Newsletter Summer 2014 - the Washington State Pest Management

THE PEST INTELLIGENCER
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WASHINGTON STATE PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
HOOD RIVER
Summer
Edition 2014
May
June
July
Steve Venables using Dave Braness for his very
long reach as an “arms length” raffle ticket purchase.
Steve Diaz spreadin’
the love, at Thursday ‘s
Hospitality night.
Rennie Kubick has
the winning ticket.
Half the $$ goes to
the Norm Ehmann
Fund and the other
half in his pocket.
NOW!
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Online at
WWW.WSPCA.ORG
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
President’s
Report
Cover & 2
WSPMA Board &
Committee Chairs
2
Hood River Meeting
Minutes/Recap
3-5
Education
Leavenworth
Quarterly Meeting
6&7
8
Announcements
10
NPMA
12
XO Report Back Cover
Rick
Mix
counts
off
sooo
many
tickets
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
SEAN BERGMANN
Springtime Is Action
Time!
Spring is in full bloom and it’s time to crank it up for another productive insect season. I’m
sure you all are as busy as I am with a wonderful start to the season. We have had a great
April in pest control sales thanks to some early warm weather and a crew that is energized to
serve their communities!
Things are no different with the Washington State Pest Management Association. Since our
last General Membership Meeting in Hood River, our Committees and Board have been busy
at work lining up CEU courses for the rest of this Spring, Summer and Fall. BedBug Central
will be coming to town in August to hold their Bedbug University and we will have a great
lineup of industry speakers this Fall including Roger Gold, Gail Getty and Lonnie Anderson
speaking on the latest in their fields of expertise.
The WA PAC has been busy as well putting together an annual golf tournament and fundraiser
to help refill the coffers which have been depleted the last couple of election seasons. We
stand our best chance in years to elect representatives who will be friendly to our industry so
please help out by making a tax deductible donation to the PAC by contacting our Association
Executive, Tim Baker, at tbaker@wspca.org.
(Continued on page 2)
THE WSPMA BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President: Sean Bergmann/United Pest Solutions, Seattle
President Elect: Jack Dein/Eden, Spokane
Vice President: Elmer Bensinger/Mathis Exterminating
Immediate Past President: Brad Thorstenson/Interstate PC, Kelso
206.632.1270
509.327.3700
360.943.2270
360.636.0560
SeanB@UnitedPestSolutions.com
EdenSpokane@gmail.com
Elmer@mathispest.com
Brad@InterstatePest.com
425.820.1980
253.841.8029
509.994.7748
800.272.4988
Rick@WillardsPestControl.com
Bugmans@comcast.net
PaulNibarger@live.com
LarryT@SpraguePest.com
360.709.9309
800.253.3836
360.556.6208
BudRodent@aol.com
BugLadyTerri@yahoo.com
WSPCA1@aol.com
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Education Chairman: Rick Mix/Willard’s PC, Kirkland
Education Facilitator: Brad Cyrier/Bradford Inspections, Sumner
Eastern WA Co Chair: Paul Nibarger/Prime PC, Spokane
Gov. Affairs: Larry Treleven/Sprague Pest Solutions, Tacoma
EXECUTIVE STAFF:
Executive Officer: Tim Baker/WSPMA Office, Olympia
Newsletter Editor: Terri Garren/WSPMA Office, Olympia
Research & Politics: Art Losey, Olympia
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
SEAN BERGMANN
(Continued from cover page)
I am also excited to announce that the Pacific Northwest
Pest Management Conference has joined with the
WSPMA and the OPCA to help add funding to both state
Association annual scholarships. The PNWPMC will add
$3,500 to each annual scholarship fund for a total of
$4,500 to recognize and celebrate one of our young up-and
-coming PMP’s in Washington State and provide needed
educational resources for higher learning in both Oregon
and WA. It’s the WSPMA’s goal to encourage our young
PMP stars to shine and help keep the Washington Pest
Management industry on the cutting edge nationally.
If you know a PMP that you would like to recognize for
this scholarship, PLEASE encourage him or her to submit
an application form located on the WSPMA website for
consideration. We will take all applications through the
end of the year and will award the recipient for 2014 at the
PNWPMC banquet Friday February 27th, 2015.
