IOWA

Structural Pest Control Contacts

State Website: http://www.agriculture.state.ia.us/

Principal Structural Pest Control Official
Name Gretchen Paluch, Ph.D
Title Chief
Agency Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Division Pesticide Bureau, Food, Safety and Animal Health Division
Address Wallace Building – 502 East 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
Phone 515-281-8590
Fax 515-242-6497
Email gretchen.paluch@iowaagriculture.gov
Continuing Education Official
Name Mark Lohafer
Title Program Planner
Agency Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Division Pesticide Bureau, Food, Safety and Animal Health Division
Address Wallace Building – 502 East 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
Phone 515-281-8506
Fax 515-242-6497
Email mark.lohafer@iowaagriculture.gov
Laboratory Official
Name Travis Knight, Ph.D
Title Chief
Agency Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Division Iowa Laboratory Facility
Address 22320 South Ankeny Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50023-9093
Phone 515-724-1478
Fax 515-725-1462
Email travis.knight@iowaagriculture.gov
Extension Pesticide Coordinator
Name Kristine Schaefer
Title Program Manager
Agency Iowa State University
Division 8 Insectary
Address 2311 Pammel Dr, Ames, IA 50011-1025
Phone 515-294-4286
Fax 515-294-8027
Email schaefer@iastate.edu
Registration Official
Name Karen Robbins
Title Administrative Asst.
Agency Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Division Pesticide Bureau, Food, Safety and Animal Health Division
Address Wallace Building – 502 East 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
Phone 515-281-8591
Fax 515-242-6497
Email karen.robbins@iowaagriculture.gov
Certification Official
Name Tammy Green
Title Administrative Asst.
Agency Iowa Dept. of Agriculture & Land Stewardship
Division Pesticide Bureau, Food, Safety and Animal Health Division
Address Wallace Building – 502 East 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-0051
Phone 515-281-5601
Fax 515-242-6497
Email tammy.green@iowaagriculture.gov

Revised:

Contact ASPCRO

  • Primary Contact

    Linda Johns

  • Phone

    (612) 626-2213

  • Address

    340 Coffey Hall
    1420 Eckles Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55108

About ASPCRO

The Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving the regulation of structural pest control across the United States. ASPCRO brings together state and federal regulators, industry professionals, and stakeholders to promote science-based policies that protect public health, property, and the environment. Through collaboration, education, and the development of regulatory tools and guidance, we support effective oversight and consistent enforcement nationwide.

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