{"id":"0ab043fc-1eba-4fe9-924d-e5aee9e2a9f2","task":"Look up a California structural pest control license and understand the SPCB vs. DPR jurisdiction split","domain":"pestboard.ca.gov","steps":["Clarify jurisdiction first: the Structural Pest Control Board (pestboard.ca.gov) licenses for-hire structural (in/around buildings) pest control operators, field representatives, and businesses; DPR (cdpr.ca.gov) licenses agricultural Qualified Applicators separately","Use the SPCB 'Search For A License' tool at pestboard.ca.gov/license.shtml","Search by name, business name, license number, or use Advanced Search for location/status filters","Identify which SPCB branch applies: Branch 1 (fumigation), Branch 2 (general/household pest), or Branch 3 (wood-destroying pests/organisms)","Note cancelled or expired licenses do not appear in the online search - call SPCB (916-561-8704) for historical status"],"gotchas":["Confusing SPCB (structural) with DPR (agricultural QAL/QAC) is the most common error - they are separate boards with separate databases","A Branch 2 or Branch 3 license does not confer fumigation authority - Branch 1 is a distinct, more heavily regulated license"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T03:26:36.806Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/0ab043fc-1eba-4fe9-924d-e5aee9e2a9f2"}