Primary Contact
Linda Johns
Working Committees
ASPCRO’s committees and working groups play a vital role in advancing our mission through focused collaboration on key regulatory topics. From label language to fumigation practices, each committee brings together experts to share knowledge, develop guidance, and support state-level implementation. Use the accordion list below to explore each committee’s purpose, members, and current initiatives. We invite members to stay informed and get involved where their expertise can make a difference.
Please note: We’re only displaying committee reports & supporting documents from the past five years. If you need access to older records, please contact ASPCRO for assistance.If you need access to older records, please contact ASPCRO for assistance.
Annual Meeting Planning Committee
The Planning Committee oversees the coordination of ASPCRO’s two major annual meetings: the Midyear Board of Directors meeting and the Annual Conference. Responsibilities include selecting meeting locations, securing venues, coordinating agendas and speakers, and organizing tours and receptions. The committee is made up of ASPCRO leadership, the host state, and industry representatives.
Building Code Committee
The Building Code Committee provides guidance on how green building standards and construction practices impact structural pest management. It reviews proposed changes to building codes for potential effects on pest control and offers revisions that support effective pest management. The committee also advises state agencies and stakeholders on structural IPM, termite control, fumigation, and construction practices.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee supports the development, organization, and maintenance of the ASPCRO website. Its responsibilities include improving site structure for easier navigation, developing searchable functions, building new content pages, and helping train members in website upkeep. The committee plays a key role in ensuring the site remains useful, accessible, and up to date for members and visitors.
Inspector Training (ITC) Committee
The Inspector Training Committee identifies the evolving training needs of State Lead Agencies involved in structural pest control regulation. It works to enhance the knowledge and skills of inspectors, managers, and enforcement staff by coordinating with SLAs, U.S. EPA, and training programs like PREP and PIRT. The committee aims to strengthen regulatory programs through targeted, up-to-date training opportunities.
Label Language Stewardship Committee
The committee was established to identify and develop strategies which decrease pesticide misuse through clear, concise, consistent, and enforceable language on structural pesticide labels.
Pest Management in Schools Committee
The Pest Management in Schools Committee’s mission is to assist member states with the improvement and implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and concepts in their respective states with the goal of promoting and protecting Children’s Environmental Safety.
Public Health Committee
The Public Health Committee serves as a liaison between regulatory agencies, EPA, and stakeholders to address emerging pest concerns that impact public health. It promotes pest prevention and vector control strategies, fosters collaboration, and monitors related federal and state activities. The committee also provides information on managing a range of public health pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, bed bugs, cockroaches, birds, and rodents.
Rodenticide Committee
The Rodenticide Committee provides guidance to state lead agencies on the safe and effective use of rodenticides in structural, residential, and some agricultural settings. It addresses application challenges, promotes risk mitigation measures, and advocates for responsible use to prevent misuse and protect wildlife. The committee also offers input to the U.S. EPA during regulatory reviews of rodenticide products.
Structural Fumigation Committee
The Structural Fumigation Committee was established in 2014 to be an advisory resource for U.S. EPA when non-soil (structural) fumigants are being reviewed through the Agency’s registration review process. The committee will maintain open communication and dialogue with other associations and stakeholders to most efficiently and effectively coordinate and collaborate technical application concerns related to the special niche occupied by this class of fumigants.
Structural Remediation Committee
The committee is charged with developing guidance and information resources for states when a structural misuse has occurred and to identify what clean-up or remediation efforts may need to be implemented that are protective of those responsible for remediation and cleanup operations. The resources developed may include incident response and remediation procedures and information that should be communicated to the public, regulated community and other state agencies.
Termiticide Label Review (TLRC) Committee
The Termiticide Label Review Committee (TLRC) advises the U.S. EPA and product registrants on termiticide labeling, efficacy, and application methods. It reviews new formulations, label amendments, and efficacy data to ensure regulatory and performance standards are met. While participation is voluntary, the TLRC plays a key role in representing state concerns during the federal registration process, with all proceedings kept confidential to protect proprietary information.
Termiticide Standards (TSC) Committee
The committee was established to work with the U.S. EPA to review and comment on proposed efficacy policies and guidelines to update existing product performance standards and acceptable test conditions for all termite control products.
State Meeting Assistance Services Committee
This committee promotes ASPCRO sponsored training programs such as “Structural Compliance Assistance Training”.
Liaisons
AAPCO/SFIREG Liaison
Kelly Friend (FL), Liaison
ASPCRO’s Update to SFIREG can be found here, under Meeting Materials.
ASPCRO Historian
George Saxton (IN)
CTAG Liaison
Linda Johns (MN), Liaison
2022 CTAG Liaison Annual Report
2022 CTAG Liaison Midyear Report
2020 CTAG Liaison Annual Report
TPSA Liaison
Liza Fleeson Trossbach (VA), Liaison