Industry Events

Univar will be holding a seminar on February 9th & 22nd for annual worker safety and respirator training. This will meet the requirements for pesticide handlers and includes documentation and fit-testing. Please bring a clean respirator. The cost is only $30.00 per person. The class will be held in the Univar branch - 1600 Chicago Ave, Ste R9 from 8am to 12pm (lunch is included). Space is limited so please RSVP to Annette @ 951-683-5168.

The Wilsconsin Pest Control Association will hold the 2010 Pest Control Conference on February 16-17, 2010 at the Kalahari Water Park and Resort in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Register online at www.wisconsinpest.com (click on "News")or call Tom Kofler at WPCA (715) 340-4637 for more information.

FPMA montly dinner meeting GHP CEU's will offered Technician training offered Speaker; Herman Giraldo (BASF) Please contact; Director; Vanessa Ferguson from Walton Services Asst. Director; Gabriel Centeno from Univar USA @ 305-883-9514 COST: $ 30.00 dinner included

Please join Univar in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for a fun filled day of learning. Our 4th Annual CEU Training Seminar being help on February 18th, 2010 at the Clarion Hotel, 2600 N Aspen, Broken Arrow, OK. CEU's pending in 7a General, 3a Ornamental & Turf & 8 Public Health. Registration at 7:30 seminar starts at 8:00. $ 50.00 person multiple attendence will negotate Lunch will be provided. Please call Deb @ 918-630-3222 or office at 918-251-4868/888-755-5566 to register.

Univar will be holding a seminar on February 9th & 22nd for annual worker safety and respirator training. This will meet the requirements for pesticide handlers and includes documentation and fit-testing. Please bring a clean respirator. The cost is only $30.00 per person. The class will be held in the Univar branch - 1600 Chicago Ave, Ste R9 from 8am to 12pm (lunch is included). Space is limited so please RSVP to Annette @ 951-683-5168.

Univar USA and our partner BASF will host another Free Food Friday on February 26, 2010, at the Univar Pro Center office at 2041 N. Mosley in Wichita. One hour of CE approved training will be provided by Jared Harris of BASF, who will offer a presentation on Ant Biology, Behavior, and Control - 1 hour CE in 7E. This free program begins at 10 AM with the training and is followed by lunch at 11 AM. Please R.S.V.P. to Mindy Markley at mindy.markley@univarusa.com or call her at 316-267-6292 ext. 10. We hope to see you there.

Legislative Day is, Mar 1st - 2nd, sponsored by FMC Professional Solutions and co-sponsored by Dow AgroSciences, Renaissance Mayflower Hotel Washington, DC. For hotel reservations at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel call 202-347-3000 by February 5, 2010, and mention "NPMA" to receive the group rate of $262 per night. After February 5, rooms and the group rate are subject to availability.

The Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA) and the Structural Pest Management Association of Ontario (SPMAO), in conjunction with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) invite you to Pest Management Canada 2010, March 4-6 at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Ontario. For hotel reservations, call 800-441-1414 or 506-863-6310 and mention “CPMA” by January 30, 2010 to receive the group rate of $199 (CAD) per night. After January 30, rooms and rate are subject to availability.

The 61st Annual Pacific Northwest Pest Management Conference will be held March 4,5,6, 2010 at the Best Western Hood River Inn - Hood River, OR. The focus of the conference is: Creating Value - How to Deliver Your Value Message and Retain Customers. In addition, 6 credit hours have been applied for in WA, OR, & ID for the Saturday session. Contact Hood River Inn, 800-828-7873 / www.hoodriverinn.com, to make your room reservation. For additional information on this event please click on the website or files listed below.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from the best! Univar USA and its vendor partners Rockwell Labs, GNC, Zoecon, and BASF are proud to sponsor Dr. Austin Frishman, for a full day of learning on March 4, 2010. This will be held at the South Carolina Archives and History Center, Columbia, SC. Up to 6 CE credits are expected for SC, NC, and GA licensees, in both General Pest and Termite. This powerful event is only $50 per person with lunch included. It begins at 7:45 AM and concludes at 4:30 PM, with a great opportunity to visit with suppliers in the mini trade show as well. Space is limited to the first 200 people who sign up, so don't delay. You can download the flyer for the program by selecting the link below, or call Univar at 1-800-888-4897 to register and get directions. Sign up now to learn from the best. Univar USA - One Source, Countless Resources.

Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa, ON. The Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA) and the Structural Pest Management Association of Ontario (SPMAO), in conjunction with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Canadian Federation of Apartment Associations (CFAA), present the 2010 Bed Bug Symposium, March 5 at the Fairmont Château Laurier. The Bed Bug Symposium is taking place in conjunction with Pest Management Canada 2010, but is a separate program geared toward anyone working in the hotel/motel industry, campus facility maintenance, hospitals, nursing homes, furniture rental companies, government agencies, etc.

Please join Univar on March 10th at the Stanislaus County Ag Center in Modesto (3800 Cornucopia Way) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on March 11th at the Chico Masonic Center in Chico (1110 W East Avenue) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

The Illinois Pest Control Association will hold the 2010 Spring Conference on March 16-17, 2010, at the Keller Convention Center at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1301 Avenue of Mid America, Effingham, IL. Register online at www.ipcaonline.org or call 800-678-6722 for more information. CEU credits applied for in Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Please join Univar on March 16th at the Napredak Hall in San Jose (770 Montague Expressway) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on March 17th at the International Catering Center in Fresno (4277 N West Avenue) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on March 18th at the Univar Sacramento Branch for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

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 March 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.

Morning session - 4 7D CEU hours Afternoon session - 4 General CEU hours

The 76th Annual Meeting of the American Mosquito Control Association will be held at the Lexington Center in Lexington, Kentucky from March 28 - April 1, 2010. This meeting will consist of presentations and exhibits that illustrate and highlight the latest science, technology and products used to conduct research and control vectors. This meeting also provides ample opportunities to network with vector control professionals, researchers and educators from around the world.

Please join Univar on March 29th at the Doubletree Golf Resort in San Diego (14455 Penasquitos Drive) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on March 30th at the Shilo Hilltop Suites in Pomona (3101 W Temple Ave) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on March 31st at the Quiet Cannon in Montebello (901 N Via San Clemente) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Morning session - 4 7D CEU hours Afternoon session - 4 General CEU hours

Please join Univar on May 12th at the Univar Sylmar Branch (12473 Gladstone Ave, Ste K) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Please join Univar on May 13th at the Univar Oxnard Branch (2001 Williams Dr, Ste 415) for 3 hours of CEU. Registration begins at 7:30am and classes go from 8:00am to 11:00am. Lunch will be served at 11:15am with a raffle to follow. Receive SPCB and DPR credits along with the opportunity to visit with vendors and Univar reps. Please RSVP to your local Univar office or call 800-888-4897.

Morning session - 4 7D CEU hours Afternoon session - 4 General CEU hours

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 May 21st. 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 Florida Pest Management Association will offer a full day of educational opportunities and Continuing Education hours. The program will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009, at the Plumbers Union Building, 7204 SW 48th St., Miami, FL, from 7:30 AM to 5:40 PM. The cost is free to FPMA members, and only $25 per category for non-members and guests, with topics in L&O, GHP, CORE, Termite, and Fume. Reservations are requested, and you may RSVP to Gabe Centeno of Univar at 305-883-9514 or the FPMA at 305-267-1426. For the full flyer for this event please select the link below.

Morning session - 4 7D CEU hours Afternoon session - 4 General CEU hours

July 22-24, 2010 - Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando, FL. NPMA's Academy 2010 is sponsored by Dow AgroSciences. To make your hotel reservations at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, call (888) 444-OMNI or (407) 390-6664.

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 July 23rd. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.