NCPMA News -- September 2021

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Pest Management News

September 2021

NCPMA is known for encouraging, educating and promoting the pest management industry in NC, and we'll definitely be doing a lot of that over the next few weeks!

We have numerous training courses lined up to help professionals at every stage of their career. Check below to find the course that best suits your needs and register today!

Don't miss your chance for some of the best training in pest management.

REGISTRATION OPEN: Premier Technician Courses

If you're starting your Premier Technician training or need these courses to finish your training, sign up today!

What is Premier Technician?

The NCPMA Premier Technician Program is designed for pest management professionals who are committed to the field and who strive to be experts in the industry. The Premier Technician program offers a continuous series of courses that will elevate your understanding of pest infestations from discovery to treatment. The Premier Technician designation will be awarded to industry professionals who complete eight or more Premier Technician courses.

Topics

Sept. 29 -- Ant Behavior: How and Why Ants Do What They Do

Featuring Patty Alder (NCSU) and Thomas Powell (MGK)

Sept. 30 -- Mouse vs Rat: The R Factor Commensal Rodent 101

Featuring Brandon Sartain (Bell Laboratories) and Maria Miller (Veseris)

Where

NCSU Training Facility

4000 Chi Road

Raleigh, NC

When

Sept. 29-30, 2021

REGISTRATION OPEN: WDIR Accreditation Course

We have two options available for WDIR Accreditation in the coming weeks.

Need WDIR Accreditation? Join us in Raleigh Sept. 30 for a full day of training! Need to renew your WDIR Accreditation status? Join us via Zoom on Oct. 14.

What is WDIR?

NCPMA's state-of-the-art training program created to specifically train wood-destroying insect inspection professionals in North Carolina. The Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) Accreditation Program prepares each trainee to properly identify past or current infestations of wood-destroying insects.

Accreditation Course*:

Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center (Durham)

Sept. 30, 2021

*This class is intended for those without a valid WDIR accreditation.

Pricing:

NCPMA Member (1st - 3rd attendee discount): $199

NCPMA Member (4th and beyond attendee discount): $109

Non-Member: $399

ACCREDITATION REGISTRATION

Reaccreditation Course:

Virtual course

Oct. 14, 2021, 1-3 p.m.

Pricing:

NCPMA Member: $25

Non-Member: $125

REACCREDITATION REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION OPEN: 2021 Fall Meetings

NCPMA will offer three Virtual Fall Membership Meetings. Registration is open now!

P-Phase: Exterior Treatment for Ants, Roaches & Spiders

Oct. 5, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Featuring: Michael Ivey, Syngenta

P-Phase Basics of Insect Growth Regulators

Oct. 5, 4 - 5 pm

Featuring: Walker Mobley with Zoecon

W-Phase: Pretreatment from Beginning to End

Oct. 6, 7:30 - 8:30 am

Featuring: Roger Bryan, NC Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control Section

Pricing:

NCPMA Member: FREE with discount code

Non-Member: $10

REGISTRATION OPEN: United We Stand Leadership Conference

NCPMA's United We Stand Leadership Conference returns to Grandover Resort Nov. 18 – 19, 2021.

This is the must-attend industry event of the year designed exclusively for pest management company owners and managers. You will have the opportunity to learn from the best and brightest in the industry.

The focus of the meeting is solely on assisting attendees with growing and developing their businesses.
Highly specialized sessions on carefully selected business topics are designed for owners and managers (insects are out…this meeting is all about operations).
State and National top-notch speakers will share ideas to strengthen and expand your business.
Opportunities to network with and learn from presenters during breaks, lunches and receptions will give you an informal setting for exchanging ideas.

Early Bird Registration Open through Oct. 22!

Early Bird Registration is open Sept. 15 - Oct. 22, 2021!

Rates

Members: $160 (Early Bird), $250 (After Early Bird)

Company Discount (2+ attendees): $130 per person (Early Bird)

Non Members: $250 (No Early Bird Rate)

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

NOMINATIONS OPEN: NCPMA Industry Awards

Nominations are open for NCPMA's prestigious industry awards! Help us recognize the individuals who regularly demonstrate outstanding service in the pest management industry of North Carolina.

Our 2020 award recipients are pictured here.

Nominate an outstanding professional before Oct. 31, 2021.

Technician of the Year (P-Phase and W-Phase): One award will be presented for each phase.

Administrative Professional of the Year

Awards will be presented during the 2022 Pest Control Technician's School in January.

Follow NCPMA

Make sure you're following NCPMA on all of our social media accounts to get the latest updates and information.

Facebook: @ncpestmgmt

Twitter: @ncpestmgmt

YouTube: NC Pest Management Association

Instagram: @ncpma

LinkedIn: NC Pest Management Association

Award Nominations

Know an excellent pest professional? Nominate him or her for an upcoming award.

NCPMA Technician of the Year

Due: Oct. 31, 2021

NCPMA Administrative Professional of the Year

Due: Oct. 31, 2021

PestVets Veteran of the Year

Due: Feb. 1, 2022

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Premier Technician Courses

Raleigh, NC

Sept. 29-30

WDIR Training (Accreditation)

Raleigh, NC

Sept. 30

2021 Virtual Fall Meetings

Virtual

Oct. 5-6

WDIR Training (Reaccreditation)

Virtual

Oct. 14

United We Stand Together We Grow

Greensboro, NC

Nov. 17-19

Pest Control Technician's School

Durham, NC

Jan. 24-27, 2022

NCPMA has a text service to help our members stay informed.

If you are not already receiving text updates from us, simply text NCPMA to 833-961-2348.

You'll receive a confirmation once the registration process is complete.

Contribute to the NCPMA Endowment

We have launched the NCPMA Extension Program Endowment in Honor of Mike Waldvogel to support the ongoing work of NCSU, focusing on supporting positions that directly contribute to the education of our industry.

Contributions are being accepted by visiting

this site or downloading the contribution form.

2021 PCT School Management Session Sponsor

A very special thank you to our 2021 PCT School Management Session Sponsors! They made it possible to hold special educational sessions for owners and executives during our PCT School.

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