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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE WASHINGTON STATE PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT’S REPORTSTEVE ROGERS
Well here it is, the final letter to the newsletter as your President, on the same day as thePresident of Libya has been permanently removed from his office. Although I am thankful that Iam not being removed in the same way, I have to tell you that there were times that I feared anoverthrow of our Association by the Illuminati. Without the steadfast, nose to the grindstone guid-ance of our fearless director, Mr. Baker, lord knows what could have happened.
There have been a lot of things that came across our table at the board meetings this lastyear but there have been a few things that have always stayed at the top of the to do list. This yearwas the busiest year when it came to ethic complaints. We received more this year than we haveover the past five years. Most of them were from Member companies about other Members or anew company. The level of some of these ethic violations was shocking. The level that somepeople will stoop to just for a buck will never stop surprising me. I feel some of these actions werein direct relation to the economy and possibly out of desperation or fear and some of these peoplejust threw any and all morals out the window.
Being part of an Association means that you are part of a group of people in an industrythat accept the agreed upon code of ethics. Some people may think that this code is meaninglessand not worth the paper it is written on. However, the majority of members support the code andconduct themselves and their businesses accordingly so that even during bad times they will alwaysbe seen as the best in their field. You are always a representative of the Association that you arepart of.
Another thing that has been a big issue this year is the CDC (Center for Disease Control)and the DOH ( Dept. of Health) pyrethroid study. If you are not familiar with this study let me giveyou a quick re-cap of what has been going on. The WSDOH has received a grant from the CDC forthe study of pyrethroids on the general public and in the pest management field.
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THE PEST INTELLIGENCER
Inside this Issue:
President’sReport 1-3WSPMA Board &Committee Chairs 2Upcoming Events &New Members 3LeavenworthGeneral MembershipMeeting 4&5
Committee Reports:Statewide EducationRegistration Forms& Calendar 6-8Program Reports 9Department of Health& GovernmentAffairs 10-13
Incoming President’sReport Back Cover
WinterEdition 2011NovemberDecemberJanuary
NOW!Read The Newsletter
Online atWWW.WSPCA.ORG
Always a fun gathering following the golf tournamentin Leavenworth. You’ll find more pictures and
information on the quarterly business meeting onpages 4 & 5.
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This is a five year study and we are now in year two. Duringthe first year, testing was done on the general public statewide. Now they have funding to begin testing technicians,anonymously, in the pest management field.
Whether you believe this study is for safety or thefirst step in removing the products from our industry, it ishappening and there is not much we can do about it. We aretold by DOH that the purpose for gathering the informationis to review the exposure level of pyrethroids to technicians.This study has created a lot of discussion at Board meetingsand General Membership meetings. I personally do not likethe way they have conducted themselves and do not trustthem for their word. I am taking the steps that I feel I need todo to protect my company from liability and exposure.
As your President and a member of the EducationCommittee, we are bringing in L&I (Labor & Industries) toour Dec. 3rd class to discuss the current laws and regulationsfor the correct PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) to pro-tect your technicians. I feel if we all can be up to date or geta good refresher course on PPE; this will help in making sureyour technicians do not turn in a “hot “sample to the DOH.
I URGE every one of you to look into this study andfind out what has been done so far and what is next. There isinformation in there that will not be shared with you as anemployer because of privacy issues. The privacy issue willprevent you from finding out what is truly going on until it istoo late. Talk to the people that write the fines and ask theiropinions.
On a lighter note, I have totake the time to thank all of you.This last year as President of theAssociation has been a fun one.Going across the state and finallymeeting some of you that I haveonly talked to on the phone; Hearingall the stories on how you all workor vacation; Learning who has thebiggest stories and who we can tellthe biggest stories about; Meetinghundreds of you, and three crazy ones, and enjoying everyminute. It has been a great time.
Some of you may think that we are all competitorsin this world of pest management, and I do agree there are afew that you do need to look at that way, but the majority ofour Members are just like you; Hard working people that justwant to make a good life for themselves and their families inthe business of pest management. There is nothing betterthan talking with a person about a certain problem, only todiscover that they had the same problem and were able tooffer a possible solution. I am telling you…There are nobetter people than us bug people, the Board is anotherquestion. Joke.
