Virtual Winter Seminar 2026

  • 24 Jan 2026
  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Virtual
  • 112

Registration

  • Who should use this: Companies that have never attended an OPCA event before or prospective members.
    Details:

    Requires a special discount code.

    To request a code, email: smalone@opca.org
    .
  • Who should use this:
    Companies that are not OPCA or NPMA members.

    Details:
    Additional attendees from the same company may register at a discounted rate of $100 per person.
  • Who should use this:
    OPCA member companies.

    Details:
    This option is for the first attendee from the company.

    Additional attendees from the same company should register at the guest rate of $50 per person.
  • Who should use this:
    OPCA member companies with a group training setup.

    Details:
    Intended for companies with four or more people watching together in a training room.

    The main registrant is responsible for verifying attendance.

    A list of attendee names and ODA license numbers must be submitted under “guest” registrations.

Register

OPCA Winter Virtual Meeting

Saturday, January 24 · · 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 · OPCA member companies only.

Use this option for the first attendee from an OPCA member company. Additional attendees register at the guest rate of $50.

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 discounted rate of $100.

Agenda

Sessions run 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Each session is 1 hour.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Chemical Families & Formulations: Making Smarter Product Decisions

Nick Grisafe · Syngenta

This session explores major pesticide chemical families and formulation types, focusing on how mode of action, formulation choice, and delivery method influence performance in the field. Attendees will learn how to evaluate pros and cons, improve product selection, and support resistance management through smarter formulation decisions.

9:00 – 10:00 AM

The Science of Foam: Serious Chemistry, Surprisingly Fun

Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE · BASF

Foam formulations provide unique access to voids, cavities, and hidden harborages when applied correctly. This session breaks down foam expansion, density, and collapse rates, with real-world applications for ants, cockroaches, and termites. Attendees will gain practical guidance on equipment selection, application strategy, and common field mistakes.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

Dr. Niamh Quinn · University of California

California often signals what’s coming next for pest management regulation in the West. This session examines rising rat pressure, rodenticide legislation, and IPM strategies that are proving effective in real-world conditions—along with lessons from approaches that fall short.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

IPM in Sensitive Environments: Reducing Risk While Improving Results

Michael Rector · PestCo

Sensitive accounts require heightened inspection, documentation, and communication. This session focuses on applying IPM principles in high-scrutiny environments, prioritizing non-chemical controls, identifying root causes, and aligning expectations with stakeholders to achieve sustainable results.

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Oregon Pest Control Association (C) 2025

Address: 9024 Wyatt Ct SE, Tumwater, WA 98501

Phone: (360) 480-5542

Email: Samantha Malone, Executive Director

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