Structural Pest Division – Georgia Department of Agriculture
Compliance Fact Sheet
New Company License
The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission recently approved your application for a Structural Pest
Control Company License to operate in the State of Georgia. This notice provides guidance on how to
comply with the Licensing Chapter of the Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act.
License Posting Requirement
A company license issued by the Georgia
Department of Agriculture (GDA) should be
included with this notice and posted as required
by rule which requires that all licenses be
displayed in a conspicuous place in the licensed
office.
Employee Registration
All employees who engage in the performance
or solicitation of structural pest control services
must hold an Employee Registration or
Certification credential. Employee Registration
requires pre-examination training, examination,
and application for an employee registration
credential including a registration fee of $10.00.
If the employee is currently credentialed, then
the licensee is required to request registration
under the new company. More information
regarding examinations and requirements is
listed below under resources.
Employee Registration or Certified Operator
Card Replacement
If a credential is lost or damaged, a replacement
card should be requested online. There is a
$10.00 replacement fee. All employees and
operators must always carry the credential
when soliciting or providing pest control.
Designated Certified Operator Requirements
Each licensee shall designate a Certified
Operator (DCO) who shall be in charge of and
actively participate in providing adequate
personal supervision of the pest control
operations. The DCO is responsible for the
training of employees, auditing pest control
records for accuracy including but not limited to
the pesticide use records, contracts, Georgia
Wood Infestation Inspection Reports, Official
Waiver of the Georgia Minimum Treatment
Standards for the Control of Subterranean
Termites forms and inspection of pesticide
storage and service vehicles. If a licensee loses a
DCO, the licensee is required to notify GDA
immediately. If the DCO’s residence is more
than 100 miles from the licensed office, the
DCO may be required to provide additional
documentation on personal supervision of daily
pest control activities.
Vehicle Markings
The licensee must mark each service vehicle
used for sales and service. The complete
company name must be marked on the vehicle
in bold-print letters that are a minimum of two
inches in height with a contrasting background.
The marking must be firmly attached to the
outside of the vehicle.
Records
Pesticide use records, service records,
inspection record reports, contracts and Official
Waiver Forms are required to be maintained as
required by the Rules of the Georgia Structural
Pest Control Commission. These records must
be retained by the licensee and made available
to GDA for inspection upon request. All records
must be retained for a minimum of two years.
WDO contracts and supporting documentation
must be maintained during the contract period
and for two years following the expiration of
the contract. Routine record requests should be
provided at time of request but must be
provided to GDA within 48 hours of an official
request. If a record request involves a human
health or environmental risk, the record must
be provided immediately.
Updating Licensing Information & Renewal
The licensee is required by rule to notify the
department in writing and within ten days of
any changes including the mailing address,
physical location, phone number and the closing
of any office. Some of this information can be
updated by going to the website listed below
under resources. Licenses are required to be
renewed by June 30
th
of odd numbered years.
Insurance
The licensee is required to maintain insurance
coverage as required by the Georgia Structural
Pest Control Act for liability of bodily injury,
property damage and pollution. The licensee
must submit verification of coverage at the time
of renewal.
Inspections
Compliance inspections are routine for new
companies and existing companies. The DCO
will be contacted within 3-4 months by an
inspector to conduct a routine compliance
inspection. The inspection includes compliance
monitoring in the following regulatory areas:
pesticide use, pesticide use record keeping, pest
control contracts, pesticide storage and
disposal, service vehicles and employee
credential verification. If non-compliance is
discovered, then the rule will be discussed, and
assistance will be provided to ensure future
compliance. Other compliance assistance will be
provided such as providing information on new
guidance policies, regulations, and label
restrictions.
Online Resources
•
Forms & Applications
•
Georgia Pest Exam Program
•
Licensing & Recertification Records Online
•
Update License Information or request
replacement cards
•
Laws & Regulations
•
SPCC Guidance Policies
•
Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission
•
Georgia Pest Control Association
•
Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia
Also listed at www.agr.georgia.gov/structural
If further assistance is needed, contact the
Structural Pest Division Office or an inspector at
(404) 656-3641 or inspection@agr.georgia.gov
The Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission and Georgia Department of Agriculture have issued this guidance document to help pest management
professionals comply with the Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act. This document does not include all regulatory requirements. Refer to the
complete Rules of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Act for all rules and regulations.
SPCC: Notice 14-03
Updated 5/9/2023