Once again…Thank you all…This has been a lifechanging experience. And I hope to see all of at theDecember 2nd General Membership meeting and the all dayDecember 3rd Education Seminar with DOL at SeaTac.
THE WSPMA BOARD & COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President: Steve Rogers/Bug Buster’s Pest Control, Olympia 888.836.5776 [email protected]
President Elect: Rick Mix/Willard’s Pest Control, Kirkland 425.820.1980 [email protected]
Vice President: Brad Thorstenson/Interstate Pest Control, Kelso 360.636.0560 [email protected]
Immediate Past President: Sean Bergmann/United Pest Solutions, Seattle 206.632.1270 [email protected]
EXECUTIVE STAFF:
Executive Officer: Tim Baker/WSPMA Business Office, Olympia 360.709.9309 [email protected]
Assistant EO/Editor: Terri Garren/WSPMA Business Office, Olympia 800.253.3836 [email protected]
Research & Politics: Art Losey, Olympia 360.556.6208 [email protected]
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Education Co Chair: Steve Rogers/Bug Buster’s Pest Control, Olympia 888.836.5776 [email protected]
Education Co Chair: Larry Stamp/Cameo Home Inspections, Olympia 360.459.1632 [email protected]
Eastern WA Subcommittee Co Chair: Paul Nibarger/Prime Pest Control, Spokane 509.994.7748 [email protected]
Eastern WA Subcommittee Co Chair: Jack Dein/Eden, Spokane 509.327.3700 [email protected]
Government Affairs: Larry Treleven/Sprague Pest Solutions, Tacoma 800.272.4988 [email protected]
Helena Chemical Company Spokane
Scott Tweedy, Branch Manager 509.961.2621 [email protected] Allied Member
Standard Pest Control Tumwater
Todd Player, Owner 360.754.4010 [email protected] State Member
Arma Getem Pest Control Kirkland
Douglas Johnson, Owner 425.345.1766 [email protected] Joint Member
Eagle Ecological Pest Solutions Medical Lake
Dennis Snyder, Owner 509.953.3998 [email protected] State Member
Affordable Pest Management Olympia
Woodrow Weeks 360.705.1765 [email protected] State Member
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Page 3 Page 3Winter Edition 2011
UPCOMING EDUCATIONWSPMA ALL DAY TRAINING SEMINAR
Registration on page 6WSPMA QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
Registration on page 6DR. LAUREL HANSEN ANT ID LAB
Registration on page 82012 WSPMA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Information on page 8WSU PUYALLUP HANDS ON WORKSHOPS
Information on page 13
CORRECTION FROM THE PREVIOUS NEWSLETTEROn page 14 & 15 of the Fall 2011 Pest Intelligencer anarticle appeared, “Do Bed Bugs Carry Antibiotic ResistanceBacteria On Human Disease”. It was in error that credit forthis article was given to Barbara Morrissey and theDepartment of Health.
Farewell to Duane Roundy
Duane Robert Roundy, born December 3, 1954 in Richfield,Utah, quietly passed away at home onSeptember 5, 2011 in Tacoma, WA.
Duane was co-owner of AAA Pest Controllocated in Kent, Washington.
He served an active roll in developing & teaching standardsand practices in the pest management andthe home inspection industry for our state.
Duane had a form of brain cancer which also claimed the lifeof his 10 year old nephew, Spencer Roundy.
On May 23, 2011 the WSPMAheld a charity golf tournament,
donating the proceeds,at Duane’s request, to“Spencer’s Wishes”,
a foundation dedicatedto helping children.
We hope to keepDuane’s memory alive
by making thisgolf tournament an annual event.
