TDA Announces Structural Pest Control Advisory Committee

The Texas Department of Agriculture announced appointees selected to serve on the newly formed Structural Pest Control Advisory Committee. They are

• Thomas Kezar of Austin and Gregory Orr of Houston are appointed as members expert in structural pest control application;
• Peggy Caruso of Katy, Johnny Hibbs of Carrollton and William Roberts of Plano are appointed as members representing public interest
• Dr. Michael Merchant of Dallas is appointed as the member from an institution of higher education knowledgeable in the science of pests and pest control
• William Stepan of Houston is appointed as the member representing the interests of structural pest control operators. 
• Dr. David Lakey is statutorily designated as a member of the committee as the commissioner of state health services. 

A member representing the interest of consumers based on the recommendation of a consumer advocacy group or association remains to be appointed.