The current rule makes it hard to hire people. He asked that the Board go back to the old rule. Bob McQueen of Texas Pest Control Association asked that the Board not go backwards. The requirements for commercial and non-commercial applicators should be equal. Bobby Hoelscher , an independent pest control operator, expressed the view that schools need a noncommercial applicator.
More training also needs to be provided.
Consider for Adoption Section 599.6 Real Estate Transaction Report Form and 593.21 Commercial and Noncommercial Technician License Requirements. Mrs. Jo-Christy Brown moved and Mr. Phil Tham seconded to adopt the rule. Dr. Roger Gold offered a friendly amendment that was accepted to make the effective date requiring all companies to be using the form June 1, 2001. The motion passed. Mr. Tham moved and Mrs. Madeline Gamble seconded to adopt the rule.