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LEAVENWORTH
AUGUST 26 & 27, 2011
Lynne Buchanan/Technical Specialist and CeliaNightingale/Small Business Liaison with L&I
James Rodriguezwith JT Eaton
Scott Harriswith Bell Labs
Dean Johnsonwith FMC
Steve DiazwithParagon
Joe Teague with UNIVAR &President Steve
Rogers
NickGrisafewithDuPont
Larry Durantwith Target
RennieKubikwith
AMVAC
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
LEAVENWORTH
Meeting called to order: 8:33AM by President, Steve Rogers.VENDOR PRESENTATIONVendors sponsoring the event: Dean Johnson, FMC; JoeTeague, Univar; Nick Grisafe, Dupont; Larry Durant, Target;Rennie Kubick, AMVAC; Steve Diaz, Paragon; JerryMurphy, Rockwell Labs; Scott Harris, Bell Labs; MichaelBanfield & Robert Maloney, Springstar; James Rodriguez,JT Eaton and Ed Wilson, Ensystex.Steve introduced the current Board Members.GOLF TOURNAMENT RESULTSRick Mix presented the awards.First place team: Chris Cook, Larry Treleven, Scott Harrisand Corey Chantry. Longest drive: Chris Cook.Closest to the pin: Mike Harns. Honorable mentions (closestto the pin): Alex Altizer and Deanna AltizerGUEST SPEAKERSSteve introduced our guest speakers, Celia Nightingale/SmallBusiness Liaison and Lynne Buchanan/Technical Specialist,both representing Labor & Industries. Lynn spoke onWashington State Employment Standards and Workers’Compensation Overview and Celia spoke on Workers’Compensation Insurance.BUSINESS MEETINGLarry Treleven moved that the minutes from the previousmeeting be accepted as written in the newsletter. GeorgeSykora seconded. All agreed.
COMMITTEE REPORTSEDUCATION report given by Tim Baker and Steve Rogers:Tim reviewed the speakers and topics for the 2011 schedule.Steve expressed concern about the completion with othereducational providers and the amount of time it takes toorganize a program. The current committee has fewvolunteers and of those, there are time restraints because ofduties with their company responsibilities. Larry Trelevenvolunteered Jeff Wier to participate on the EducationCommittee.EASTERN WASHINGTON report given Jack Dein:Jack commented on the effectiveness of the all day seminarsin Spokane. It has increased interaction between companies.He reviewed the agenda for the November 3rd seminar.GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS report given by LarryTreleven:Larry reported on the recent legislation effectingL&I claims and the loss of funding to the WSDA due to thebudget cuts. WSDA is meeting with the Pesticide Advisory
Board to discuss ways to increase revenue. Tim added thatArt Losey has been in meetings with WSDA, relayinginformation to the WSPMA Board and asking for input priorto making any final decisions.Larry also gave an update on the Political Action Committee(PAC). Personal funds from at least 10 people must be raisedannually to keep the PAC fund active. Larry requested thosebe donated at this meeting and members complied. TheMembership discussed various fund raising event ideas.FINANCIAL report given by Tim Baker:Tim recapped the current P&L report. Many Joint Membershave not paid their dues. We have been losing Associate(Home Inspectors) Members at about 6% per year for thepast three years. There has been an increase in Allied(Vendors) Members and State (Pest Control Companies)Members. Tim presented the 2012 budget. Tim mentioned hewould be requesting a vote be taken at the December meet-ing to change the bylaws so that the annual budget is votedon at the final meeting of the year. Projections would bemore accurate at that time.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOL)/CENTER FORDISEASE CONTROL (CDC) PYRETHROID STUDYUPDATESteve Rogers reported on the meeting that was held at Wash-ington State University (WSU) with DOH, WSU &WSPMA. Many details of their program were discussed andsuggestions from the WSPMA will be taken into considera-tion. At this time, to our knowledge, a final plan has not beendeveloped. Tim has invited Barbara Morrissey with DOL topresent an update at our December general membershipmeeting, and she has accepted. She will also be writing anarticle for the November Pest Intelligencer.
NEW BUSINESS: None
VOTE ON BALLOT MEASURESPROPOSAL 1: Allow for the drawdown of $1000.00(interest) from the education CD to offset mailing andprinting costs of Statewide mailing next spring. CoreyChantry moved it be accepted Gary Clark seconded.The majority voted to accept. One no vote.PROPOSAL 2: Elect Sean Bergmann to the VicePresidency. Steve Rogers moved to elect Sean. Rick Mixseconded. All voted yes.BUDGET: Larry Treleven moved the 2012 budget beaccepted. Rick seconded. The majority voted to accept.One no vote.
