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P.1-2 ODFW License

Renewal, Update

P.5-7 Government

Affairs Update

P.6 Membership

Report

P.7 Ant ID Class

February 10

P.9 Southern Oregon

Seminar Pics

P.11 OPCA Board

Quick Calendar

Ant ID Class February 10, 2018

Chemeketa Community College, Salem

Pacific Northwest Pest Management Conference

March 1-3, 2018 Best Western Hood River Inn

High Desert Seminar

June 1-2, 2018 Eagle Crest Resort

Redmond, OR

Fall Beach Seminar September 14-15, 2018 Chinook Winds Casino

President’s Message Greg Ego, OPCA President

December, 2017 Edition

ODFW License for Wildlife Control Operators Completes First Cycle The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Pest Control Operator license are nearing the end of the first two year cycle. ODFW requires 12 hours every two years. Requirements can be met with many of the OPCA sem-inar topics. Generally, classes on birds, moles, gophers, bats and other critters qualify. A sign in sheet will be available at the OPCA meetings for WCO credit. After the meeting, a certificate of attendance will be sent to all participants. Classes on rats and mice may not qualify for full credit in the future, but late-ly, OPCA has learned that for this cycle (2016-2017) ODFW is allowing full credit for rats and mice. In the future, it is likely that credit will be reduced. OPCA seminars including wildlife credit in the past 2 years include: High Desert Seminar 2016: Birds (Mike Dougherty) 1 hr Fall Beach 2016: Bats (Terry Brant) 1 hr Southern Oregon 2016: Moles, Gohpers, Voles (Terry Brant) 1 hr Fall Beach 2017: 4 hour Rat and Mice Class (Lyle Townsend) 4 hr

(approved per ODFW).

As we head into the holiday season it is a good time to reflect on the past twelve months. We can focus our time on num-bers but the numbers usually take care of themselves. What have we done as owners and tech-nicians to become better operators? Have we taken advantage of training opportunities? Have we tried new prod-ucts or processes to see if they work for our companies? Have we reached out to our clients to keep them better in-formed either through direct contact or social media platforms? We must make a conscious effort to keep new information in front of our em-ployees and clients. It helps us to make better, in- Continued on page 4

Greg Ego, 2017‐18 OPCA President

Continued on page 2


If you have come to any OPCA events, you are probably familiar with our sign-out procedures. But, if it’s been awhile, you need to be aware of this important change. Due to staffing limi-tations, the ODA now requires you to sign out on con-tinuing education sign in/out sheets. OPCA will go the extra mile at all events to remind the attendees of the need to sign out. We will go to some degree to hunt you down, but once the meeting is over and we have packed up our sign-in sheets and head home, you may be out of luck if you forgot to sign out!

ODA Sign Out Policy ODFW License Continued from page 1

Southern Oregon Seminar 2017: "Ratopolis" (Paul Bel-low) 2 hrs

If you think you attended one of these OPCA classes and need a certificate, call our office and we will make one up and send it to you. First, we need to make sure you signed out. In the future, we will identify topics that earn credit. Turn in the certificate of attendance that is sent to you from OPCA. There are other ways to earn credit. ODFW offers a spring seminar with approximately six hours of recertifi-cation credit. This event is held in Salem in April. Also earn credit by reading articles: 1/4 hour credit for each article you read. Online classes are also available. Since the links are ra-ther long, we posted them on our website, Go to www.opca.org and find the link on the main page for ODFW credits. Thanks to Luke Wolkenhauer at Summit Pest Management for this tip!


OFFICE HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon. - Fri

ADDRESS:

P.O. Box 2244 Salem, OR 97308-2244

PHONE:

503-363-4345

FAX: 503-585-8547

WEBSITE:

www.opca.org

CRACK&CREVICE EDITOR:

Harvey Gail, MBA [email protected]

CRACK&CREVICE is the official publication of the Oregon Pest Control Association and is published in Salem, OR. Address all correspondence to Oregon Pest Control Association, P.O. Box 2244, Salem, OR 97308. Permis-sion to use material published in the Crack & Crevice is granted if credit is given to the Oregon Pest Control Association.

formed decisions as we implement a pest control solution for our customers. I recently attended my first Southern Oregon Seminar. Paul Bello gave an excellent presentation on rodents. The room was filled to capacity and a number of our suppliers were present. Thank you to Spire Management’s Jessica Evans, and to Dave Mays and Gean Camp for your efforts on be-half of this seminar. Thanks also to Rich Kesecker for lining up Mr. Bello and Rennie Kubick and Amvac for hosting. At our Fall Beach semi-nar in September, I challenged the member-ship to look at the role of the board of directors in a dif-ferent way. You, the members, have elected representa-tives to the board to conduct and maintain the daily oper-ations of the Association. We have a huge plus in our organization to have Spire Management on board to con-duct the day-to-day tasks (arrange seminars, maintain the

President’s Message, Cont. from page 1 budget etc.). This frees the board up to look at policy, legislation and other issues that arise that may affect our membership in positive or negative ways. If you have concerns about the way the association is headed or how we are

fulfilling our mis-sion, it is your responsibility to bring those con-cerns to the board for discussion. If the board mem-bers are not made aware we are not able to address any issues. We are here to serve you and the association as a whole. We will work to maintain your trust as we make decisions that are the best for the association and its members. We must not rush decisions that need more time, but, in the same way, we must not delay or prolong decisions that need immediate at-

tention. Thank you all for your support! I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy, and prosperous, New Year. Greg Ego, President OPCA 2017-2018

We are here to serve you and the Association as a whole. We will work to

maintain your trust as we make decisions that are the

best for the Association and its members.


