As the weather heats up, so does excitement for the PCOC Expo in Disneyland in June 21 -24. So far, the turnout in terms of registration, room blocks sold and booths (sold out) has been tremendous, and there is still time to register (rooms still available) and to be a sponsor of this event. We anticipate a big crowd and hope you will join us for an action-packed Expo. I also wanted to announce a special guest speaker to kick off our general session on Friday morning, California Treasurer John Chiang. Mr. Chiang is one of the leading candidates for Governor next year and we look forward to his remarks. Again, when you look at the location, agenda and list of speakers, I hope you’ll find time to join in us in Southern California. See you all at Disneyland!

Chris Reardon
PCOC's Executive Vice President

Expo Golf Tournament – June 21, 2017
Oak Creek Golf Course, Irvine, California
Golf Registration Form

PCOC Expo 2017 – June 21-24, 2017
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, Anaheim, California
Expo Schedule
Attendee Registration Form
BOOTHS ARE SOLD OUT!!!

Board of Directors Meeting – September 22-23, 2017
Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, San Diego,California
Information to follow

PAPCO Golf Tournament – September 21, 2017
Information to follow

West Coast Rodent Academy – November 15-17, 2017
Registration form to follow

Board of Directors Meeting – December 8-9, 2017
Hilton Palm Springs, Palm Springs,California
Information to follow

PAPCO Golf Tournament – December 7, 2017
Information to follow

This Wednesday, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 340) and U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 953) that would clarify that federal law does not require the redundant and unfairly burdensome NPDES permits for already regulated pesticide applications.   

NPDES permits are required when applicators make pesticide applications directly to "waters of the U.S.," which is unnecessary based on the proper application directed from EPA-approved labels on all pesticides.

Many of you have been part of the fight to pass this legislation over the past several years. In fact, it was one of our Legislative Day issues in 2016. We are optimistic under this Congress and the Trump administration that we have our best chance of passing the NPDES fix. There are still several hurdles to clear in Congress, and we need your assistance in urging legislators to pass this common sense legislation that benefits the structural pest management industry. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Rep. Bob Gibbs (R-OH) remain our champions in both chambers for these bills, and we thank them for their leadership.

Please take a moment to submit the pre-drafted letter to your Senator and Representative, and pass this link along to colleagues in the industry!

Click Here to Urge Your Elected Officials to Pass Legislation
Eliminating Unnecessary NPDES Permits

Fleet Safety Program
Sample

Chris Gorham

Loss Control Manager

York Risk Control 

Christopher.Gorham@yorkrsg.com

916-738-9046 

May

SANTA BARBARA – May 18 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR:  Dave Watkins – O’Connor Pest Control
Dwatkins@oconnorpest.com • (805) 482-2782
Meet every other month at 7:00 PM (July, Sept. Nov. Jan.   March, May)
Contact chair for location

CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT – May 23 @ 4:00 PM
CHAIR: Leslie Nulick – Delk Pest Control
leslie@delkpestcontrol.com • (559) 779-3656
Marie Callendar's, 3602 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno

DIABLO VALLEY DISTRICT – May 23 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR: Gordie Zilke – Valley View Termite Control
valleyviewtc@yahoo.com • (925) 787-2118
Zio Fraedo’s, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DISTRICT – May 24 @ 5:00 PM Social & 6:00 PM Meeting
CHAIR: Tarry Howard – Hydrex
tarry_h@hotmail.com • (818) 437-6584
Presedente Mexican Restaurant, 11451 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills

June

VINTAGE COASTAL – June 1 @ 7:00 PM
CHAIR:  Carlos Blandino – North Point Pest Solutions
nppsmarin@gmail.com • (415) 785-7480
Contact Larry Schork for location at killabug4u@aol.com

SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE – June 7 @ 6:00 PM
CHAIR:  Brian Swanston – Craig & Sons Termite and Pest Control, Inc.
brian@craigandsons.com  •  (909) 335-1486
Cask & Cleaver 1333 University Ave., Riverside

ORANGE COUNTY – June 8 @ 6:00 PM
CHAIR:  Dean Wiley – Newport Exterminating
deanw@newportexterminating.com  • (949) 261-0700
Dave & Busters Irvine Spectrum, Irvine