DOOR PRIZE DRAWINGBob Harns moved to adjourn. Rick Mix seconded.
All agreed.
Meeting adjourned at 12:55PM
President Elect, RickMix, presenting SteveRogers with an awardof appreciation for his
term served as the2011 President of the
WSPMA.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2011Registration begins at 7:00am
Includes a Buffet Lunch
Larry King, with LiphaTech, will be talking about,
“Rodenticide Rules and Control”as well as related safety issues.
Labor & Industries will be attending to discuss
“Personal Protective Equipment”and other safety issues,
Larry Stamp/Cameo Home Inspection Services,will be giving a presentation covering everything from
“Ladder Safety “to “MRSA”.
Gail Getty from UC Berkley, will be here to discuss
the hottest topic around, “Bedbugs”.
Rooms will be available at the Red Lionfor those that will be attending
the all day seminar onSaturday, December 3, 2011
For reservations by phone: call 206.246.5535,mention WSPMA for a special rate of $93.30 (includes tax)
or online at www.RedLion.com & type in thecode:WASH1202
Free parking on site is subject to availability.Special rate of $8.95 per day Wally Park
(across the street) with free shuttle to Red Lion
11:00-12:00Registration & Buffet Lunch
12:00-1:00Barbara Morrissey, Dept. of Health.
Pyrethroid Study Update1:00-1:30
Break, Vendor PresentationSpeaker TBA
2:30-3:30Break, Vendor Presentation
3:30-4:30General Membership Business Meeting, Committee Reports
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETINGGregory’s Restaurant/SeaTac Red Lion
18220 International Blvd
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2011 ~11:00-4:30$22.00 PER PERSON
Includes a Buffet Lunch
AGENDA
1/4ly General Membership Meeting 12/2/2011 Registration Form__
Company Name: ____________________________________________
Contact Person: ____________________________________________
Contact #: _________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________
Attendee #1:________________________________________________
Attendee #2: _______________________________________________
$22.00 per person X ________= $ ____________________________
Vendor Booth @ $80.00 $ _____________________________( Booth Includes lunch )Sponsorship& Vendor Booth @ $200.00 $ _____________________________
TOTAL $ _____________________________
Visa[ ] MC[ ] # ___________/__________/___________/__________
Expires: ________/________/________or Check #: _______________
Return with your payment to :WSPMA 4600 Village Circle SE Olympia, WA 98501
PMP SEMINAR — Gregory’s at Red Lion SeaTacDecember 3rd (Saturday) 8:00am—5pm 8 Credits
Attendee:_____________________________________________________________
Attendee:_____________________________________________________________
Attendee:_____________________________________________________________
Attendee:_____________________________________________________________
#of Attendees ____x $150 WSPMA Member or $190 Non Member
Total $ ___________
Make check payable to WSPMA and send to:4600 Village Circle SEOlympia, WA 98501
Question? Contact Tim Baker [email protected] or call 800.253.3836
Check #_________ Total Amount Enclosed $ ____________
Visa ( ) MC ( ) #__________/__________/_________/________
Exp:___________
Company Name____________________________________
Contact Person_____________________________________
Phone (_____)_____________________________________
Email____________________________________________
(Copy & enclose additional form with additional names)
REGISTRATION FORM
WESTERN WASHINGTON EDUCATIONGregory's’ Restaurant At Red Lion-SeaTac
Dr Laurel Hansen Ant ID Lab Saturday, 1/28/2011 Registration Form
Company Name: _____________________________________________
Contact: ____________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________
E-Mail: _____________________________________________________
Attendee Names: (Enclose an additional form if more space is needed)
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
WSPMA Members $90.00 x _______Non-Member $125.00 x_________
Total: $ __________________________ Check: # ________________
Visa[ ] MC[ ] # ___________/__________/____________/__________
Expires: ________/________/________
Return with your payment to :WSPMA 4600 Village Circle SE Olympia, WA 98501
Dr. Hansen will guide you through the process of using akey to identify a variety of ant specimens.
The instruction manual and ant specimens will be yours tokeep for future reference.
Because of the number of microscopes available, space islimited to 24 attendees. Register soon!
