Pestworld – BC Recertifiaction Credits

The NPMA will be hosting PestWorld this year (October 20-23) in Hawaii.  If you are attending from BC you will be eligible for recertification credits for nearly all sessions offered.

To get credits you will need to complete an NPMA credit form and submit it to the SPMA when you return.

A full list of credits available will be online in September.

Cryonite Registered In Canada

The CPMA has worked in conjunction with the PMRA to identify the needs for our industry in terms of new products. Much of this focus has been on tools to battle bed bugs, and as of yesterday, PCOs now have one more tool in the box; Cryonite.

Cryonite is registered under PCP# 29573

NPMA FREE WEBINAR – Bed Bug Liability Issues

Bed Bug Liability Issues

Presented by Dan Gerber, Esq., Rumberger, Kirk and Caldwell
July 14, 2010
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (PST)

Bed bug service can be a new lucrative area of added service. But, as with any other business venture, liability and litigation issues must factor into your planning. PMP’s have to think through advertising, contracts, and guarantees. This seminar will highlight the problems PMPs might face as offer bed bug control service to their customers and offer solutions.

About the Speaker

Dan Gerber has represented pest control companies for more than 15 years. He has represented companies in commercial litigation, employment matters, and contract interpretation, among many areas of interest. He is a frequent lecturer and contributor in the industry.

REGISTER HERE

NPMA FREE WEBINAR – “IT’S TIME TO TWEET”

RE-ENERGIZE YOUR SOCIAL NETWORKING STRATEGY WITH “IT’S TIME TO TWEET”

It’s Time to Tweet

Presented by Professional Pest Management Alliance
June 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Thousands of businesses have set up Twitter accounts because they wanted to “check that off the social media to do box” but the overwhelming number of businesses aren’t using this communication tool to its full potential. During this session, we will offer a brief overview of the benefits for using Twitter and how to use it in your local market. We will then roll-up our sleeves and learn how to use @replies and #tags, write effective tweets, build your following base, and more so participants are armed with the tools they need to better use twitter as a powerful business development resource.

About the Speaker
Patricia Stofanak is an Account Manager at Vault Communications, the public relations and marketing agency for the Professional Pest Management Alliance. Stofanak holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising and Public Relations from The Pennsylvania State University. She has worked on developing and executing PPMA’s marketing programs since joining Vault in 2006 (formerly FCF Schmidt Public Relations). These programs include traditional media relations, online advertising, public service campaigns as well as search engine optimization and social media initiatives. PPMA launched @PestWorld, the consumer-facing NPMA Twitter account in 2009. Currently, @PestWorld converses with more than 1,160 followers and actively tweets several times daily.

NPMA Hosts FREE Webinar – Flies

WEBINAR – Establishing a Profitable Insect Control Program for Flies
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Flies are of concern as they can serve as both nuisance pests as well as pests of medical importance.  This session will investigate the importance of flies as public health and nuisance pests in pest control accounts. The identification, habits, biology of these pests will be presented. Ideas for prevention, exclusion and control of these abundant pests will be shared.

Dr. Robert Davis (Bob) is the Market Development Specialist for BASF Pest Control Solutions.  Davis holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Natural Resources, a Masters of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy degree, all from UNL. He is a Board Certified Entomologist and is active in service to the Entomological Society of America. His graduate degree work was focused on testing and evaluating termite control techniques. Davis has multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and has provided educational materials and articles through extension and professional magazine venues. He has provided many educational and research presentations in our industry for over twenty years.

REGISTER HERE

Training Session – June 9th

The SPMA of BC will be hosting a training seminar on June 9th that features Sean McCann (PhD student from Simon Fraser University).  He will discuss Bees, Wasps, and Look A Likes.

Lower Mainland Training / Meeting – Wed. June 9th, 2010

Date: Wednesday June 9th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Place – NEW LOCATION !!!: Hilton Metrotown (Burnaby) – 6083 McKay Blvd (off Kingsway) in Burnaby
Topic: Bees, Wasps, and Look A Likes
Speaker: Sean McCann of SFU
Credits: 1.5 Credits (Pest Management)
Other: Parking is free for 3 hours at the Crystal Mall (below the hotel)

FREE Ant Webinar

Joe Barile, field development and technical service representative for Bayer Environmental Science, will be presenting a Webinar on April 30, at 2 p.m. Barile will present research data, trends and tips relating to the management of ants and other pests.

REGISTER HERE.

Cosmetic Use of Pesticides in British Columbia

Cosmetic Use of Pesticides in British Columbia

Currently British Columbia requires companies applying pesticides to use the pesticides as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program. In IPM programs, all available information and treatment methods are considered in order to prevent and manage pest populations effectively, economically and in an environmentally sound manner.

In the August 25th 2009 Speech from the Throne, the Government of British Columbia committed to consult British Columbians on “new statutory protections to further safeguard the environment from cosmetic chemical pesticides.”

The advertised consultation period is now closed. Thank you for all the comments and responses that have been submitted.

The Ministry of Environment has carefully reviewed every response received during the consultation. Those responses have been compiled into a summary report so those who are interested can see the full range of submissions received.

* Click here (PDF/361 KB) to read the summary of comments received.
* Click here (PDF/91 KB) to read the background information and discussion topics.

Next Steps in the Consultation Process

All comments have been reviewed by the ministry and are being considered in determining ways to address the non-essential use of pesticides in British Columbia.

Backlog Of Licences

The Ministry of Environment has a backlog of pesticide user and vendor licence applications.

If your licence expires April 1 and you have already applied for your new licence, you may continue to use or sell pesticides until the end of April. If you have not received your new licence by the end of April, please contact us at (250) 387-9502.

Please be assured that ministry staff are working to renew your licence as soon as possible.

2010 Training Dates Set

The 2010 SPMA of BC training dates are now set.  We are in the process of selecting topics and booking speakers.  As we have more information we will post it here.  Please take a moment to mark these dates in your calendars.

LOWER MAINLAND

Lower Mainland Training / Meeting – Wed. Apr. 21st

Date: Wednesday April 21st, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Place – NEW LOCATION !!!: Hilton Metrotown (Burnaby) – 6083 McKay Blvd (off Kingsway) in Burnaby
Topic: Latest research and technologies coming down the pipeline for bed bugs, cockroaches, indian meal moths and more …
Speaker: Dr. Gerhard Gries of SFU
Credits: 2 Credits (Pest Management)
Other: Parking is free for 3 hours at the Crystal Mall (below the hotel)

Wed. June 9th

Wed. Sept. 22nd

Wed. Nov. 17th

ISLAND

Island Training / Meeting – Wed. Apr. 14th

Date: Wednesday April 14th, 2010
Time: 4:00pm
Place: Best Western – Duncan
Topic: Wildlife Regulations / Conflicts / Certification
Speaker: Mike Badry of MoE
Credits: 0.5 (Regulations)

Wed. Nov. 24th

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