Save the date for our 2nd Annual Golf Outing with CTPCA, CTEC, and PWIPM! Join us on Wednesday, August 16 at the Southington Country Club.
You will have the opportunity to win our major raffle prize, a 36” Blackstone Griddle with cover and accessories!
Pre-selling raffle tickets with registration – 3 for $20 – 1 for $10.
The CTPCA and PWIPM Invites You to Join Us for Our 2023 Schedule of Events:
August 16th - 2nd Annual Golf Fund Raiser for PWIPM/CTPCA/CTEC
LOCATION: SOUTHINGTON COUNTRY CLUB
DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH
8:00 A.M SIGN IN
9:00 A.M. SHOTGUN START
ADDITIONAL DETAILS WITH REGISTRATION TO FOLLOW IN EARLY SPRING.
September 19th - CTPCA FALL SEMINAR
Save the date for our Fall Seminar at the Wallingford Toyota Oakdale Theatre and join us for a spectacular line-up of speakers including for the first time, a line-up with PHD and BCE speakers.
Speakers:
Bobby Corrigan, Ph.D., BCE President, RMC Pest Management Consulting
Hamilton Allen, Ph.D., BCE from Home Team Defense
Brittany Campbell, Ph.D., BCE from Nisus
Heather King Alonso, B.C.E. from Target Specialties
Kevin Moran, B.C.E. from Forshaw
Along with our very own:
Diane Jorsey, Supervising Environmental Analyst
Pesticide Management Program
Bureau of Materials Management & Compliance Assurance
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. With updates from the state of Connecticut
September 23rd - PWIPM 4TH ANNUAL 5K WALK/RUN
BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS FOR A FUN MORNING OF PRIZES, NETWORKING WITH INDUSTRY FRIENDS WHILE ENJOYING A HOT CUP OF JAVA AND A BOTTLE OF WATER WHILE YOU ENJOY A NICE BRISK WALK.
Date: Saturday, September 23rd – Rain Date Sunday, September 24th.
Location: Newly paved Southington Rec Park on 25 Maxwell Noble Drive (SAME LOCATION AS THE PAST YEARS)
Time: Sign in 8:30 – 9:00 Walk/Run Begins, Prizes and Medals after completion of the walk.
Also, please don’t forget to bring your pet donations for our annual fundraiser for ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation). We accept pet food, toys and monetary donations.
November - 2nd Educational Zoom will be in the fall
Speaker: SUSAN M. BARBER COACHING & CONSULTING, LLC.
Topic: Working and leading with different Generations
Date and Time: Fall – ZOOM – November 2nd from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
December 20th - PWIPM 5th Annual Wine and Design:
Date: Wednesday, December 20th (Snow date: Thursday, December 21st)
Location: A new location at the Plainville VFW - 7 Northwest Dr, Plainville, CT 06062
Time: 5:30 Pizza, Wine, and Beverages. – 6:00 p.m. We Start the Flower Design
Please join us for our 5th annual Wine and Design with the world renown designer, Jorge Uribe from Urban Florist. Pricing will be advertised as we get closer to the event. Pizza, snacks, desserts along with beverages are sponsored and provided by the CT Chapter of PWIPM
New CT PWIPM Logo
We're excited to reveal our new CT PWIPM logo design! Connecticut's state insect is the praying mantis, so we've integrated that into our revamped design.
Register Today for the Women’s Forum!
Inspire. Empower. Engage.
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.
March Train-A-Tech – Was a Wonderful Success Once Again with Over 50 attendees!
Our second Train a Tech took place on March 27th at the CT AG Station with Kevin Moran from Forshaw. Kevin presented on Termites and Wood Destroying Insects.
Legislative Day 2023
March was also our Industry's Legislative Day! Pest management professionals made their voices heard on Capitol Hill during NPMA’s annual Legislative Day Program with record-breaking attendance numbers! Attendees had the opportunity to see an exciting lineup of Keynote speakers and network with colleagues during fun-filled receptions. For the first time since 2020, attendees met with over 150 Members of Congress and their staff in person on the Hill to discuss key issues affecting the pest management industry.
See below for photos of the CTPCA BOD attending in DC!
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.)
Policy Update on SGAR & Neonicotinoid Bans
Back in early February, two Senate bills were introduced by the Joint Environment Committee. Senate bills 962 and 963 aimed to ban the use of SGARs and neonicotinoid products in the state. Shortly after their introduction a hearing was scheduled, CTPCA worked with NPMA to create an emailing campaign that was sent to members of the state legislature requesting they oppose their passage. On the day of the hearing, CTPCA’s SPAR submitted written testimony and provided oral testimony in opposition on behalf of the industry.
