This month was eventful at the Capitol. We have a new governor as well as a many new elected officials that are tasked to protect our great state. Gavin Newsom as the governor-elect is already beginning to prepare the transition team. This would include some of the key appointments in positions that will have direct impacts on our industry. PCOC, through its PAC, wisely invested money in key individuals this latest election cycle. There were several key legislative races throughout the state that PCOC targeted and they were able to pull out the victory. After this election, our industry is in a place where we hopefully will have a seat at the table.

On a regulatory note, please pay attention to the new fipronil label (Termidor/Taurus) for ant and general pest control applications during the months of November, December, January, and February. Below-ground termite control is not impacted by these restrictions. Also, pyrethroids cannot be applied during precipitation according to the Surface Water Protection Regulations. This applies to all formulations including liquid dilutables or granules. Please refer to the labels and regulations for more details.

Darren Van Steenwyk, M.S., BCE
Structural Pest Control Board, President
LEED Green Associate & Technical Director, Clark Pest Control
darrenv@clarkpest.com

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