Protecting California

Stay Informed and Protect Our Communities from Pests

Dear Community Leader,

Most homeowners and business owners don’t realize they’re under attack until it’s too late. Termites, cockroaches, and rodents operate silently, causing billions in property damage, spreading diseases, and even creating fire hazards. These pests threaten our health, homes, and local businesses, making effective pest control essential.

As a community leader, I want to ensure you remain informed about critical regulatory developments from California that impact our families, homes, and businesses.

California already maintains the strictest pest control regulations globally, with rigorous safety protocols built into the current process. Did you know that:

• • More than 70% of fumigation companies in Southern California are Latino-owned and operated.
  • Nearly 85% of fumigation workers are Latino and earn family-supporting wages.
  • Increased regulations would add costly delays for home mortgages, burdening our real estate economy.
  • Fumigation is critical to maintaining structural integrity, particularly in earthquake-prone areas, and controlling pests like bed bugs, cockroaches, and rodents that spread diseases, particularly affecting low-income communities.

I invite you to sign up for our newsletter. You’ll receive periodic updates on these issues, ensuring you’re informed about regulatory matters affecting your community.

By staying informed, we can advocate collectively for sensible policies that protect public health and our local economy.

Together, we can support pest control professionals in maintaining our homes and businesses’ safety and structural integrity.

Sign up today and join our effort to keep our communities pest-free and informed.

Stay Updated on Local Pest Control Regulations

Most residents and business owners in our community don’t recognize pest threats until the damage is extensive. Termites, cockroaches, and rodents silently wreak havoc, causing billions in property damage annually, spreading serious diseases, and even creating fire hazards by chewing through wiring. Effective pest management is crucial to safeguarding our community’s health, homes, and economic stability.

As a local elected official, it is vital to stay informed about regulatory developments because measures impacting pest control tools could severely impact our constituents, the real estate market, and local businesses.

California already enforces the strictest pest control regulations globally, with comprehensive safety protocols built into the existing process. Consider these important points:

• • Over 70% of fumigation businesses in Southern California are Latino-owned and operated.
  • Approximately 85% of fumigation workers are Latino and earn wages that support their families.
  • Increased regulation would result in costly delays for home purchases, negatively impacting the local real estate market.
  • Effective fumigation is vital for structural safety in earthquake-prone areas and for controlling disease-spreading pests, particularly those that affect low-income and vulnerable communities.

Please sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on critical community regulatory changes. Regular updates will ensure you have timely information to make informed decisions and advocate effectively for sensible policies.

Together, we can protect public health, support local businesses, and maintain the integrity and safety of our community’s homes and infrastructure.

Please sign up today to stay informed and support efforts to keep our communities safe and pest-free.

Important Regulatory Updates on Pest Control for Our Constituents

Termites, cockroaches, and rodents threaten homes and businesses across California. They cause billions in property damage yearly, spread dangerous diseases, and create fire hazards through damage to electrical wiring. Effective pest management is crucial for safeguarding our constituents’ health, safety, and economic well-being.

As a legislator, your awareness of regulatory developments from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations (CDPR) is vital, and their decisions could impact the livelihoods of thousands of workers, the affordability of housing, and public health.

California already maintains the world’s strictest pest control regulations, with rigorous safety protocols embedded in the existing system. Consider these key points:

• • More than 70% of fumigation companies in Southern California are Latino-owned and operated.
  • Approximately 85% of fumigation workers are Latino, relying on these jobs for family-supporting wages.
  • New regulations would increase delays and costs associated with home mortgages, adversely affecting our state’s real estate market.
  • Effective fumigation is essential for maintaining structural integrity, particularly in earthquake-prone regions, and preventing the spread of diseases by pests such as bed bugs, cockroaches, and rodents.

We invite you to sign up for our newsletter to receive periodic updates on critical regulatory matters impacting our constituents and communities. Staying informed enables you to advocate effectively for sensible policies that balance public health, economic stability, and safety.

Together, we can advocate for regulations that protect public health and promote economic prosperity while ensuring our homes and businesses remain safe and structurally sound.

Please sign up today.

Protect Your Business—Stay Informed on Pest Control Regulations

As someone working in the trades, you understand firsthand how critical it is to maintain safe, healthy, and structurally sound environments. Termites, cockroaches, and rodents pose severe threats, causing billions in damage, spreading illnesses, and increasing fire risks due to electrical damage. Effective pest control is not only essential for the health and safety of your clients but also vital to your business’s reputation and operational efficiency.

California maintains the strictest pest control regulations globally, yet further restrictions on pest control tools could significantly impact your business operations and bottom line. Here’s why this matters to you:

• • Over 70% of fumigation companies in Southern California are Latino-owned, contributing significantly to our local economies.
  • Nearly 85% of fumigation workers are Latino, earning wages critical to family financial stability.
  • Increased regulations would mean costly delays and additional expenses for homeowners and businesses, affecting demand for trade services related to property maintenance and construction.
  • Effective pest control is essential to maintaining structural integrity, particularly critical in earthquake-prone regions, and for preventing diseases spread by common pests.

We encourage you to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on developments affecting your industry. You’ll receive timely updates, ensuring you’re well-informed about regulatory changes and prepared to advocate for policies that support your business and our community’s safety.