OPCA Government Affairs Update

Continued on page 7

OR-OSHA Proposes 150ft Buffers for Pesticides Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OR-OSHA) has issued a proposed rule for the implementa-tion of the updated Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS). The proposed rule is related to the application exclusion zone (AEZ) which is an area around the application equip-ment during a pesticide application that moves with the ap-plication equipment like a halo. OR-OSHA has gone above the Federal standard by proposing AEZs that go up to 150ft for some pesticide products. The full proposal can be found here: http://osha.oregon.gov/OSHARules/proposed/2017/txtchngs-wps-pt2.pdf Key components of the proposal include: 150ft AEZ for products that require respiratory personal protective equipment (PPE), when applied by aircraft or with an air blast sprayer, or when the droplet size is smaller than medium. 100ft AEZ for products that DON'T require respiratory per-sonal protective equipment PPE, when applied by aircraft or with an air blast sprayer, or when the droplet size is smaller than medium. 25ft AEZ for any product sprayed more than 12 inches above the planting medium using a droplet size of medium or larger. This does not include aerial or air blast applica-tions. No AEZ for products applied less than 12 inches above the planting medium using a droplet size of medium or larger. Workers, or other people, may "shelter in place" within an enclosed agricultural structure if the product does not re-quire respiratory PPE. Agricultural employers must instruct occupants to close all doors and windows and turn off any air intakes. They must also provide information to occu-pants about applications near the agricultural structure in-cluding; time of application, instructions on how to secure doors and windows, instruc-tions on how to protect personal and household items, and information about the location of pesticide safety infor-mation. Agricultural employers must also provide provisions to pro-tect or store personal household items that are not within the agricultural structure, and have an information station in close proximity to the structure with information about pending applications.

Law Pre-empts Counties from Banning Aerial Spraying Capitol Press - October 19, 2017—An Oregon circuit judge is considering a case that argues local voters have a “natural right” to ban aerial spraying in Lincoln County, despite state statutes to the contrary. Lincoln County voters approved an ordinance earlier this year banning aerial spraying. It is being challenged in a lawsuit filed by landowners Rex Capri and Wakefield Farms, who rely on aerial spraying. The plaintiffs say the local ban is prohibited by Oregon’s “right to farm” law, state laws regulating pesticides and by forest practice laws. Lincoln County Community Rights, which supports the ban, argues that Oregon laws that pre-empt local govern-ments from regulating pesticides are unconstitutional. They claim an inherent “natural right” to self-government. The Oregon Constitution, they say, gives the


Membership Adds Up at OPCA! The Oregon Pest Control Association is a non-profit organiza-tion comprised of pest control operators, home inspectors, and affiliated industries. OPCA Benefits:

Three general membership busi-ness meetings per year.

Members receive a reduced cost in registration for educational recerti-fication seminars. Reduced rates for OPCA members MORE than make up for your dues every year..

Legislative representation through Oregonians for Food and Shelter, a lobbying organization for ag indus-tries in Oregon.

Four Crack & Crevice newsletters are sent each year.

Insect identification is available through OSU Extension offices throughout Oregon.

Your company is listed on a map of Oregon on the OPCA website for public contact access.

OPCA Membership Categories and Rates:

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Pest control companies who also join the National Pest Management Association. The dues structure to NPMA is available on the application form on the OPCA website. Active dues: $175 per year plus the cost of NPMA dues which are on a sliding scale depending on sales volume.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: Person, firm, corporation or other organization interested in the welfare of the pest con-trol or for home inspectors. Associate dues: $175 per year.

ALLIED MEMBERSHIP: Includes suppliers (vendors) to the pest control and home inspector industries. Allied dues: $150 per year.

OPCA Membership Report OPCA member renewals as of December 1. Total members all categories: 81 (new 3) Active members: 62 Allied members: 11 Associate (home inspectors): 5 Honorary members: 3 Membership Application: Know of any companies that should be members? Direct them to our website: www.opca.org/join. Lapsed Membership Policy: OPCA members should know that it is OPCA’s policy that if a member company lapses for one full year they must reapply for membership in OPCA. So don’t let your membership lapse! If you are unsure of the status, contact our office. Dues paid by corporate offices: If your corporate office is in another state and it pays the dues for your Oregon offices please let us know! Members are posted on our website at www.opca.org on a Google Map. Check it out!

