Industry Events

Univar USA is pleased to sponsor Mr. Rob Ives of Control Solutions for a 1 hour training program on Perimeter Pests, focusing on an update of the pesticide chemistries and techniques in the industry today that are useful and economical in a desert climate. This CE-approved course will be on August 5, 2010, from 4:00-5:00 PM, and held at the Univar USA Pro Center at 2090 E. University Dr., Ste. 111 in Tempe, AZ. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to 480-894-5323. Light refreshments will be served.

Kiawah Island Golf Resort - Kiawah Island, SC. The 2010 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference is sponsored by DuPont Professional Products. Aug 5th - 7th.

The Arizona Pest Professionals Organization would like to invite you to an evening of fun, networking and good food with your peers at Golden Corral in Tucson for the ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. There will be an hour of CEU provided on “Health Care Reform and It’s Effects on Small Businesses.” Please come join us and catch up on the latest for timeline on requirements, tax credits & most recent changes/updates to the law. We will also have Jeremy Davis with Bell Labs speak on Rodent Control Techniques and protocols. Please come join us on August 12, 2010, at the Golden Corral, 6865 N. Thornydale, Tucson, AZ. A social hour is from 5:30-6:30 PM followed by dinner until 8:30 PM, and dinner is FREE as long as you Pre-Register. We will have raffle prizes and a grand prize of an IPOD!! RSVP to Christy Davie of Univar at christy.davie@univarusa.com or call 480-894-5323.

The Santa Barbara / Ventura District of PCOC is putting on a golf tournament at the Glen Annie Golf Course on Saturday, August 21, 2010. $100 per person for a four man scramble (this includes green fees, cart, range balls, gift bag and BBQ dinner). Prizes offered will be for the 1st and 2nd place team Gross & Net scores, Longest drive, and closest to the pin (all par 3's). For more information please see attached flyer. Glen Annie golf course is located at 405 Glen Annie Road, Goleta, CA 93117 A portion of the proceeds will benefit the U.C. Berkeley Urban Pest Management Center. Please prepay by August 13, 2010.

Univar USA and its industry partner Andy Vita of Atlantic Paste & Glue will offer a Free Food Friday on August 27, 2010, at the Univar Pro Center office at 2041 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS. This offers 1 CEU Credit in 7E with the topic for the class still pending. The class is held at 10:00 AM with a free lunch to follow. For questions or to let us know you will be there please contact Cheryl Duart at Univar at 1-800-888-4897 or 316-267-6292 ext. 10. Univar – One Source and Countless Resources.

Chinook Winds / Lincoln City, OR September 10 - 11, 2010

The Pest Management University from University of Florida will offer a GHP Foundations 101 course on Sept. 15-17, 2010, at the Mid Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 South Binion Rd., Apopka, FL. This course offers an in-depth study of pest control concepts, including roaches, rodents, ants, flies, and IPM, and is taught by the professional staff from UFL. For complete information on pricing and to register for this class please select the link below for the program flyer from UFL. You also may call UFL at – Pam Mattis – 904-655-3891 or Dr. Faith Oi – 352-273-3971.

The 2010 Illinois Pest Control Association Fall Conference wil be held September 15-16, 2010 at the Northfield Inn Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Drive, Springfield, IL. For hotel reservations please call 217-523-7900 and mention the IPCA Fall Conference to receive the special group rate. Manufacturers and Distributors will be on hand exhibiting their products and equipment. 9 Illinois CEU's are available. To register, please visit the IPCA website at www.ipcaonline.org and download the registration form.

Bird Barrier is offering this informative class on how to evaluate and solve bird control problems and how to promote your business. Please join them at their office in Carson on September 24th. Fee to attend is $95 (1 attendee), $170 (2 attendees), and $255 (3 attendees). Fill out attached form and mail with payment to Bird Barrier at 20925 Chico Street, Carson, CA 90746 or call 800-503-5444.

Univar USA and its industry partner Travis Chambers of Bell Labs will offer a Free Food Friday on Sept. 24, 2010, at the Univar Pro Center office at 2041 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS. This class offers 1 CEU Credit in 7E. The class is held at 10:00 AM with a free lunch to follow. For questions or to let us know you will be there please contact Cheryl Duart at Univar at 1-800-888-4897 or 316-267-6292 ext. 10. Univar – One Source and Countless Resources.

The First Annual Arizona Pest Professional Organization Golf Tournament will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, at the McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale, AZ. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Jack Root Foundation, honoring longtime industry member Jack Root. Check in at the club begins at Noon, and a box lunch is provided. Complete details can be seen along with the registration form by selecting the link to the event flyer below.

