Structural Pest Control

The Structural Pest Division ensures the competency of commercial pest management professionals through the certification, training, and licensing program. To ensure initial competency, there are requirements that must be met prior to certification, including training, experience, and examinations. Commercial pest management professionals also have continuing education requirements to maintain competency after they are licensed.

Licensing Information

Structural Pest Control Company License

Certified Operator License

Employee Registration

The Structural Pest compliance & enforcement program ensures that commercial pest management professionals comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to pesticides and pest management in Georgia. The program regulates structural pest control companies, providing inspections as requested by consumers as well as routine compliance audits to ensure that the companies are in compliance with laws and regulations.

Compliance Assistance

Fumigation Notification

Reporting Unlicensed Operators

Consumer Complaints

The Structural Pest outreach program supports our mission to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens of Georgia and the environment. SPD provides education and technical assistance to the regulated community to help them be in compliance and to prevent human and environmental harm by providing exceptional service to the public. We aid in public education for pesticide safety, understanding best practices, and compliance assistance. Additionally, we publish a quarterly newsletter for the pest management industry and work to connect pest management professionals with training resources and fact sheets.

Compliance Assistance

The Inside Buzz Newsletter

SPCC Guidance Policies and Fact Sheets

Integrated Pest Management for Georgia Schools and Child Care Facilities

Compliance Assistance Modules (CAM) Library

The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission partners with the GDA to effectively serve the public and the pest management industry. This partnership involves advising on enforcement measures and disseminating and explaining the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act. Additionally, the commission plays a crucial role in certifying pest control companies, operators, and employees to uphold industry standards and regulations. Together, these efforts aim to enhance the overall effectiveness and integrity of pest control practices in Georgia.

The Structural Pest Control Commission routinely meets on the second Tuesday of each month. For a complete list of upcoming meetings and locations, please visit the SPCC Public Notices page.

Structural Pest Control Commission Page

(https://agr.georgia.gov/structural-pest-control-commission-spcc)

SPCC Public Notices

(https://agr.georgia.gov/spcc-public-notices)