Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board to Meet

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board will meet Oct. 6 at 9:30 a.m. CDT in the conference room at the Porter Building at Ellington Agricultural Center, located at 436 Hogan Rd. in Nashville, Tenn.

The agenda includes a review and approval of previous meeting minutes, consideration of individuals seeking licensure in special categories, and scheduling of 2016 dates for board meetings and licensing examinations. The meeting will also include a demonstration on the use of dogs in pest detection and control. The meeting is open to the public.

The Tennessee Pest Control Licensing and Advisory Board comprises seven members representing the pest control industry and consumers. The board sets standards for licensing in categories of pesticide application. The board also advises the Tennessee Department of Agriculture on pest control issues and regulatory matters.

For more information, contact pesticide administrator Kathy Booker, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Regulatory Services Division at 615-837-5133 or Kathy.Booker@TN.gov.