Please don’t hesitate to inquire about opportunities for you
or your business with the WSPMA on our website or by
contacting one of the Board Members directly.
Blessings to all!
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UNIVAR HOSTS THE THURSDAY HOSPITALITY NIGHT
FEBRUARY 27TH HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Traditionally, Univar hosts a Thursday night theme party to kick off the conference.
This year it was “Fan Apparrel”. Some sported their personal jersey but the greatest
number of outerwear was honoring the Super Bowl Champion Seahawks. Go Hawks!
Corey Chantry/All Seasons, Bill Barber/AARD &
Where’s
James?
Erik Hodson/Whitworth,
Damon Martin/Mathis &
Scott Harris/His last days with
Bell Labs, now with Zoecon/
Central Life Sciences
Steve Venables/
Venables Pest
Management
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FEBRUARY 28TH HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Education is our greatest income stream. Home Inspectors
continue to leave the Membership. We do need classes that
provide them with DOL CEU’s.
The meeting was called to order at 3:40 pm by President,
Sean Bergmann, pictured far left. Also pictured left to right
is President Elect, Jack Dein; Dr. Laurel Hansen and our
Education Chairman, Rick Mix.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Larry Treleven reported on the circumstances surrounding
the saving of Sulflorylfloride (Profume) from cancellation by
the EPA. For more information, refer to the article in the
Spring 2014 Pest Intelligencer.
Incidents of misapplication of pesticides have brought pollinator protection to the front nationally.
The PAC fund is in need of funding. Larry explained the
criteria for an individual or a company to contribute.
He is organizing a golf tournament for May
Elmer
22nd at Canterwood, followed by a barbeque at Bensinger,
his home. More information will be sent.
Mathis
EDUCATION
Elmer Bensinger is organizing a seminar for
early May to focus on pollinator protection &
regulations. Location TBA. Then, later in July,
a two day seminar with Bed Bug Central. The
Education Committee has a planning seminar
scheduled for May 8th. Time & location TBA
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Paul Nibarger recapped the events of the training seminar in
February.
OLD BUSINESS & OPENNING COMMENTS
Tim Baker reported that the DOH pyrethroid study results
have been published. The web address can be found in the
article appearing in the spring 2014 issue of the Pest Intelligencer. The results are favorable to our industry. Participation was less than what they were expecting.
Tim Baker updated progress of The “Benevolent Fund”, a
means in which funds can be set aside for Members experiencing grief or financial hardship. It can be contributed to
voluntarily by checking a box and filling in an additional
amount on the 2014 Membership renewal form. As the funds
are used, an announcement will be sent out to the Membership.
Sean Bergmann explained the criteria for “The Scholarship
Fund”. $1000.00 to be awarded for industry related education. . Applicants must be WSPMA Members. The
PMWPMC will contribute also. That amount to be determined. Jack Dein moved to approve the proposal. It was seconded by Tony Wurst. All agreed.
Contact a Board Member with nominees for 2015 Vice
President. The election will be at the Leavenworth meeting,
September 6th.
Golf will be ½ price for last year’s participants, due to the
rain storm, resulting in cancellation at our 2013 tournament.
NEW BUSINESS & CLOSING COMMENTS
Eradipest has contacted NPMA regarding online chemical
sales. NPMA is trying to mitigate with no progress to date.
No license is needed to perform heat treatments. The WSDA
will not get involved with that issue.
Dan Suomi position at WSDA is not being filled at this time.
Corey Chantry moved for the meeting to be adjourned at
4:30. Seconded by Erik Hodson. All agreed.
Paul Nibarger,
Prime Pest
Control
Bob York,
York Exterminating
FINANCIAL:
Tim Baker reported we are down in revenue but up in profit.
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FRIDAY EVENING BANQUET & AUCTION
FEBRUARY 28TH HOOD RIVER, OREGON
Robert DeAngelo with Target (pictured to the right with Auctioneer Rocky
Webb, and helpers Jack Dein/Eden, Spokane & Jackie Bell with AP&G),
finally gets to relax after the non stop duties leading up to the Friday evening
gala, silent auction & the live auction. The house was packed & lively. The
drawing for half the pot of raffle ticket money was won by Rennie Kubick of
Amvac. The remaining half will go toward research via the “Norm Ehmann
Fund”. Rennie did re-donate by bidding on a nice vacation package.
