Join your colleagues for the premiere pest management conference of Colorado March 7-9 at the Denver Crowne Plaza Airport Convention Center to connect with old friends, learn about new techniques and products, and earn the CEUs you need to keep your license renewed.
Register now for the best price on the CPCA Spring Conference and make plans to be a part of CPCA’s biggest event of the year.
Exhibiting and Sponsorship Opportunities at the CPCA 2023 Spring Conference
Showcase your company in front of key decision makers at pest control companies across Colorado a the 2023 CPCA Spring Conference! Reserve your booth today!
All vendors will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their company. Sponsors will receive additional time to introduce sessions and will be featured on all conference materials. All exhibitors and sponsors will receive an attendee list following the conference.
Pesticide Applicator’s Act Sunset Hearing and Other Legislative News
CPCA has had a busy and productive month of February representing your interests at the Colorado legislature. CPCA SPAR Ryan Riley and CPCA President Brian Daugherty (both with Saela) testified and answered questions in front of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee during a hearing on the Pesticide Applicators Act (PAA). The Committee recommended the full Senate reenact the PAA with two members (Senator Roberts and Senator Priola) signing on to sponsor the bill.
Pictured right: Brian on the left, Ryan on the right inside the Capitol building.
The Committee also decided to NOT adopt any additional recommendations made by the state Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) that would expand regulations already in place for alerting and notifying pesticide sensitive persons. The sunset report is available here.
Colorado’s sunset review process requires legislators to evaluate regulatory programs and determine the least restrictive regulation consistent with the public interest on a recurring basis. CPCA is coordinating closely with the National Pest Management Public Policy team to represent your interests as the PAA proceeds on its legislature journey.
The hearing on the PAA also illuminated a growing rumble for the potential rollback of statewide preemption this legislative session. Advocates for and against statewide preemption testified about the implications of maintaining statewide preemption for pesticides for the agricultural and pest management industries. At the time of writing there is no legislation to rollback statewide preemption, but the sentiment remains on the minds of many Colorado activists. The Colorado Legislature adjourns May 6th.
Pesticide Applicators Day!
CPCA also joined a coalition of Colorado pesticide applicators in an all-day advocacy day at the Capitol on February 22. Here, CPCA took part in an advocacy 101 session before representing our industry by meeting with Representatives and Senators in their offices and over lunch. These introductory meetings are vital to building strong relationships in both chambers and cementing CPCA as the subject matter expert when legislators engage with legislation affecting pest management.
Pictured below: Ryan Riley with other Advocacy Day attendees.
Technical Update
How Can Insects Prevent Autonomous Vehicles from Crashing?
T_HQ
Flies, locusts, and even swarming ants could offer car-makers clues on how to prevent autonomous vehicles from crashing. Read more.
Gene Drives Could Fight Malaria and Other Global Killers but Might Have Unintended Consequences
Scientific American
A new technology could wipe out whole species. Is it a magic bullet or a genetic atom bomb? Read more.
Business & Management
State of the States
PestWorld Magazine
To best understand what our industry is up against, it’s important to look at the state of states over the past 12 months as we prepare for a busy legislative cycle. Here’s a look at 2022 state legislative trends and what we can anticipate in 2023. Learn more.
Building A Remote Work Culture, Even When You’re Wary
Chief Executive
When a company with a high-performance culture goes remote, will teams lose their collective drive toward greatness? Learn more.
Member Center
NPMA Efforts and Next Steps as the EPA’s Rodenticides PIDs Comments Close
Over the past few months, NPMA staff have been thoroughly reviewing the Proposed Interim Decisions (PIDs) on Rodenticides from the U.S. EPA that were released in November of 2022. We have provided a comprehensive analysis to our membership, and we have formulated and submitted comments that highlight the impacts that the PIDs would have on our industry. In December, NPMA staff requested an extension to the public comment period; however, our request was eventually denied by the Agency. In the few short months we had, NPMA created a process for our members to submit comments within the 75-day comment period. NPMA distributed resources for state associations to submit public comments that emphasize the unique impacts the PIDs will have on member companies in their respective states, including a set of industry talking points and a template for state associations to structure their comments. NPMA also offered our support in drafting and submitting comments to any of the state associations. Comments were due on February 13th, and NPMA would like to thank everyone who weighed in during the public comment period!
Pi Chi Omega Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications
Pi Chi Omega, the national fraternity for pest control professionals, is looking for qualified applicants for our 6 scholarships! We have been awarding scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in urban and industrial pest management since 1976. To date, more than $240,000 in scholarship support has been provided to more than 140 students. Many of the students that have enjoyed Pi Chi Omega scholarships have become Industry icons, like Bobby Corrigan, who was the very first recipient.
The purpose of the scholarships is to bring young scientifically focused people into our Industry, and it has worked! The impact of the students supported by Pi chi Omega over these 46 years has flooded our Industry with knowledge and passion that have made a lasting impact on how our Industry addresses the challenges of pest management.
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.
Unite with us in DC for a program filled with exciting keynotes, panel presentations, and sessions covering the latest policy issues, industry data, and challenges facing the pest management industry, including workforce development.
Program highlights include:
The Kids Program - a special two-day program designed just for them on Wednesday, March 22 and Friday, March 25
In-person Hill visits – Thursday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
The Safety Summit brings together industry experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry. Topics covered will include employee protection and worksite safety, safe driving, pesticide usage, and how to implement a safety program in your own organization. Increase quality and decrease risk within your business by attending this program.
The Women’s Forum is an opportunity for women and men throughout the pest management industry to create an inclusive environment for all members of their team. During this engaging program, participants will attend sessions on inspiring and impactful leadership, network during interactive workshops and breakout sessions, hear from groundbreaking keynote speakers, and celebrate women across the industry.
Attending PestWorld is about creating possibilities- possibilities to expand your business, grow your career and network, support your customers, and engage in the pest management industry. PestWorld 2023 brings individuals from every facet of the pest management industry from around the globe to share their knowledge, hear different perspectives on business trends, learn the latest technical research, and form lasting bonds within the industry. Join us this year in Honolulu, HI as we come together to connect with one another, be inspired, and learn. Book your hotel stay today!
