SOUTH DAKOTA

Structural Pest Control Contacts

State Website: https://danr.sd.gov/

Administrative Structural Pest Control Official
Name Tom Gere, C.C.A
Title Scientist Manager
Agency South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division Inspection, Compliance & Remediation Program
Address 523 East Capitol, Foss Building, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone 605-773-4432
Fax 605-773-3481
Email Tom.Gere@state.sd.us
Principal Structural Pest Control Official
Name Tom Gere, C.C.A
Title Scientist Manager
Agency South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division Inspection, Compliance & Remediation Program
Address 523 East Capitol, Foss Building, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone 605-773-4432
Fax 605-773-3481
Email Tom.Gere@state.sd.us
Registration Official
Name Kristia Thomas
Title Pesticide Registration Specialist
Agency South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division Inspection, Compliance & Remediation Program
Address 523 East Capitol, Foss Building, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone 605-773-4432
Fax 605-773-3481
Email Kristia.Thomas@state.sd.us
Certification Structural Pest Control Official
Name Valerie Mitchell
Agency South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division Inspection, Compliance & Remediation Program
Address 523 East Capitol, Foss Building, Pierre, SD 57501
Phone 605-773-4432
Fax 605-773-3481
Email Valerie.mitchell@state.sd.us
Laboratory Official
Name Katie Ahlstrom
Title Lab Manager
Agency Matrix Sciences, dba South Dakota Agricultural Laboratories
Address 1335 Western Avenue, Brookings, SD 57006
Phone 605-692-7325
Email katie.ahlstrom@sdaglabs.com
Extension Pesticide Coordinator
Name Stephen Robertson
Title Pesticide Educator Extension Field Specialist
Agency South Dakota State University
Address Berg Agriculture Hall 120, PO Box 2207D, Brookings, SD 57007
Phone 605-688-5550
Email Stephen.Robertson@sdstate.edu

Revised: 11/2023

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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