, enforcement revisions, and specific pest control contracts.
- Approved $1,200 penalty ($600 suspended) for Ira Hays (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 penalty ($600 suspended) for Wendell Delatte (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 penalty ($600 suspended) for James Cripps (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 penalty ($600 suspended) for Bret Cook (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 penalty ($600 suspended) for Arrow Exterminators (unanimous)
- Found Carl A. Thompson, Jr. guilty and assessed $2,500 penalty (unanimous)
- Dismissed all charges against Jacob Cohn (unanimous)
- Approved increase for monthly reports and enforcement rule change (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Commission will conduct stipulated and contested cases involving several pest control companies. The body will also discuss proposed rule changes regarding licensee obligations and enforcement, and review product labels for Albaugh Specialty Products.
- Stipulated cases for Hawx Services LLC, Pelican Pest Control, Nick’s Pest Defense, Cotton’s Pest Control, and Arrow Exterminator DBA Stark Exterminators
- Contested cases for Carl Thompson Jr. and Jacob Cohn (Arrow Pest Control of Baton Rouge)
- Proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.117(L) and LAC 7:XXV.126
- Review of Albaugh Specialty Products labels for Bifenthrin and Imidacloprid products
- Executive session regarding Hilbun Pest Control contracts for subterranean termite treatment
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission Contract Committee will consider two contracts for Hilbun Pest Control: a pre-construction termite treatment contract and a post-construction termite treatment and damage repair warranty. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.
- Hilbun Pest Control pre-construction termite treatment contract
- Hilbun Pest Control post-construction termite treatment and damage repair warranty
- Approval of June 17, 2025 minutes
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will meet July 1, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on several items, including a stipulated case for Allstar Exterminating Co., new product labels for Bora-Care and Environmental Science U.S. LLC, and contracts for Hilbun Pest Control related to termite treatment. The commission will also hear reports from LSU and LDAF and set future meeting dates.
- Case 25-SPCC-2591 — Chris Kleinpeter / Allstar Exterminating Co. (stipulated case)
- Bora-Care product label consideration — Kim Kelley-Tunis
- Environmental Science U.S. LLC label (Agenda SC-93182-23-101563)
- Contract with Hilbun Pest Control for pre- and post-construction termite treatment and damage repair warranty (discussed in executive session)
- Future meeting dates: September 24, 2025, and December 10, 2025
The Commission accepted a stipulation for a $1,000 penalty against Chris Kleinpeter for label violations. The board also approved the Agenda SC label and continued funding for the LSU research program.
- Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 (unanimous)
- Accepted $1,000 penalty stipulation for Chris Kleinpeter (unanimous)
- Approved Agenda SC label
- Tabled Hillbun Pest Control contracts pending changes (unanimous)
- Approved continued funding for LSU research program
- Deferred review of Bora-Care treatment until next meeting
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission's Contract Committee will consider approving multiple pest control service contracts from Orkin, Hilbun Pest Control, and Massey Service Inc. for termite treatments and warranties. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from December 2022 and public comment periods.
- Orkin Pest Control: residential post-construction termite retreat agreements for bait and supplemental treatment
- Hilbun Pest Control: pre- and post-construction subterranean termite treatment contracts including damage repair warranty
- Massey Service Inc.: seven service agreements for termite protection, baiting, and wood-destroying insect services for residential, commercial, and multi-family structures
- Approval of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Public comments allowed at start and end of meeting
The Contract Review Committee voted to recommend the disapproval of several service contracts from Massy and Orkin Pest Control. One Hilbun Pest Control contract was recommended for approval with updates, while two other Hilbun contracts were recommended for disapproval.
- Approved June 1, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended disapproval of all Massy contracts to the commission (unanimous)
- Recommended disapproval of Orkin Pest Control contracts to the commission (unanimous; Jamie Gilbert recused)
- Recommended disapproval of Hilbun Pre-Construction Contract for the Treatment of Subterranean Termite to the commission (unanimous)
- Recommended approval with updates for Hilbun Post-Construction Contract for the Treatment of Subterranean Termite - Damage Repair Warranty to the commission (unanimous)
- Recommended disapproval of Hilbun Post-Construction Contract for the Treatment of Subterranean Termite to the commission (unanimous)
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission Research Committee will meet to review a research report regarding the LSU Program of Structural Pest Control. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and approval of minutes.
- LSU Program of Structural Pest Control research report presented by Dr. Qian “Karen” Sun
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Louisiana Structural Pest Control Commission is holding a public hearing to receive comments on specific rules. The discussion focuses on the obligations of licensees and permittees.
- Public comments on LAC 7:XXV.117(L) Obligations of the Licensee/Permittee
- Public comments on LAC 7:XXV.117(M) Obligations of the Licensee/Permittee
The Commission held a public hearing to introduce proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.117(L) and LAC 7:XXV.117(M) regarding obligations of the licensee/permittee. One member of the public provided a comment. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Structural Pest Control Commission
The Structural Pest Control Commission will hold adjudicatory hearings for two cases: a stipulated case (25-SPCC-2581, Herman Mancuso) and a contested case (25-SPCC-2589, Cyril Sonnier). The commission will also consider proposed rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.126 on enforcement, receive reports from the LPMA and LDAF, and review licensee applications. Future meeting dates are set for July 1, September 17, and December 10, 2025.
- Adjudicatory hearing: Stipulated Case 25-SPCC-2581 — Herman Mancuso
- Adjudicatory hearing: Contested Case 25-SPCC-2589 — Cyril Sonnier
- Proposed rule change: LAC 7:XXV.126 — Enforcement
- LPMA Report by Morgan Milling and Jeff Hargrave
- LDAF Report by Kelly Moore
The Structural Pest Control Commission approved rule changes regarding enforcement under LAC 7:XXV.126. The board also accepted stipulations for two penalty cases and reviewed 22 licensee applications.
- Approved minutes from December 11, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted $2,000 penalty stipulation for Herman Mancuso/H & M Pest Control (unanimous)
- Accepted $1,000 penalty stipulation for Cyril Sonnier/Sonnier’s Exterminating Co. (unanimous)
- Approved rule changes to LAC 7:XXV.126 Enforcement (unanimous)
- Reviewed 22 licensee applications; 3 were disapproved due to qualifications