MID CAL – June 8 @ 4:00 PM (class) 5:00 (dinner)
CHAIR:  Brad Delk – Delk Pest Control
bdelk@delkpestcontrol.com • (209) 465-5656
Stockton Country Club 3800 W Country Club Blvd, Stockton

SAN DIEGO – June 13 @ 5:30 PM
CHAIR:  Garrett Thrasher – Thrasher Termite/Pest Control
garrett@thrasherpest.com • (619) 955-5121
Seaside Buffet 8998 Mirimar Rd., San Diego

SHASTA – June 13 @ 4:00 PM
CHAIR:  David Silva – Professional Exterminators of Redding
proexterminator@gmail.com • (530) 559-5949
Vittles Restaurant 2385 North Street, Anderson

SOUTHERN VALLEY – June 15 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR:  Patrick Clark – Clark Pest Control
pclarkzapbugs@aol.com •  (661) 635-3535
Location varies – call chair for location

SAN GABRIEL – June 20 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR:  Dan Rutherford – Mercury Termite & Pest Control
mercurytermite@verizon.net • (626) 926-1253
El Sombrero 3550 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte

BIG VALLEY – June 21 @ 4:00 PM
CHAIR:  Sean Bradley – Neighborly Pest Management
sean@neighborlypest.com • (916) 782-3767
Location varies – contact Chair for location

SANTA CLARA – June 21 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR: Margaret Vargas – SOS Pest Control, Inc.
margaret@sospestcontrol.com • (408) 866-6609
Drying Shed, 402 Toyon Ave., San Jose

BAY AREA DISTRICT – June 22 @ 7:00 PM
CHAIR: David Roe – camp4paz@aol.com
Contact Athena Diaz (East Bay Structual) at
office@eastbaystructual.com • (510) 652-4712 
for meeting location

July

MONTEREY – July 18 @ 6:00 pm
CHAIR:  Michael Reid – Cardiff Pest Control
cardiff@cruzio.com • (831) 475-4214
El Palomar, 1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

VENTURA – July 19 @ 7:00 PM
CHAIR:  Dave Watkins – O’Connor Pest Control
Dwatkins@oconnorpest.com • (805) 482-2782
Marriott Hotel 600 East Esplanade Dr., Oxnard

LOS ANGELES / SOUTH BAY – July 20 @ 6:00 PM
CHAIR: Andi Moreno – American City Pest & Termite, Inc.
andi@americancitypest.com • (310) 542-8622
Alpine Village, 833 Torrence Blvd., Torrence

SANTA BARBARA – July 20 @ 6:30 PM
CHAIR:  Dave Watkins – O’Connor Pest Control
Dwatkins@oconnorpest.com • (805) 482-2782
Meet every other month at 7:00 PM (July, Sept., Nov., Jan., March, May)
Contact chair for location

Assist Us in Keeping Rodenticides in the Hands of Professionals: Take the PCOC/NPMA Rodenticide Stewardship Training Course and Earn CEUs

Commensal rodents are among the most significant public health pests that transmit disease, contaminate foods and damage infrastructure. Because of the substantial risk that rodents pose to our health and safety, their control is essential. Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are an advanced and indispensable tool that provides quick and complete management of rodent populations. SGARs require educated and trained professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to apply these products.

In an effort to mitigate rodenticide exposure to non-target wildlife, the state of California strictly limited the use of SGARs to professionals only. To further our industry’s dedication to stewardship of rodenticides, the Pest Control Operators of California and the National Pest Management Association have teamed up to develop a two-part training course. This 60-minute course focuses on strategies and methods that will instill knowledge above and beyond state and federal educational requirements for the handling and application of rodenticides. Instructional topics include the importance of rodent management, commensal rodent biology and behavior, integrated rodent management, and the safe handling and application of anticoagulant rodenticides. To access this training, click here.

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Frequently Asked For Websites

Department of Fish & Game
www.dfg.ca.gov

Department of Food & Agriculture
www.cdfa.ca.gov

California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)
www.cdpr.ca.gov

DPR on Facebook
www.facebook.com/capesticideregulation

DPR on YouTube (see "playlists" for videos pertaining to new surface water regulations)
www.youtube.com/user/californiapesticides

DPR on Twitter
twitter.com/ca_pesticides

DPR LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/company/california-department-of-pesticide-regulation

Healthy Schools Act
http://apps.cdpr.ca.gov/schoolipm/

Structural Pest Control Board
www.pestboard.ca.gov

Find Your Legislator
www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html