WSPMA STATEWIDE EDUCATIONCALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2012
January 28, 2012 Laurel Hansen Ant ID LabPierce College
_ Puyallup, WA _
January 27, 2012 Western WA Winter SPI/PMPConference
_ Everett, WA _
February 17, 2012 Eastern WA Winter SPI/PMPConference
_ Spokane, WA _
March 2-3, 2012 General Membership MeetingNWPMC PMP Training
_ Hood River, OR _
March 31, 2012 Vancouver Spring PMP/SPIConferenceRed Lion Hotel
_ Vancouver, WA ._August 17, 2012 Golf Tournament/Hospitality
RoomAugust 18, 2012 General Membership Meeting
Management TrainingFamily BBQ
_ Leavenworth, WA .November TBA 2012 Eastern WA Fall PMP/SPI
Conference_ Spokane, WA _
November TBA 2012 Western WA Fall SPI/PMPConference
_ Tacoma, WA _
November 30, 2012 General Membership Meeting_ Renton or SeaTac, WA
December 1, 2012 Western WA Year End PMPTraining
_ Renton or SeaTac, WA
DR. LAUREL HANSEN’SANT IDENTIFICATION LAB
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012
8:00am-12:00pm SOLDOUT1:00pm-5:00pm SPACE AVAILABLE
Pierce College, Room LI44The Brouillet Library/Science Building
1601 39th Ave SE, Puyallup 98375
For directions: www.Pierce.ctc.edu
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
4WSDA
CREDITS
We hope this calendar of all day educationalseminars and general membership events will helpassist you in your long range planning. As the dates
for each event draw closer, look for individualconference flyers with specific information on
registration, fees & event content. Please wait forthe specific event flyer before calling to register.
Questions? Email Tim Baker:[email protected] or 360.709.9309
EASTERN WASHINGTON EDUCATION
NOVEMBER 3, 2011
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↓Greg Terry & Sammie, his bed
bug dog, the“Bed Bug Scouts”
Bob York of York’s Exterminating ↑ spoke on “Inspecting For Termites”
←Scott LaFave with the
Nisus Corporation,spoke on
“The Use ofBorates For
“Termite Control” &“Molds & Mildew”
↑Scott Nielson shared updatesfrom WSDA.
↑Joe Teague with UNIVAR USA, our
Program sponsor
The Lincoln Center inSpokane was the location forthe Eastern Washington FallConference. It was a goodturn out with great speakersand excellent food providedby Simply Gourmet.
Larry Stamp↑, Education Co-Chair, served as the MC & spoke on the topic of “Safety”. Paul Nibarger, ownerof Prime Pest Control & Jack Dien, owner of EdenAdvanced Pest Technologies/Spokane, helped with theevent and served to make it a great show. Thank you toall that attended. Mark your calendar for the winterprogram, planned for February 17, 2012.
Hope to see you then!
WESTERN WASHINGTON EDUCATIONNovember 12, 2011
King Oscar Convention Center in Tacoma served as the venuefor the Initial Western Washington Fall Seminar. Dan Suomiopened the program with WSDA updates. Rene LaMarche ofCarrenden Enterprises, spoke about “Siding Failure”.The buffet lunch was provided by Bayview Catering fromOlympia. Dan Suomi opened the PM session with “Meet TheBeetles”. Concluding the program, the group welcomed LarryPinto, from Mechanicsville, Maryland to talk about “TermiteInspection”. The next program will be December 3rd atGregory’s Restaurant next to the Red Lion Hotel in SeaTac.Registration for the class can be found on page 6.
Rene LaMarche ↓
↑Dan Suomi/WSDA & Larry Pinto↑
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PYRETHROID BIOMONITORING STUDY UPDATE
BY BARBARA MORRISSEY, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
You may have read in the last two Washington State PestManagement Association (WSPMA) newsletters about apyrethroid study proposed by the Washington StateDepartment of Health.We’ve been working with WSPMA board members and otherinterested members of the Association over the summer andfall to refine our study idea; we’re still in the final planningstages of the study. We want to thank you for helpful input,especially your ideas on how to collect meaningful data andminimize burden on the industry. We’ve incorporated muchof your advice. Based on your input, we’ve also focused thestudy on generating good data for recertification training.Below is our update on the study.
