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Chief Executive Officer's Notes
Before we move into the summer, I just wanted to thank all the people that made our Expo a huge success this year at Disneyland. It was an action-packed few days and couldn’t have happened without the leadership of the executive committee and the outstanding work of PCOC staff. Speaking of leadership, a special thank you goes out to Mike Bullert for all his work over the past year, and we wish him nothing but the best! We also welcome Baron McDonald as our new PCOC President and look forward to his contributions in the coming year. I also hope as you reflect on our Expo, that you’ll share your thoughts with us about how we can make it better in the coming years. What’s exciting to me is we had a terrific group of speakers, including the opportunity to listen to California State Treasurer and leading candidate for California Governor John Chiang, as well as Department of Pesticide Regulation Director Brian Leahy. We are already planning for next year in Lake Tahoe, so hope to see you all there. Chris Reardon 
Upcoming Events
PCOC Golf Tournament – September 21, 2017 Riverwalk Golf Club, San Diego, California Schedule of Events that day: 11AM Check In Board of Directors Meeting – September 22-23, 2017 Schedule of Events for Friday, September 22: 10-11AM CE Class (Subject to change) Schedule of Events for Saturday, September 23: 8AM-12PM Board of Directors Meeting
BOD Golf Tournament – December 7, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting – December 8-9, 2017 
Legislative Update
Stewardship! Vigilance! Product stewardship is one way that we, as the professional pest management industry, can defend our uses of our tools and products. We must use our products in the most responsible manner that we know. This includes following the Surface Water Protection regulations with regards to pyrethroids and properly securing and locking up bait stations when using rodenticides. We comply with these rules even if no one is looking because where these products end up (either in the waterways for pyrethroids or in predators for anti-coagulant rodenticides) is being looked at with great scrutiny. AB 1687 (Bloom) is the bill to ban the use of rodenticides in the state of California. This has been extended to a two-year bill, meaning that we should not deal with it in 2017 but we should see it again in 2018. As an industry, we are doing anything that we can to oppose this bill in Sacramento. But there are things that the field can do across the state. We need to ensure that all places where these products are used they are used properly and in combination with monitoring blocks. If you have questions on how to integrate monitoring blocks into your program, do not hesitate to reach out to your distributor or manufacturer representative. Surface water protection is another place where product stewardship is of the utmost importance. According to DPR, the monitoring detection numbers have not been decreasing, and that is being attributed to the professional’s industry non-compliance with the regulations. Whether we agree with the sentiment, the level of compliance across the industry is not where it should be according to DPR. This part of the conversation can be changed if we, as the professional industry, remove this factor from the argument and get compliance across the board. We as an industry have had extra attention from our regulators. The more we can comply with the rules that are laid on us, the more weight we have in our discussions with them. Darren Van Steenwyk, BCE Affiliate Corner
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Josh Joyce Comings & Goings
Karen's "Blug"July 2017 Wow, I cannot believe that I am celebrating my first year at PCOC! I have learned about so many things such as the life cycle of the bed bug and the fact that a rat can fit into spaces the size of his nose. I would like to thank the staff at PCOC for their continued support as I travel throughout the state and for helping me with my "blonde” questions. Thank you to the many districts that welcomed me with open arms and allowed me to speak at their meetings. I have met so many wonderful people and have been able to share the many changes at PCOC. As I move forward with my second year, I look forward to working with everyone to help make PCOC a stronger and bigger association. With the help of many individuals, we added 90 new members this last year, and my goal is to add more! We need to continue to work together to relay the message to others the importance of being a member especially now with the issues we are dealing with in the State Capitol. I have begun my tour of California, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the district meetings. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your membership. Here is to another successful year and learning more about termites, spiders and other creepy crawlers. From the desk of Karen Grenz, Director of Membership PCOC Monthly Insurance/Safety Tip
Member News
PCOC would like to pass on that we have been informed that Vernard Lewis has retired. Vernard was such a big part of our association and the industry as a whole. We are sad to see him go but extremely happy for him and what retirement has in store for him. There is a fantastic article about Vernard and the great things that he has accomplished in his 35-year career. Please click here to view article.
It is with a heavy heart that I am informing you that John Lemm has passed away. John was the owner of Cal Western Termite and Pest Control, a member of the San Gabriel Valley District for many, many years and a past president of PCOC from 1997-1998. His service was held on 7/15/2017 at The Church of Latter Day Saints in Arcadia.
Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 14th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by Douglas Products and Vikane® gas fumigant. The contest recognizes the promotion of structural fumigation through job site signage. This year, there were a record 72 banner entries.
District News
July MONTEREY DISTRICT – July 18 @ 6:00 pm SAN GABRIEL DISTRICT – July 18 @ 6:30 PM SANTA CLARA DISTRICT – July 19 @ 6:30 PM VENTURA DISTRICT – July 19 @ 7:00 PM LOS ANGELES / SOUTH BAY DISTRICT – July 20 @ 6:00 PM SANTA BARBARA DISTRICT– July 20 @ 6:30 PM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DISTRICT – July 26 @ 6:00 PM CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT – July 27 @ 6:00 PM DIABLO VALLEY DISTRICT – July 29 @ 3 PM BBQ
August SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE DISTRICT – August 2 @ 6:00 PM VINTAGE COASTAL DISTRICT – August 3 @ 7:00 PM SHASTA DISTRICT – August 8 @ 4:00 PM SAN DIEGO DISTRICT – August 8 @ 5:30 PM ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT – August 10 @ 6:00 PM SOUTHERN VALLEY DISTRICT – August 10 @ 6:30 PM
Did You Know???
ATTENTION ALL OPERATORS, FIELD REPS AND APPLICATORS:Division 19, Title 16, California Code of Regulations has been amended to add Section 1960 and now requires all licensees due to expire on June 30, 2016, or after, who have never been fingerprinted, to complete the fingerprint (Livescan) process as a condition of renewal. The SCPB reported on 7/12/2017 that 350 licensees have not yet completed the mandatory livescan process. Please click here to see the full notice and the form needed. PLEASE NOTE: LICENSING WILL BE CONSIDERED EXPIRED IF THE PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 2017.New Members
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At LIPHATECH, we're not just scientists, biologists and marketers. We're problem solvers. We understand the issues facing pest management professionals who service the professional, animal health and agricultural markets and use our insight to develop new technologies and solutions. In short, we use our resources to develop bait matrixes specifically designed to achieve maximum control of rodents, slugs and snails worldwide.
