Coming off the heels of a very successful 2023 Pest Ed, I want to thank those who attended both the Montebello and Sacramento events. We saw some of our highest numbers in Sacramento this year as in-person attendance continues to make a comeback. I also want to thank Sarah who put the event together beautifully, and Karen for her support in making it an absolute success. 

A huge thank you also to our sponsors who made Pest Ed possible and our dedicated affiliates who attended and supported the event. We got to hear from some fantastic speakers who provided important education and insight into the current state and the future of our industry. Make sure to mark your calendars for next January’s Pest Ed which is sure to be even better.

Speaking of continuing education, be sure to register for the upcoming Termite Academy from February 8-9 at the University of California, Berkeley, and the West Coast Rodent Academy from March 15-17 at the University of California, Irvine. Registration is open now, and I look forward to seeing you there.

Another important event that’s right around the corner is Legislative Day and the Board of Directors Meeting in Sacramento from March 20-22. We expect that each Director from every district will fulfill their responsibilities in attending as it is the first Legislative Day when we will be able to meet with our Legislators in-person in several years. Meeting with legislators and representing your districts is crucial to the success of PCOC.  We look forward to seeing everyone in Sacramento.

Finally, I want to give an update on our search for the next Executive Vice President. The search committee has spent time interviewing candidates and we greatly appreciate their effort in finding the right fit for the role. We have some terrific candidates and are looking forward to finalizing the process and making a decision soon.

Greg Augustine
President
Pest Control Operators of California