The Washington StateDepartment of Health plansto conduct a voluntarysurvey of backgroundpyrethroid exposures amonglicensed pesticide applicatorsnext year. The survey willhelp us better understandhow personal protectiveequipment (PPE) and otherpractices influence theamount of pyrethroidabsorbed by the body in agiven work day. Based onthe findings, our agency andWashington State
University Pesticide Education Program will develop newrecertification training materials for licensed applicators.
Why is Department of Health proposing this study?Pyrethroid insecticides are one of the most common types ofinsecticides used by professionals and the general public. Ex-amples of pyrethroid active ingredients are bifenthrin, cyflu-thrin, and permethrin. Until recently, there was no availabletest for exposure to pyrethroids. Department of Health has agrant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention todevelop laboratory capacity for pyrethroid testing. We’re al-ways looking for ways to improve the health and safety train-ing we provide in recertification classes forlicensed pesticide applicators.This study will help us: Understand how work practices, such as use of PPE,
influence the level of pyrethroid absorbed into the body. Teach licensed applicators about how to reduce
exposures.
The study will also establish a background level ofpyrethroid exposure among trained professionals whoroutinely work with pyrethroid insecticides. The backgroundlevel will help employers interpret results if this test is used inthe future.
Who will be invited to participate in the study?Licensed pesticide applicators are eligible to volunteer forthe study if they: Have PCO general and PCO structural license
endorsements. Live in Snohomish, King, Pierce, or Thurston counties. Work with pyrethroids.
We’ll invite a random selection of these applicators from theWashington State Department of Agriculture licensing data-base to participate in the study. Random selection helps usbe sure that study participants are representative of exposuresacross the industry. We expect to enroll about 150 volun-teers starting in April 2011.
Will this study measure a health effect?No. The biomarkers measured in this study are non-toxicbreakdown products of pyrethroid active ingredients.They’re an indication of exposure. Unlike the blood choli-nesterase biomarker, urinary pyrethroid biomarkers have noestablished level of health concern.
Pyrethroid Biomonitoring –Assessment of exposureby measuring breakdownproducts of pyrethroids inhuman urine.
Pyrethroid biomarker –Any of the five differentbreakdown products ofpyrethroids in urine thatcan be measured in alaboratory
Will the study measure a participant’s long-termexposure to pyrethroids?No, pyrethroids are rapidly detoxified and eliminated fromthe body. The biomarker will only measure a snapshot ofexposure from the day that urine was collected.
What do we expect to find in the study?We expect most people in our study to have some detectablepyrethroid exposure because national surveys have shownthat most people in the U.S. have a low level of exposure topyrethroids. This background exposure probably comes frompyrethroid residues on food and use of pyrethroids aroundtheir homes. Occupational exposure is typically somewhathigher than the general population exposure.
What will study volunteers be asked to do?On at least one work day that they apply pyrethroids,volunteers will: Collect samples of their urine at home after work and
first thing the next morning. Answer questions about how they used pyrethroids and
PPE at work that day. Answer a few questions about their diet and home use of
pyrethroids.The questions will take 20-30 minutes to answer. Volunteerswill be encouraged to repeat this on two additional workdays in the following two weeks. As a thank you for theirtime, volunteers will get a $25 VISA debit card for each daythey collect urine and complete a questionnaire (up to $75).Department of Health staff will pick up the urine samplesfrom the volunteer’s homes.
How will results be communicated?Participants will receive their individual laboratoryresults after all samples from the study are analyzed. Weexpect this process to take about 10 months from the start ofthe study. We’ll let them know how their results comparedto the overall results from the survey.
Overall study findings will be used in recertification trainingand presented to the WSPMA and other employer groups.Washington State Pest Management Association has helpedus design the study and will be consulted in interpretation offindings.
Will employers know their employee results?Law requires us to protect the privacy of study participants.Participants are free to share their results with their employ-ers but will not be required to do so. Once we have a baselinefor the industry as a whole, employers interested inpyrethroid biomonitoring could set up their own in-houseprogram.
