Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Atiya Smith’s organization
Aug 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission conducted elections for the positions of Chairman and Vice-chair and discussed several operational updates. Key topics included a briefing on the UGA Bee Program, certification and training program updates, and field operation reports noting an increase in complaints and unlicensed activity. The Commission reviewed enforcement efforts against unlicensed entities, discussed outreach initiatives including educational workshops, and approved modifications to the Recertification Instructor Qualification. Furthermore, updates were provided regarding legislative outlooks, the National Pest Management Association, and the ASPCRO annual meeting. The Commission also reviewed and acted upon various company license applications.
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Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission received various updates from the Department of Agriculture regarding personnel, pest monitoring initiatives, and laboratory programs. Discussions covered Certification and Training challenges, including technical server issues affecting testing sites, and field operation reports focusing on increased inspections and outreach. The enforcement report highlighted concerns regarding unlicensed door-to-door sales. Additionally, the commission reviewed rulemaking implementation updates, policies on termite control devices, potential revisions to recertification instructor qualifications, and legislative and industry updates regarding the Farm Bill and rodenticide regulations. Finally, the meeting included an announcement of an upcoming retirement and the approval of various company license applications.
May 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Commission Minutes
The Commission discussed several key items, including an entomology update and transition plans for a retiring staff member, department operational updates involving import/export fumigation, and new initiatives for online payment portals and database modernization. Compliance efforts regarding unlicensed door-to-door sales were reviewed. Outreach activities were reported, including participation in recruitment and community events. The Commission approved revisions to the Recertification Course Approval Policy to address AI-generated content issues and inaccurate imagery. Updates on rulemaking implementation, including changes to vapor barrier requirements and termite monitoring products, were provided. Additionally, the Commission reviewed termite barrier regulatory interpretations, discussed standardizing recertification criteria, and received legislative and industry association updates.
Mar 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed several key items, including a University of Georgia urban entomology update on training workshops and manual development, and departmental updates regarding workload strain and the status of certification manuals. Updates were also provided on field inspection activities, certification and training procedures, and recent federal funding challenges for resource organizations. The Commission reviewed outreach initiatives, including termite workshops and webinars, and received a rulemaking update on the status of amended rules. A presentation was delivered on a new remote termite detection system, and the Commission reviewed updates on building code regulations and national pest management association priorities. Finally, the Commission acted on various company license applications.
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