So much generosity! The donations and bidding war was a great success.
Ellie Bossen/AB Bait, Jean Camp/Paramount &
Sandi Reiners/UNIVAR
Jackie Bell/AP&G showcasing a big bottle of whiskey
Sean Bergmann & Dan Huie/United & Larry Durant/Target
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Derek Collett/Wheat & Associates,
Mike Dougherty/Bird-B-Gone &
James Rodriguez/
JT Eaton
EDUCATION REPORT
RICK MIX
August 23rd
Saturday
BEDBUG UNIVERSITY BOOTCAMP
(Details on facing page)
September 5th & 6th
Friday & Saturday
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Best Western Icicle Inn
Leavenworth, WA
Golf & River Float 12:00pm
Hospitality 6:00pm
Meeting 8:00am
Ray Johnson/Johnson PC:
Recruiting & HR
NPMA representative: TBA
Friday, Sept. 5:
Saturday, Sept. 6:
Guest speakers:
November 1st
(All Day on a Saturday)
Lunch included
Guest speakers:
SPI/WDO TRAINING SEMINAR
South Puget Sound Community
College, Olympia, WA
Greg Pyfrom/Attorney: Court
Actions
Brent Foster/NW Infrared
Randy Gandara: Moisture, Molds,
Fungus & Rot
The WSPMA is partnering with BedBug Central to start off
the season, with an all day bed bug seminar at Highline Community College. This is an opportunity to learn of the latest
bed bug research, application techniques and products.
Next in the line up, Larry Stamp has organized an all day SPI/
WDO seminar that will be held at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia.
In our continuing efforts to provide excellent educational opportunities to the pest management profession in Washington
State, the Education Committee is bringing Gail Getty, Dr.
Roger Gold, and Lonnie Anderson to our state for our all day
fall training seminars, first in Spokane and repeated in Kent.
This should be a great learning opportunity from the leading
experts in our industry.
Details for all the events on the calendar above will be available on the WSPMA website, through email and mailed flyers. Continuing education credits will be applied for through
the WSDA for all classes and through WSDA & DOL for the
SPI/ WDO seminar.
Our Education Committee is looking for volunteers to serve
on the committee. To participate please contact any Board
Member or me. We are always looking for new ideas, educational opportunities or educators. If you have thoughts along
these lines or have a particular interest please do not hesitate
to contact us.
Hope to see you all at our seminars!
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MEETINGS & SEMINARS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 6th
EASTERN WA TRAINING SEMINAR
(All Day on a Thursday) Lincoln Center, Spokane, WA
Lunch included
November 8th
WESTERN WA TRAINING SEMINAR
(All Day on a Saturday) Highline Community College
Lunch included
Kent, WA
Guest speakers:
Roger Gold/Texas A&M
Gail Getty/Domus Institute
Lonnie Anderson/Terminix
The program for the Eastern WA Training Seminar will be
repeated at the Western WA Training Seminar.
WSDA Credits can only be applied from one or the other
if you choose to attend both sessions.
December 3th, Saturday
10:00-2:00
Lunch included
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Gregory’s Restaurant
SeaTac Red Lion
Honoring of Art Losey
Registration for events can be found at www.wspca.org
Leavenworth
WASHIGTON STATE
PEST MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGFRIDAY & SATURDAY,
The 5th & 6th of September, 2014
The Best Western Icicle Inn
1.800.558.2438 or 509.548.7000
www.icicleinn.com
CALL BY AUGUST 22nd AND MENTION WSPMA TO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL ROOM RATE OF $120.00 (+ tx)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH:
Golf at LEAVENWORTH GOLF COURSE 12:00PM
(1/2 mile from the Icicle Inn) For directions to the golf course
visit www.LeavenworthGolf.com
The river rafting will start around 12:00pm as well.
Biking @ 8AM
Refreshments will follow the golf tournament at 6:00 in the
Beethoven Suite
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH:
The General Membership meeting will begin at 8:00 with
a continental breakfast.