Who supports this study?WSU Pesticide Safety Education Program and the DOH Pes-ticide Program, both which routinely educate applicators onhow to prevent pesticide over-exposure and illness, supportthis study. In addition, several pest management companiesand individuals from the WSPMA Board of Directors haveassisted us with the study design and with formulating ques-tions for the study questionnaire.For more information, contact Barbara Morrissey [email protected] or (360) 236-3368.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
WSDA TO PROPOSEEXAMINATION FEE
By Art Losey
The Washington State Department of
Agriculture is planning to submit a pro-
posal to the 2012 legislature to charge a
fee of $25.00 for each time a pesticide
license examination is administered. At
this time license applicants do not have
to pay an exam fee and the WSDA feels
that it has to start recovering the cost of
administering the exams.
THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMISSIONON PESTICIDE REGISTRATION
By Terry Whitworth
The WSPMA periodically nominates a representative toserve as a commissioner on the Washington StateCommission on Pesticide Registration. I have served in thatcapacity for the past 2 years, previously Art Losey was theWSPMA representative. The primary function of thecommission is to review research proposals and fund pestcontrol research. The money to fund this commission comesfrom the Washington State government. Recently fundsavailable have been reduced, but it currently is around$500,000. each year. Most proposals come from universityresearchers, though some come fromprivate researchers. The funds have beenprovided by the legislature to help withpest management solutions in minor cropslike tree fruits, wheat, wine grapes,berries, forest products, etc. PCO pestcontrol needs fall in the minor cropcategory. Generally we require that for astudy to be funded, the sponsoringorganization should provide matchingfunds. Laurel Hansen has had several ofher projects funded by WSCPR with theaid of matching funds from WSPMA orthe Norm Ehmann Fund. It allows us todouble our money when funding a project.A contribution of $5000. from ourAssociation will provide the researcher atotal of $10,000. If you feel like me, itseems that government usually just takesand rarely gives back. However, this issomething positive for our industrycoming from state government.
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WSU PUYALLUP WORKSHOPS
“Insect Identification Workshop”January 17, 2012 —3 -7 pm (Early registration by 1/3/12)
“Meet the Beetles”February 7, 2012—3 -7 pm (Early registration by 1/24/12)
“Rodents 101”March 6, 2012—3-7 pm (Early registration by 2/21/12)
Registration fees are$50 for early registration, $75 for regular registration.
4 WSDA credits. Online registration available at:http://structuralpest.wsu.edu/.
If you have questions about registration,contact 509-335-2830 or [email protected].
WASHINGTON STATE
PEST MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
4600 VILLAGE CIRCLE SEOLYMPIA, WASHINGTON 98501
PRSRT STDUS POSTAGE
PAIDOLYMPIA, WAPERMIT NO.78
Hello everyone, it’s me again!2012 is my turn to serve the Association and it’s members as President of the WSPMA.I am looking forward to the next year. I have several items I want to accomplish duringthe next year.
One is, try to increase membership in the Association. There are over 1200 pest controlcompanies registered in Washington State and only approximately 100 as members of theAssociation. That is a tremendous untapped resource of experience, ideas and revenue forthe Association as well as for those companies not yet WSPMA members.
The second item on my agenda is to organize/streamline our education seminars toproduce an attractive, informative product that will benefit members and non membersattending our sessions. Too often in the past the education seminars have fallen on theshoulders of only a few people. It is a huge effort to “put on” an seminar and the peoplewho have done it have done a remarkable job. They have given of themselves and theirtime and deserve our thanks for their effort. My goal is to produce a turnkey process thathas our education series set for at least a two year period. Toward that end, I have broughttogether a group of dedicated people who have committed three years to the EducationCommittee. I have complete confidence that we will achieve this goal.
One definition of “Association” is an organization of persons having a common interest,a partnership or fellowship. We certainly have common interests in that we all want tosucceed in our businesses, but I think we could improve on the fellowship end of things. I would like to have more events thatbring us together to have fun, raise some money for a charity of our choice and just laugh and relax for a day. As we progresswith dates, venues and subject matter for the seminars and membership events, there will be mailers, announcements in thenewsletter and on our website.
I look forward to the next year serving you the WSPMA.Best regards,Rick Mix
INCOMING PRESIDENT’S REPORT
RICK MIX