After the hearing, both bills passed out of the Senate with substitute language that carved out exemptions for the industry. However, Senate bill 963, the neonicotinoid ban, still needs amending because of sections that would still ban the sale and distribution of the product. Connecticut’s Department of the Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has commented on the language being confusing and needing amending before final passage.
New Committee Alert
The CT Board of Directors is looking to start a new committee for our upcoming CT Legislative Day in January. Please contacts any of the board members and visit us at the CTPCA Fall Seminar in September for more information.
The Office of Attorney General William Tong
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Connecticut
The Steps of How a Bill Becomes a Law in Connecticut provided by the Connecticut General Assembly learning center.
Ideas for bills often come from lawmakers and constituents like you!
The bill is sent to the clerk of the House of the sponsoring legislator for numbering. Bill title, number, and sponsors are printed in the House and Senate Journals
Bill is sent to the appropriate joint standing committee of the General Assembly, depending on the bill's subject matter. The committee may
1.) Have the bill drafted in legal language;
2.) Combine it with other bills and have it drafted as a committee bill;
3.) Refer the bill to another committee; or
4.) Take no action, so the bill fails. The committee may also write a new "raised" committee bill.
The committee holds public hearings for the public, state agency representatives and legislators on all bills it wishes to consider. The committee may then report the bill favorably, defeat the bill or issue no report. Bills requiring action by another committee are referred to that specific committee, e.g. a bill requiring expenditure is referred to the Appropriations Committee.
Legislative Commissioners' Office
After leaving the last committee, the bill is sent to the Legislative Commissioners' Office to be checked for constitutionality and consistency with other laws.
Office of Fiscal Analysis
This office adds an estimate of the bill's cost and fiscal impact on the community. The Office of Legislative Research then adds a "plain English" explanation of the bill.
The clerk assigns the bill a calendar number and it then goes off for final printing.
Lawmakers debate and draft amendments in the House of Origin. The House may send the bill to another committee before voting. A "yes" vote sends the bill to the other house for placement on the voting calendar. The bill is then returned to the first house for concurrence if amended by the second house.
If not amended, the bill is sent to the governor. If The House and Senate cannot agree, the bill is sent to a joint conference committee. If the conference committee reaches an agreement, a report is sent to both houses. If one or both houses reject the changes, the bill fails. If both houses pass the bill, it is sent to the governor. The governor can:
1.) sign the bill; 2.) veto the bill, or; 3.) take no action.
If the governor vetoes, the bill is returned to the house in which it originated. Vetoed bills can be reconsidered by both houses. The bill becomes law if:
1.) the governor signs it; 2.) the governor fails to sign it within 5 days during legislative session or 15 days after adjournment from the day it was presented to him; 3.) the vetoed bill is repassed in each house by a 2/3 vote of the elected membership.
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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.
Nebraska Today Springtime brings seesaw temperatures, greening grass and trees, and the increasing activity of four-, six- and eight-legged creatures—with some wanting to move into nearby homes. Read more.
Prepare for a Pest-Packed Spring and Summer, Says NPMA
KX News Recently, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) released their ‘Bug Barometer’ on their site Pestworld.org. It’s a list of the believed climates that different parts of the US will experience over the next year, as well as the pests that come with them. Read more.
Business & Management
Engaging and Retaining a Remote Workforce
PestWorld Magazine It’s important to determine what factors of in-person office management still apply to situations that may not necessarily include a physical office and to identify new factors that implementing a remote workplace can reveal. Learn more.
6 Questions to Ask Yourself When You’re Frustrated with Your Team
Harvard Business Review In healthy workplace cultures, leaders know how to balance accountability for results with empathy. These six questions will help managers revisit their expectations and make sure they’re centering empathy in their attempts to encourage performance. Learn more.
Member Center
Nominations Open for the Women of Excellence Award
The NPMA Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products, recognizes women who advance the pest management industry every day, in every way. The international honor is open to women across the pest management industry — PMPs, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. — who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Nominations close June 15, 2023.
NPMA members who pledge their support of the Workforce Development Program at the Founders Club, Patrons Club, or Suppliers Club levels receive increased benefits including additional complimentary job posting packages, exclusive recruitment resources, special recognition at NPMA events, and more.
QualityPro works with several partner programs including Seay Management Consultants and Unique Background Solutions to handle all our companies' HR needs. To learn more about how QualityPro and our program partners can help your business, apply today for access to QualityProTools.org.
NPMA Events
Register Today for PestWorld 2023!
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!
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