Sheila Haddad Awarded the Women of Excellence Award
Massive congratulations to CTPCA's very own Sheila Haddad for being awarded the prestigious Women of Excellence award at PestWorld 2022! This award recognizes female pest management professionals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of other women in the industry. Sheila continuously exemplifies what it means to be an exceptional leader in our industry. Haddad has received NEPMA’s Vendor of the Year and the Bartlett W. Eldridge Award. Read more about this prestigious honor. This award is sponsored by Target Specialty Products.
PestWorld 2022 – a Week of Connections, Learning and Fun!
PestWorld 2022 in Boston was undoubtedly a successful week! We were able to pack a ton of productive educational sessions and fun networking opportunities into just one week. With over 3,700 attendees and exhibitors on a sold-out floor, Boston will go down in the record books as one of the top PestWorlds of all time.
Attendees got to attend two keynote presentations by award-winning actor and author John O’Hurley, and internationally recognized humanitarian Alex Sheen. These presentations were nothing short of eye-opening, engaging, and emotional.
CTPCA members were thoroughly engaged in PestWorld's Day of Service activities. PWIPM pulled off the Dress for Success donation drive where attendees graciously donated professional clothing/accessories for those in need. Huge shout-out to everyone, especially our CTPCA members for participating in the rainy, annual PWIPM 5K as well as those who participated in PestVets Gives Back.
Pictured below: CTPCA Board of Directors celebrating at PestWorld 2022
Tiffany Budeit Wins a Trip to PestWorld!
Congratulations to the winner from our CT Chapter of PWIPM, Tiffany Budeit from JP McHale Pest Management. Tiffany won a trip to PestWorld 2022 and was recognized at the morning PWIPM breakfast as a first timer to PestWorld. We were happy to celebrate her!
Pictured to the right: Tiffany Budeit, Sheila Haddad, Chair of CT PWIPM and Heather Millette, Co-Chair CT Chapter PWIPM.
The CTPCA 2022 Fall Seminar Was a Success
Thank you to our attendees, exhibitors, and speakers who showed up for the in-person Fall Seminar last month. We had an impressive turnout of 258 people! Attendees were able to earn CEUs by attending our lineup of education sessions about termites, bed bugs, rodenticides, and more! We can't wait to see everyone at our Spring Seminar!
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Information
How do I get a pesticide license in CT?
In order to obtain operational certification, an applicant must be at least 18 years of age and pass a written examination (given in English only) covering the material in the Pesticide Operator's Certification Manual (PDF).
Junior Operator Certification
Pesticide Exam Information: The Pesticide Management Program will be scheduling online exams only for Junior Operator certification beginning this week.
View the training manual.
View the procedure for taking an online exam and necessary requirements.
Questions for CT Pesticide Contact Information and Licensing
General Contact Information
Mailing Address: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. 79 Elm Street.
General Information: 860-424-3000.
E-mail:deep.webmaster@ct.gov (Please include your name, postal mail address and telephone number in any e-mail inquiries.)
Mark Your Calendar for CT WIPMA Upcoming Events
5th Annual Wine and Design
December 2022 (week prior to Christmas)
Final details to follow soon
CTPCA Annual Meeting
Join us on November 15!
Pursuant to Article IV Section 4 of the CTPCA Bylaws, please join us for the 2022 CTPCA Annual Membership Meeting November 15 at the Manor Inn Restaurant in Milldale.
AGENDA
6 PM - Annual Membership Meeting and Board of Directors Election. The slate of nominated Board Members for 2023 can be found here.
If you are unable to attend the membership meeting and would like to send a proxy vote, you can do so by filing out this form here and return it to ctpca@pestworld.org before November 15.In filling out the proxy, if you do not name a proxy, the Secretary of the Association will serve as proxy on your behalf. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dan Nappi at ctpca@pestworld.org.
6:30 PM - Dinner
7 PM - Rodent Presentation by Kelley Altland from Bell Labs for ONE CEU.
You can register for this meeting here for $35 per person including dinner and CEU presentation. There is also a free option to attend if you are only interested in the membership meeting and election here.
If you are unable to attend the membership meeting and would like to send a proxy vote, you can do so by filing out this form here and return it to ctpca@pestworld.org before November 15. In filling out the proxy, if you do not name a proxy, the Secretary of the Association will serve as proxy on your behalf. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Dan Nappi at ctpca@pestworld.org.
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NPMA Franchise Program
Big Discount on New Nissan & Infiniti Vehicles for NPMA Members
Easy Steps for Franchisee Purchase:
Apply for a certification code here, a) click Fleet; b) click Program Enrollment; c) scroll down to Get Certification Code; d) Follow instructions and select Franchisee for “Type of Fleet Business”
Once the NPMA Fleet Certification Code is created, you’re eligible for many incentives.
As Cold Approaches, Rodents Are Seeking Out Vehicles for Warmth and Storage
WQOW As temperatures fall, critters are looking for spaces to keep warm or store their food for winter. Read more.
Seeing More Spiders in Your Home This Fall? Expert Says That Might be a Good Thing
NBC Chicago
Doug Taron, curator of biology and vice president of research and conservation at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, told NBC Chicago spiders might be a "a little bit noticeable" right now. Read more.
Business & Management
Tips for Curating Content Effectively and Legally
PestWorld Magazine
It may be tempting to lift and reuse something you saw on the internet. However, this type of activity is considered plagiarism and can have huge negative consequences. Learn more.
7 Ways Business Leaders Should Keep Learning and Teaching
Real Leaders As a CEO, entrepreneur, founder, or manager gets older and assumes leadership roles, they are seven ways they should keep learning and teaching to be able to successfully grow and scale a business. Learn more.
Member Center
Why Workforce Development?
Did you know? NPMA member companies located in the U.S. and Canada receive one free 60-day job posting on the industry-exclusive job board at Careers.PestControlJobs.com. You can also access the Workforce Toolkit at NPMAWorkforce.org using your member credentials.
Within the Toolkit, you will be able to easily download a variety of assets including sample job descriptions, customizable recruitment brochures, website badges, and more.
Executive Leadership Program – Now Accepting Applications
It’s your turn! Applications are now being accepted for the ELP class of 2023. The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership. The two-year curriculum involves professional development, association training, monthly mentoring, and attendance at NPMA events.
The application process for the 2023 ELP Class will close on November 16, 2022.
QualityPro Accreditation comes with access to online exams to improve your staff members' training and skill level, including QualityPro's Public Health certification exams. All the national exams are found here.
Events
Pests and Public Health is Next Month!
Join us for the Pests and Public Health Summit- A Summit for Pest Management Professionals. Formerly the Global Bed Bug Summit, Pests & Public Health brings together industry colleagues to share the latest research, best practices, and approaches to treating pests that are most detrimental to the public’s health. Protecting local communities and minimizing the impact of pests on health, food, and property is a critical service provided by pest management professionals.
Registration is Open for the 2023 Eastern Conference!
Join us for the 2023 Eastern Conference at Harrah’s Atlantic City Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The Eastern Conference features a mix of in-depth management sessions, interactive training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry.
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