Approved Credits for Upcoming CPMA Conference and NPMA Back In Action

February 10 2021 Hello SPMABC Members,

I know many of you have been eagerly await this update, so I am happy to finally confirm that the following sessions for the CPMA conference have been approved for recertification credits:

Session Date	Session Time	Session Title	Approved Credit
February 22, 2021	9:40 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. PST	How COVID-19 Has Permanently Altered the Candidate/Employee/Employer Relationship	1 credit Professionalism
February 22, 2021	11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. PST	Vancouver Rodent Project Update	1 credit Pest Management
February 22, 2021	12:10 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST	Health Canada Regulatory Update – Business Information	0.5 credits Act and Regulations
February 23, 2021	8:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m. PST	Cockroach Control: Where We’ve Come from and Where We’re Going	1 credit Pest Management
February 23, 2021	9:40 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. PST	When is a Pest a Pest: Understanding Arthropod Diversity in Structures	1 credit Pest Management
February 23, 2021	11:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. PST	Ant Identification: Learning to Identify Ants Like A Pro!	1 credit Pest Management
February 23, 2021	12:10 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. PST	Health Canada Regulatory Update – Applicator Information	0.5 credits Act and Regulations
February 23, 2021	12:50 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. PST	Caution: Slippery When Wet! – Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Workplace	0.5 credits Human Health & Safety

If you have not already done so, and wish to participate, you may register for sessions at the link below.

https://www.pestworldcanada.net/meetings-events/2021-virtual-pest-management-canada/

We’re also excited to confirm that the upcoming NPMA Back In Action Web Sessions have been approved for the following credits:

Session Date	Session Time	Session Title	Approved Credit
Friday, February 26, 2021	1:00-2:00PM EST	Keeping Roof Rats from Turning Your Rodent Control Efforts into a Circus	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, February 26, 2021	2:00-3:00PM EST	Optimizing Rodent Control for Commercial Accounts	1 credit Professionalism
Friday, February 26, 2021	3:00-4:00PM EST	Managing House Mice: America’s Most Common and Most Under-Appreciated Rodent Pest	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, March 26, 2021	1:00-2:00PM EST	Everything You Never Knew You Wanted to Know About Carpenter Bees	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, March 26, 2021	2:00-3:00PM EST	Termites: Understanding the Past and Looking to the Future	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, March 26, 2021	3:00-4:00PM EST	Meet the (Wood Destroying) Beetles!	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, April 23, 2021	1:00-2:00PM EST	Big Picture Pest Control for Small Fly Problems	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, April 23, 2021	2:00-3:00PM EST	Uncontrollable Ants… Or are They?	1 credit Pest Management
Friday, April 23, 2021	3:00-4:00PM EST	Beyond the Brown Recluse: Managing Nuisance Spiders in Homes	1 credit Pest Management

If you would like participate in the NPMA sessions, please visit this page to register.

https://npmapestworld.org/education-events/upcoming-events/back-in-action-2021-training-webinars/

If you are seeking a credit which is not listed above (I know many of you have expressed a concern for application technology credits) and your renewal is coming up this year, we would recommend seeking an online course to satisfy that requirement. I have included below a list of online training websites with training sessions that are available for recertification credits.

https://pestweb.ca/protraining

https://www.pdsolutions.ca/

Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or concerns at this time.

KPU Professional Pest Management Course – February 18-20 (Online)

February 4 2021 Hello SPMABC Members!

KPU will once again be offering the Professional Pest Management Module 1 training this year from Feb. 18-20, however, this time, due to COVID-19, it will be delivered online.

KPU Professional Pest Management | Module 1

The Professional Pest Management (PPM) course was designed for industry professionals and anyone interested in learning more about pest management. The content was created by Dr. Cameron Lait, a respected entomologist and co-chair of KPU’s School of Horticulture. This course is recognized by the Structural Pest Management Association of BC (SPMABC) and students who successfully complete Module 1 will receive five credits towards their pest applicator license recertification.

Course Format

Module 1 includes online lectures, lab demonstrations and quizzes delivered over three days. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone and web cam, as well as high speed internet to participate in classes. Students are encouraged to review lecture slides prior to each class and be prepared to discuss. There will be a brief quiz at the beginning of each class to review material from the previous day. At the end of the three-day training, there will be an exam to test your knowledge of all of the content covered.

Content Module 1

• Basic insect biology

• Taxonomy/identification

• Survey of important structural pest orders and families

• Pest behaviour

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophy and practices

• Basic pesticide chemistry, safety and regulations

• Professionalism and safety protocols at the work site

• Documentation

Course Outcomes

Participants who successfully complete the course will reliably demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify key morphological features of arthropods

• Understand basic insect biology

• Understand integrated pest management principles

• Recognize insect behavior as related to structural pest management

• Manipulate live or preserved specimens without damage

• Identify arthropods from live or preserved specimens to Order or Family using a range of resources and keys

• Recognize the hazards associated with the use of chemical pesticides

Who Will Benefit

• Professional Pest Managers

• Pest Control Technicians

• Exterminators

• Public Building Managers

• Landscape Managers

• Environmental Advocates

• Childcare Safety Advocates

• Regulatory Personnel

Tuition cost: $375 (plus GST)

Instructor: Dr. Cameron Lait, BSc (Biology), PhD (Major Plant Biochemistry & Physiology)

Dates: Feb. 18, 19 & 20, 2021 (We, Fr, Sa) | 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Location: ONLINE

REGISTRATION: kpu.ca/cps-pest

CE Credits: 5 industry-recognized credits issued by the SPMABC

For any questions regarding the course please contact fsh.ps@kpu.ca.

Web-Based CPMA Conference 2021

January 15 2021 Hello All,

Due to COVID-19, the CPMA will be hosting its annual conference virtually this year. We have put together a great lineup of speakers and topics. As always, there will be a Management Day and a Technician Day. For Provinces where continuing education credits are permitted; we have submitted the sessions for approval.

The CPMA is committed to providing for its members, and this year we are offering the virtual sessions at a very affordable rate of $75 for the Management Day and $50 for the Technician Day (includes tax). An a-la-carte option is available on demand the first week in March at $25.00 a session.

Let’s please support the CPMA by showing up in strong attendance from the SPMABC members as always!

https://www.pestworldcanada.net/meetings-events/2021-virtual-pest-management-canada/