Together, we can ensure our businesses thrive by maintaining safe, pest-free environments.

Sign up today and be part of our informed and active trades community.

Our local economy is reliant on real estate, which depends on pest management to eradicate termites to qualify for a government backed mortgages, like FHA or VA loans. Pest management is also critical to get rid of bed bugs, cockroaches, mice and rats that can infest homes and apartments.

So our chamber is very interested in any local, state or federal laws that would interfere with our economic prosperity, especially when it comes to Latino- owned businesses.

In the Los Angeles region, more than 70 percent of fumigation companies are small businesses owned and operated by Hispanics. They are honest workers who provide jobs paying more than $15 per hour to Hispanics looking to share in the American Dream.

I have been contacted by a number of Latino pest control owners who are worried that the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is considering new restrictions that would greatly hamper these businesses and hurt our real estate market. These restrictions will ultimately put them of business.

In addition to the impact on businesses, their customers also could suffer. Many of these working families will be forced to spend more money they don’t have to leave their homes or apartments for longer periods of time. Also, if apartment owners are unable to tent and fumigate a building, residents may be forced to live in dwellings with an unacceptable level of pests that spread diseases and damage their quality of life.

On behalf our community, I would appreciate your review of this matter. Please contact CDPR and let them know that their polices threaten an important sector of our local economy and the hundreds of hardworking Latinos who depend on pest management for their livelihoods and their quality of life.

With respect and appreciation.

Protect Property Integrity and Resident Health

As a property manager, you play a vital role in maintaining safe, livable, and healthy housing for countless families. You understand better than anyone that pests like termites, bed bugs, cockroaches, and rodents are not minor inconveniences—they are serious threats to the safety of residents and the integrity of buildings.

That’s why we’re reaching out to invite you to join a growing coalition of professionals, business owners, and community leaders who are staying informed and engaged on issues that directly impact your work and your residents’ well-being.

Pest management is more than maintenance—it’s a public health service and a critical component of real estate. Termite control is often required for financing through FHA or VA loans, and effective pest control prevents infestations that lead to property damage, tenant complaints, and costly repairs. When pest management tools are limited or access is delayed, property managers are the ones left dealing with the consequences—longer tenant displacement, increased expenses, and heightened liability.

This coalition is here to ensure your voice is heard and your expertise is part of the conversation. By signing up, you’ll receive timely updates on any new policies or regulations that could affect your operations. You’ll also have access to resources and support to help you advocate for practical, science-based decisions that protect both your properties and your tenants.

We encourage you to stay informed, stay engaged, and be part of the solution. Sign up today to join the coalition and help us safeguard the homes, businesses, and communities we all serve.

Realtors—Join the Coalition to Protect Property Sales and Client Trust

As a trusted real estate professional, your clients depend on you to guide them through one of the most important decisions of their lives—buying or selling a home. But too often, unseen challenges like pest infestations can derail deals, delay closings, and diminish buyer confidence.

That’s why we’re inviting you to join a coalition of industry leaders, housing professionals, and community advocates dedicated to keeping you informed on issues impacting your ability to do business effectively and protect your clients.

Pest management isn’t just a maintenance issue—it’s a vital part of the real estate process. Government-backed loans like FHA and VA often require termite inspections and clearance before escrow can close. The entire transaction is at risk if pest control tools or services are restricted or delayed. Real estate agents, especially those working in California’s tight and fast-moving market, can’t afford that uncertainty.

The coalition’s mission is simple: ensure that decisions affecting pest management are grounded in science, protect the health of families, and preserve the strength of our housing market. By signing up, you’ll receive periodic updates about local, state, and federal developments that may impact your clients, your deals, and your business.

We know you’re busy, but staying informed is the best way to protect your closings, maintain client trust, and keep the market moving. Join the coalition today and stand with professionals who know that clean, safe, pest-free homes aren’t just nice, they’re essential.

Mortgage Professionals—Join the Coalition to Protect Property Values and Lending Timelines

As a mortgage professional, you understand the importance of efficiency, accuracy, and trust in every transaction. Delays or disruptions, especially caused by pest infestations, can stall escrows, frustrate clients, and jeopardize deals.

That’s why we’re asking you to join a growing coalition of real estate, housing, and lending professionals committed to staying informed and engaged on issues that affect the integrity of home sales, loan processing, and buyer satisfaction.

Pest control is a critical part of many mortgage transactions. FHA, VA, and other government-backed loans often require a termite inspection and clearance before a home can qualify for funding. Without reliable and timely pest management, buyers can lose eligibility, sellers can lose deals, and lenders face delays that affect your timelines and bottom line.

Moreover, ongoing access to effective pest control helps preserve property values and maintain the structural integrity of the homes tied to your loans. When infestations go unchecked due to policy changes or regulatory barriers, the financial risk doesn’t just fall on homeowners; it affects the entire lending ecosystem.

By signing up for our coalition’s updates, you’ll be the first to know about any developments that could impact your clients, lending operations, or the housing market. You’ll also be part of a network advocating for practical, science-based solutions that support homeownership, public health, and economic stability.

We invite you to stay connected and informed and protect your business by joining our coalition today.