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OPCA Winter Virtual Meeting

Saturday, January 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Virtual via Zoom

Check-in opens at 7:45 AM. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:00 AM.

Join the Oregon Pest Control Association for a half-day virtual training focused on practical, field-ready education for pest management professionals. Four (4) CEUs will be applied for in both Washington and Oregon for this program.

Logistics & CEUs

Virtual event hosted via Zoom.
4 CEUs applied for in Washington and Oregon.
Check-in: 7:45 AM.
Education sessions: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Registration will close three (3) days prior to the event.

Zoom access details will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the meeting.

Registration Options

Registration Open

OPCA Member Registration

$100 · First attendee (OPCA member companies only)

Additional attendees from the same member company register at the $50 rate.

OPCA Member Watch Party

$300 · OPCA member companies only

For four or more people watching together in a training room. The main contact is responsible for verifying attendance.

Please provide names and ODA license numbers under “guest” registrations.

First-Time Attendee

$100 · For new or prospective companies

Available to companies that have not attended OPCA events before. A special discount code is required.

Request a code at smalone@opca.org.

Non-Member Registration

$150 · For non-members

Additional attendees from the same company may register at a $100 rate.

Agenda

All sessions are 1 hour.

Time

Session

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Rats, Regulations, and Rumbles: Dispatches from the California Frontline

Dr. Niamh Quinn · University of California

Explore what’s driving increased rat pressure in the West, what California’s rodenticide policy trends may signal for Oregon, and practical IPM strategies that improve outcomes under tightening regulation.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

The Science of Foam: Serious Chemistry, Surprisingly Fun

Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE · BASF

Learn how foam expansion, density, and collapse rates influence performance—and how to use foam effectively as a precision delivery tool for ants, roaches, and termites in voids and hidden harborages.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Chemical Families & Formulations: Making Smarter Product Decisions

Nick Grisafe · Syngenta

A practical overview of common chemical families and formulation types used in structural pest management, with field-based guidance on selecting the right formulation for the pest, environment, and application scenario to support performance and resistance management.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IPM in Sensitive Environments: Reducing Risk While Improving Results

Michael Rector · PestCo

Sensitive accounts require thorough inspection, clear documentation, and strong communication. Learn practical IPM approaches that prioritize non-chemical controls, reduce risk, and build collaborative corrective-action plans that hold up under scrutiny.

Meet the Speakers

Dr. Niamh Quinn

University of California

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Dr. Quinn provides practical insight into urban rodent management and the evolving regulatory landscape in the western U.S., translating California’s frontline lessons into field-ready takeaways for pest management professionals.

Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE, MSc.

Senior Technical Services Representative – West · BASF

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Sylvia is a Board Certified Entomologist and licensed California Pest Control Advisor/Qualified Applicator with a background in biology and entomology, supporting pest management professionals through technical training, product guidance, and field-ready best practices.

Nick Grisafe

Syngenta

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Nick focuses on formulation and application strategy, helping pest management professionals improve product selection and field performance through practical decision-making that supports efficacy and resistance management.

Michael Rector

Director of Technical Services · PestCo Holdings

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Michael has 17+ years in pest management across food processing, pharmaceutical, commercial, and residential accounts. An ACE-certified professional since 2019, he has held roles from technician to quality and regional leadership, and now champions quality standards and IPM programs as PestCo’s Director of Technical Services.

Address: 9024 Wyatt Ct SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 480-5542

Email: Samantha Malone, Executive Director

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