This year's clay shoot will take place on Monday, October 21, in conjunction with PestWorld 2024! Register for PestWorld, mark your calendars, and be on the lookout for more information coming soon!
Meet Your New CPCA Board!
The CPCA Board of Directors voted at its February meeting to elect Roger Lauer (Guardian Pest Management) to serve as the next President of CPCA. Kolbin Bertilson (Sprague Pest Solutions) was selected as President-elect and Phillip Stowe (Mountain Pest Control) as Secretary-Treasurer.
Attendees of the 2024 CPCA Spring Conference heard speeches from 10 candidates to fill 6 available board positions. Ryan Riley (Saela), Kolbin Bertilson, and Steve Schoen (S&S Fumigation) were reelected to 3-year terms. Richard Christner (Whitmore Pest Control), Chris Petz (Colorado Pest Management) and Chris Harvey (Mountain Pest Control) were newly elected to the board.
Bob Hand Memorial Scholarship
Looking for help with paying tuition bills? You have through May 15 to submit your application to receive the Bob Hand Scholarship to help cover tuition for higher and continuing education.
All CPCA members and their families pursuing a degree program at a four-year, two-year or vocational college, or an advanced certification (ex: A.C.E., B.C.E., etc.) may apply for up to $1,000*.
Applicants should review the eligibility criteria and submit their application with the most recent transcripts by May 15 to CPCA by:
The preemption rollback bill, HB 1178, remains in the House of Representatives. To educate legislators and ensure the bill does not move forward, NPMA and the CPCA Board of Directors launched a calling campaign to specific Colorado legislators to educate lawmakers on the negative impacts of local control. Should the status of this bill change, CPCA is well-positioned to oppose the bill in the Senate, and the organization has been hard-at-work over the past few months laying the groundwork for a robust opposition strategy in the upper chamber.
Did you know you can get detailed legislative and regulatory information and activity for your state by visiting the State Advocacy page on NPMA's website?
The May/June issue of PestWorld magazine is now available online! This issue is dedicated to exploring the myriad of ways technology has transformed and continues to shape our profession. Articles explore the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence in our field, discuss how to strategically select technologies that align with your goals, and bring our members the technical and marketing tools they need to continue to thrive in their businesses. Read more...
Speed up Onboarding
With hiring season in full swing, getting your new employees up to speed with the industry is likely at the top of your mind. NPMA’s New Hire Training for Service Technicians is an online course designed to fast-track those new hires with everything they need to know about their new position. This 6-hour training covers integrated pest management, federal laws, product labels, pesticides, important pest groups, basic pest control equipment, and safety.
The NPMA & QualityPro Safety Summit brings together safety experts with businesses of all sizes to discuss safety and risk management within the pest management industry. If you are tasked with helping your company build or implement a safety program, this event is for you! In addition to education sessions and networking, the Safety Summit includes an exhibit hall containing the products and services you need to keep your team safe. Learn more...
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