Save the Date:

OPCA High Desert Oregon Seminar

June 1-2, 2018

Eagle Crest Redmond, OR

Registration Discounts

+ Information

+ Legislative

Representation

+ Advocacy

= Value of OPCA Membership


Advertise in Crack & Crevice! Crack and Crevice, OPCA’s quarterly newsletter reaches OP-CA members and their em-ployees. Crack and Crevice has a long shelf life. Issues are frequently handed out at member events and sent in member kits to new mem-bers. Exposure lasts longer than typical newsletters. Rates Business Card—$50 Quarter Page—$100 Half Page—$200 Full Page—$350 . Publication Calendar Month: Theme/Recent Event March NWPM Conference June High Desert Seminar Sept. Fall Beach Seminar Dec. So. Oregon Seminar For additional information and ad deadlines contact

OPCA Ant ID Seminar February 10, 2018 OPCA's Ant ID Workshop is a hands-on workshop in a laboratory at Chemeketa Community College in Salem. The lab room will be determined later, but it’s likely to be in build-ing 8 as before. The class runs from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Dr. Laurel Hansen will guide you through the process of using a key to identify a variety of ant specimens. The instruction manual and ant specimens will be yours to keep at the end of the workshop. 4 ODA credit hours will be filed. Attendees will use dissection microscopes which

provide up close detail on the anatomy of these amazing in-sects. Because of the number of microscopes available, space is limited and the class will close when 24 registrations have been received. As of December there are 14 spots remaining.

Cost: $130.00 per person OPCA Member / $150.00 per person Non-Member Questions? Call OPCA at 503-363-4345 or register online at www.opca.org

people the right to reform or abolish the government — or, in this case, override the state’s pre-emption. The group’s attorney argued last week that voters had a right to approve a ballot initiative that protects the envi-ronment and that the Legislature can’t stop local govern-ments, or local voters, from enacting more stringent regu-lations, even outright bans, on certain activities. An interesting argument, but Oregon courts have previ-ously upheld the state’s authority to pre-empt local con-trol. For example, in 2013 the Legislature passed a law that pre-empted local governments from banning genetically modified crops. In 2014, opponents of GMOs in Josephine County put a local ban on the ballot that was passed by voters. Citing the state’s pre-emption, the circuit court struck down the county ban. That ruling was upheld by the Ore-gon Court of Appeals. It’s interesting to note that Lincoln County’s elected offi-cials generally recognize the state’s supremacy in the matter. The attorney for the county argues that the county retains a right to ban aerial spraying on land it owns. But all land-owners generally can prohibit spray-ing of their own property and it’s unclear the county has a greater right than private landowners. Landowners whose properties adjoin farms and forests where pesticides are sprayed have legitimate concerns that they will be subjected to drift, or accidental bombard-ment. But existing law provides remedies for these cases. Some could argue that Oregon’s pesticide application laws need to be tougher. If so, like-minded citizens from across the state have the right to petition the Legislature for redress. Such regulation that is required should come from the state, and only from the state. Farmers and foresters need one set of rules. We are against 36 separate regulatory schemes, particularly those that impose outright bans.

Government Affairs Continued from page 5

Oregon courts have previously upheld the

state’s authority to pre-empt local control.


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OPCA Southern Oregon Seminar, Pics!

OPCA’s annual Southern Oregon Seminar was held November 17 at the Bear Hotel in Grants Pass. The event drew over 80 peo-ple. We had a great time hearing from Jeff Weier and Paul Bello. Thanks go out to Dave Mays and Gean Camp for helping us with the breakfast, coffee and lunch. Save the date for November 16, 2018!


OPCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017-2018

PRESIDENT

Greg Ego Rasmussen Spray Service

1895 Ford St SE Salem, OR 97302

503-363-7205 [email protected]

1st VICE PRESIDENT

Mike Kesecker

Good Earth Pest Company PO Box 2227, Corvallis, OR 97339


2nd VICE PRESIDENT

Wiley Sanders

Western Exterminators / Rentokill USA 94066 Crystol Creek Lane, Coquille, OR 97423


SECRETARY/TREASURER

Rob McMaster Halt Pest Control

3800 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #207 Beaverton, OR 97005

[email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Nancy Boerema Firefly Enlightened Pest Solutions

PO Box 772 Neotsu, OR 97364


MEMBERS-AT-LARGE (6)

Tim Banwell Beaverton Pest Control

PO Box 1867, Beaverton, OR 97075 503-645-7948

[email protected]

Linda Bogart Firefly Enlightened Pest Solutions,

4096 US 101 Lincoln City, OR 97367


Bill Granstrom

Ultimate Pest Control PO Box 932, North Bend, OR 97459


Scott Lipscomb

Rasmussen Spray Service 1895 Ford St SE

Salem, OR 97302 503-363-7205

[email protected]

Steve Nagel A2Z Home Inspections

PO Box 2019, Beaverton, OR 97075 503-643-8754

[email protected]

Larry Treleven Sprague Pest Solutions

PO Box 2222, Tacoma, WA 98401 253-272-4400

[email protected]

Oregon Pest Control Association PO Box 2244 Salem, OR 97308-2244 Phone: 503-363-4345 Fax: 503-585-8547 Staff: Harvey Gail, MBA; [email protected]

www.opca.org

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