The Pest Management University from University of Florida will offer a Master of Termite Management 201 course on Sept. 29,- Oct. 1, 2010, at the Mid Florida Research and Education Center, 2725 South Binion Rd., Apopka, FL. This course offers covers borate treatments, baiting, how termiticides work, WDO beetles and decay fungi, as well as a look at how Certified Operators can get into trouble, and is taught by the professional staff from UFL. For complete information on pricing and to register for this class please select the link below for the program flyer from UFL. You also may call UFL at – Pam Mattis – 904-655-3891 or Dr. Faith Oi – 352-273-3971.

The AzPPO, Univar and OPM have joined together to co-sponsor the 2nd Annual Saguaro Conference and Expo at the Carefree Resort in Carefree, AZ. Last year's conference drew over 250 industry leaders together to discuss business, shop for new products and support the growth of the pest management community. The Exhibit Hall is a huge draw at the Conference, with maximized Exhibit Hall hours and traffic generating activities. This 2-day event will be September 29-30, 2010, and offers tremendous learning opportunities along with a wonderful setting for relaxing and enjoying the amenities of this amazing resort. For more information please contact Becky Velasco of Univar USA at 323-837-7819.

Hawai'i Convention Center,Honolulu, HI. Oct 20th - 23rd. PestWorld 2010 will be held at the Hawai'i Convention Center with hotel rooms at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort & Spa. Save your spot now at PestWorld 2010 Hawai'i with special registration rates available and an opportunity to win the PestWorld 2010 Grand Prize Drawing with an all expense paid trip to PestWorld 2010. To make your hotel reservations, call 1-800-HILTONS or 808-949-4321 to receive the special room rates starting at $194 per night. Hotel reservations made between October, 2010 and March, 2010 have an opportunity to win a Hilton Grand Prize package. Plus, reservations made through March, 2010 will receive a variety of valuable discounts.

Univar USA and speaker Greg Clark of Univar will offer a Free Food Friday on October 29, 2010, at the Univar Pro Center office at 2041 N. Mosley, Wichita, KS. Greg will discuss Spill Containment, and the class is held at 10:00 AM with a free lunch to follow. For questions or to let us know you will be there please contact Cheryl Duart at Univar at 1-800-888-4897 or 316-267-6292 ext. 10. Univar – One Source and Countless Resources.

The South Carolina Mosquito Control Association will hold its 2010 Annual Meeting on November 3-5, 2010, at Hickory Knob State Resort Park in McCormick, SC. For more information and to register to attend this valuable event, please contact Carolyn Morgan of the SCMCA at 803-896-0655, or email at morgancl@dhec.sc.gov. The SCMCA website link can be found below.

The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California will hold its Fall Meeting on November 3-5, 2010, at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe - Hotel and Ski Resort, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. For full details and to register to attend please visit the MVCAC website at the link offered below.

The Certified Pest Control Operators of Georgia will hold their annual Perry Conference on November 5-6, 2010, in Perry, Georgia. This tremedous educational event brings in hundreds of industry professionals and top educators, for 2 full days of seminars. For full informations and to register to attend, please contact the CPCO at (770) 945-6265 or Toll-Free (888) 764-8555, or visit their website at the link below.

Join the Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance for the "Meeting of the Minds IV" Conference on November 9, 2010. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center, 18500 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477. Speakers include Phil Pellitteri (Pests in the Midwest), Jeff Tucker (Ants), Phil Koehler (Bedbugs)and Roger Gold (Roaches). Illinois and Indiana recertification credits are available. For more information, contact Jim Anderson at 773-875-4450 or janderson@smithereen.com. Registration form is also available at www.gcpma.com

Bird Barrier is offering this informative class on how to evaluate and solve bird control problems and how to promote your business. Please join them at their office in Carson on November 19th. Fee to attend is $95 (1 attendee), $170 (2 attendees), and $255 (3 attendees). Fill out attached form and mail with payment to Bird Barrier at 20925 Chico Street, Carson, CA 90746 or call 800-503-5444.

The Northeastern Mosquito Control Association will hold its 56th Annual Meeting on December 6-8, 2010, at the Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA (Cape Cod). This is your opportunity to attend many educational programs that will update you on mosquito and vector control, as well as visit with the many vendors whose products are used in vector management. For more information on this event or the hotel please visit the website link below.

The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California will hold its 2011 Annual Conference on Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, at the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells, CA. For full details and to register to attend please visit the MVCAC website at the link offered below.

The 2011 World Ag Expo will be held on February 8-10, 2011, at the county fairgrounds in Tulare, CA. Univar USA will be in attendance at the massive supplier show. With 2.6 million square feet of show grounds and 1,600 exhibitors, World Ag Expo is an industry leader in agriculture expositions. Attracting an annual average of 100,000 attendees, this three day expo transforms Tulare, California into the World’s hot spot for agriculture technology and innovation. For more information please visit the Ag Expo website at the link below.