1110 Department of Consumer Affairs, Boards
Program Descriptions

84 - STRUCTURAL PEST CONTROL BOARD

The Structural Pest Control Board (Board) licenses and regulates Structural Pest Control Operators and companies. Scientific and professional standards are necessary to assure the public that persons obtain and maintain the skills and knowledge to inspect the structural condition of buildings for pests and wood-destroying organisms, identify pests and organisms, apply chemicals, and recommend and implement other means to control structural pests. The Board's objective is to license those persons that possess the necessary qualifications to professionally perform structural pest control work and to assist consumers in resolving disputes with pest control companies.

Effective October 23, 2009, the Board was transferred to the Department of Pesticide Regulations pursuant to Chapter 18, Statutes of 2009 (AB X4 20).