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Chief Executive Officer's Notes
PCOC Legislative Days are soon approaching on April 4 and 5 in Sacramento, and I look forward to seeing you all there. One of the most important functions of PCOC is representing your interests related to legislative and regulatory impacts to our industry. At the time I’m writing this article, we are still awaiting word of potential legislation related to rodenticides. We are also closely monitoring regulatory concerns regarding product use and surface water as well as fumigation. As Mike Bullert and I have been meeting with Districts around the State, we’re reminding folks that your engagement is critical to letting our elected representatives know how you feel about these topics and more. Many of you have probably heard the phase “the early bird gets the worm”; well, the earlier we connect what we do to protecting people, property and our food supply, the more our message resonates. Remember, you can tell your story better than anybody, so see you in Sacramento. Chris Reardon 
Upcoming Events
Leg Day/Board of Directors Meeting - April 3-5, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting – September 22-23, 2017 PAPCO Golf Tournament - December 7, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting – December 8-9, 2017
Affiliate Corner
Thank a Vendor Vendors are an integral part of the PCOC family. Without their participation and generosity many events, such as raffles, speakers, hole sponsorships, and fund raisers would be greatly impacted. Vendors come in all sizes, too. You’re probably familiar with the large chemical companies without whom our industry would be markedly different. And what would the industry be like without the value brought by distributors. But don’t forget about the smaller providers that constitute an important part of our membership. Some are small manufacturers with targeted product lines — such as traps, lights, mattress covers, exempt sprayables, repellents, and tools, to name a few. Some don’t specialize in pest management. They provide uniforms, fuel, credit card processing, and goods and services not usually thought of as one of our industry suppliers. Vendors provide membership numbers and much needed financial support for PCOC. Generally, all they ask is that you give them a look. If you have a choice between two providers and one is a PCOC member, if at all possible, use the member. Keeping it in the family is a strategy for the health of our industry and our association. So, the next time you see a vendor you don’t know, introduce yourself. See if they have a product that makes sense in your operation. And if you feel so moved, thank a vendor for their support. John Woodward
CAPMA Monthly Insurance/Safety Tip
How Can Pest Control Technicians Avoid Being Bitten By A Dog? Chris Gorham Loss Control Manager York Risk Control Christopher.Gorham@yorkrsg.com 916-738-9046
District News
February TRI COUNTY DISTRICT MEETING – VINTAGE COASTAL, DIABLO VALLEY & BAY AREA SAN DIEGO – February 21 @ 5:30 PM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY – February 22 @ 5PM CENTRAL VALLEY – February 23 @ 4PM
March VINTAGE COASTAL – March 1 @ 6PM SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE – March 1 @ 6PM ORANGE COUNTY – March 9 @ 6PM SOUTHERN VALLEY – March 9 @ 6:30 PM SHASTA – March 14 @ 11:30 AM MID CAL – March 14 @ 4:00 PM (class) 5PM (dinner) SAN DIEGO – March 14 @ 5:30 PM MONTEREY – March 21 @ 6PM TRI COUNTY MEETING – San Gabriel, Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley VENTURA – March 22nd @ 7PM SANTA BARBARA – March 23 @ 6:30 PM DIABLO VALLEY – March 28 @ 6:30 PM
Legislative Update
This Wednesday, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 340) and U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 953) that would clarify that federal law does not require the redundant and unfairly burdensome NPDES permits for already regulated pesticide applications. Click here to Urge Your Elected Officials to Pass Legislation Eliminating Unnecessary NPDES Permits
Comings & Goings
Please join the family and friends on March 4, 2017 @ 11 a.m. @ Christ Community Church of the Nazarene at 1650 Ashbury Drive, Concord 94520. Please pass this on to others. __________________________________________________________________________________
2017 Fumigation Banner Contest is here again!! Our annual Fumigation Banner Contest will begin in March!! We will announce the winner at Expo. Please see the flier for details. If you have some news you would like to share, such as new hires, retirements, etc., please send a short sentence or two to sarah@pcoc.org.
New Members
PCOC Leadership Lens
Assist us In Keeping Rodenticides in the Hands of Professionals Take the PCOC/NPMA Rodenticide Stewardship Training Course and earn CEUs. Commensal rodents are among the most significant public health pests that transmit disease, contaminate foods and damage infrastructure. Because of the substantial risk that rodents pose to our health and safety, their control is essential. Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are an advanced and indispensable tool that provides quick and complete management of rodent populations. SGARs require educated and trained professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to apply these products. In an effort to mitigate rodenticide exposure to non-target wildlife, the State of California strictly limited the use of SGARs to professionals only. To further our industry’s dedication to stewardship of rodenticides, the Pest Control Operators of California and the National Pest Management Association have teamed up to develop a two-part training course. This 60-minute course focuses on strategies and methods that will instill knowledge above and beyond state and federal educational requirements for the handling and application of rodenticides. Instructional topics include the importance of rodent management, commensal rodent biology and behavior, integrated rodent management, and the safe handling and application of anticoagulant rodenticides. To access this training click here.
Frequently Requested Information
*NEW* NPMA LOGIN FOR JOINT MEMBERSHIP LOGIN: Email or Personal ID PASSWORD: npma
Frequently Asked For Websites
Department of Food & Agriculture California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) DPR on Facebook DPR on YouTube (see "playlists" for videos pertaining to new surface water regulations) DPR on Twitter DPR LinkedIn Healthy Schools Act Structural Pest Control Board Find Your Legislator |
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