In lieu of the BBQ, we will host a catered buffet &
hospitality suite Friday evening after the outings.
Questions? Contact Tim Baker: Budrodent@aol.com or
call 800.253.3836 or 360.709.9309
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION !www.wspca.org
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
EVERGREEN PEST SOLUTIONS
Mel Lopas, Service Manager
Auburn, WA
253.230.1560
Lopas.Ant@gmail.com Joint Member
Our long time sale representative for Bell Labs,
Scott Harris, has taken the position of Sales
Manager with Zoecon/Central Life Sciences in
Folsom, California. Although we will miss him
in the Pacific Northwest, this will allow him to
work closer to his home & family.
Good luck Scott. We will miss you!
J.T. Eaton announced the promotion of James Rodriguez to the position of national marketing
manager for the pest control division, based in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Effective immediately, Rodriguez will be responsible for spearheading the marketing and
communication of the professional products divisions and supporting all territory divisions
with key accounts, while assisting in product development and improvement of existing
products.
Rodriguez brings 28 years of professional experience to the position, and continues to grow
with the industry. “His lifelong commitment to this industry is prevalent in all he does, and his
drive to learn and provide quality education to pest professionals has taken J.T. Eaton to a new
level,” says J.T. Eaton National Sales Manager Craig Velte.Additionally,
Rodriguez continues to hold multiple licenses in Fumigation, Termite & Pest Control in
California and is A.C.E Certified.
Congratulations James!
www.cascadepest.com
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Walt Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort
Experience the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort during your stay at PestWorld.
Designed by award-winning architect Michael Graves, the duo of hotels share
similar design elements but each has its own distinct appearance. The two waterfront resorts sit across from one another on Crescent Lake in
Lake Buena Vista, Florida.
For reservations, call (800) 227-1500 and mention "NPMA" to receive the
negotiated rate of $225.00 per night or visit http://www.swandolphin.com/
groupres/npma/. Premium rooms are also available at higher fees. This rate is
in effect until September 30.
Visit the hotel Web site to learn more about the venue.
For more information visit:
www.NPMAPestWorld.org/pestworld2014/events.cfm#
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WASHINGTON STATE
PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
4600 VILLAGE CIRCLE SE
OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98501
EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
TIM BAKER
Sue Froyd/AAA,
patiently waiting for Tim to
hand over the cash from the
raffle collections.
M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) has been the buzz theme over the last couple of
years. Maybe M&A should stand for Marriage and Adjustment. Remember Chrysler
and Daimler? How about Moore and Krutcher? Anheuser-Busch and In Bev? Sonny
and Cher? These are some examples of M&A that took some wild turns once the
ceremony was done. It is most likely that there will be more and more branding
connections as we grow in the big global pie. I just read that Audi, AT&T, Warner
Brothers, Google and golly knows who else have “strategically” joined for a new
cross branded A3. (That’s the car) Great minds have hypothesized that by
co-mingling the assets of each part that it must create a greater good. (Please note the “marriages above”)
Perhaps, in it rawest form, that is what we do here in the Association. We work to bring together the people with the background
and knowledge to create a greater good. Starting out simple enough as to educate our Members, thus then evolving into
increased activity in all levels of government affairs, and then finally getting to the “who’s the big dog now” era. We are aging.
(Beats the alternative) Adaptation is vital to continued success. We must utilize new skills, new ideas, and new money to
achieve whatever end result we set out to achieve. Basically; the only reason you start a business is to be able to sell a business
at considerable profit. You certainly didn’t want to just “pay” for the right to have a job.
Where do we go next? The Association has much talent at its disposal from the largest of International Companies to the “guy in
the truck”. Let’s tap it all and grow together, yet singularly, as we aspire to be a fiercely independent lot. At what point is big too
big. When do we lose touch with “small business”? Who will be the entrepreneurs of the future if all the “aging” companies
succumb to big money buy outs?
Think hard about all the changes recently (you’ll know soon enough) and within the past year. I can ask the question, not answer
it, as your “humble” XO. Marriage can be a beautiful thing. Adjustment is vital. Mergers and Acquisitions will continue to
happen. Buck up and be ready.
Cheers!