
Structural Pest Control
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates all companies and operators providing structural pest control services within the State of Georgia. We make sure that consumers get safe, standardized, and quality pest control services.
Highlights
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About this Program
Georgia licenses and regulates pest management professionals who specialize in structural pest control: inspecting for and eliminating unwanted insects and/or animals in or around structures. All people or businesses performing this service must have a structural pest control company license.
The Structural Pest Division (SPD) protects the health, safety and welfare of Georgians and safeguards the environment by licensing, regulating, and enforcing state and federal structural pesticide laws. We aim to promote compliance, prevent human and environmental harm, and deliver exemplary customer service to the public and the industry. We provide compliance assistance, education, and consumer protection, and we pursue regulatory actions when appropriate.
Search for Licensed Structural Pest Companies, Employees, and Operators
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Structural Pest Control Commission
The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission partners with GDA to serve the public and the pest management industry by
- Advising the Georgia Department of Agriculture about enforcement
- Disseminating and explaining the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act
- Ensuring that pest management companies are properly licensed
- Ensuring that pest control operators are certified
- Ensuring that pest management employees are registered
See more details on the Structural Pest Control Commission page.
License Types
Licenses for this Program
Licenses for this Program
Laws & Regulations
Laws and Regulations
Laws and Regulations
- Structural Pest Control Act (O.C.G.A. § 43-45)
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- Rules of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Fair Business Practices Act
- Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission (Effective July 1, 2021)
- International Residential Building Code - Ventilation
Contact Us
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Structural Pest Office
pest@agr.georgia.gov Tel: (404) 656-3641 Fax: (404) 463-6671
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Derrick Lastinger
Structural Pest Division Director
derrick.lastinger@agr.georgia.gov Tel: (404) 656-3641 -
Ali Ikner
Certification, Training, & Licensing
ali.ikner@agr.georgia.gov Tel: (404) 656-3641 -
Tim Taylor
Compliance & Enforcement
timothy.taylor@agr.georgia.gov Tel: (404) 656-3641