OPCA Fall Beach Seminar 2025

September 18–20, 2025 • Embarcadero Resort, Newport, OR
1000 SE Bay Blvd, Newport, OR — steps from Old Town and the fishing fleet!

Why Attend

Three days of CEU-accredited education, networking, and fun on the Oregon coast. From golf and fishing to expert-led technical sessions, this is where pest management professionals come together to sharpen skills and build connections.

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Thursday, September 18 — Arrival Day

Golf Tournament – Salishan Golf Club

First tee time: 10:00 AM (staggered every 10 minutes)
$145 per person (advance payment required)
Grab lunch from the grill at the turn.

Welcome Reception (Hosted by Veseris)

5:00 – 8:00 PM • Fireside Room, Embarcadero Resort
Kick off the weekend with food, drinks, and great company.

Friday, September 19 — Seminar Day (Embarcadero Resort)

7:30 – 8:30 • Breakfast & Vendor Booths
8:30 – 8:45 • Welcome & Vendor Interviews

8:45 – 9:45 — Controlling Ants with Pesticides (Ryan Neff)
Learn the biology and behavior of key urban ants—Argentine, odorous house, carpenter, and rover ants. Ryan will show how to exploit ant behavior for control, select the right formulations, and apply baits and residuals strategically for long-lasting results.

9:45 – 10:45 — What is Aedes aegypti (Kenny Carver)
Dive into the biology and ecology of this globally important mosquito species. Kenny will highlight surveillance methods, control approaches, and prevention strategies, equipping PMPs with tools to reduce risks associated with this vector.

10:45 – 11:00 — Break & Vendor Booths

11:00 – 12:00 — Beyond the Active Ingredient: The Science Behind Pesticide Formulations (Alea Pedroza, Envu)
Go deeper than the label. Alea will explain how different formulations—granules, dusts, aerosols, baits, and sprays—perform in real-world environments. Learn how formulation choice impacts efficacy, safety, and sustainability in pest management.

12:00 – 1:00 — Lunch • OPCA Member Update • Golf Awards

1:00 – 2:00 — Understanding and Treating Norway Rat Burrows (Jonathan Paulsen, Liphatech)
Norway rat burrows hold the secrets to effective control. Jonathan will cover colony structure, burrow design, conducive conditions, and evidence-based IPM strategies. He’ll also review safe label-compliant treatments, including trapping and alternative methods like CO₂.

2:00 – 2:15 — Break & Vendor Booths

2:15 – 3:15 — Overcoming Resistance in Roaches (Larsten Hanson)
Cockroach infestations are growing tougher. Larsten will explain identification, lifecycle, and the role of cockroaches as vectors, then tackle resistance and aversion. Learn to read glue boards, rotate modes of action, and deploy IPM strategies that overcome genetic and behavioral hurdles.

3:15 – 4:15 — Professionalism and Inspections (Ray Vanderlouw)
Inspections are the foundation of pest management. Ray will cover key professional practices, micro-environments, and how to communicate findings effectively. Take away inspection tips that improve service quality, customer trust, and regulatory compliance.

4:15 – 4:30 — Wrap-Up & Door Prizes

CE Credits: WSDA (6 CEUs approved - Course: 2025-453A) • ODA (pending)

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