Saturday, January 24 · 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.
Zoom access details will be emailed to all registered participants prior to the meeting.
$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.
$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.
$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.
$150 · For non-members.
Additional attendees from the same company may register at a discounted rate of $100.
Sessions run 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Each session is 1 hour.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
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
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
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
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.
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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