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Tar Heel Pest Management News
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2019 PCT School: What you need to know
The PCT School is rapidly approaching, and we are so excited to see everyone at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham.
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for this great event:
Date and Location: The 2019 PCT School will be held Jan. 27-31 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center in Durham. For information, visit our website.
Overflow Hotel Rooms: The Sheraton Imperial Hotel is sold out. If you still need to book your room for the 2019 PCT School, we have added a room block at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Raleigh Durham, located right next door to the Sheraton.
Download the App: The 2019 PCT School app is available now in
Apple and
Google Play stores. It's a free app that will put everything right at your fingertips. And, we'll be updating it with the latest information throughout the conference so you'll always have the most current program at hand.
Session Locations: To better serve our attendees, we have changed how our P-Phase and W-Phase sessions will be held. This year our speakers will rotate to different rooms to save our attendees from changing rooms all day. So, if you're attending the morning P-Phase sessions, you'll stay in the same room for the afternoon W-Phase sessions. Be sure to check the conference program in the 2019 PCT School app for more information.
New Sessions and Courses: From our NCSU Hands-On Spray School to our NWCOA Wildlife Training Course to the A.C.E. Course and Exam, we have added a lot of new items to this year's lineup. Check below to find out more about these great opportunities and register today because space is limited!
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PCT School Overflow Hotel
The Sheraton Imperial Hotel is sold out.
If you still need to book your room for the 2019 PCT School, we have added a room block at the Springhill Suites by Marriott Raleigh Durham, located right next door to the Sheraton.
Springhill Suites
920 Slater Road
Durham, NC 27703
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PCT Registration
Have you registered for the PCT School? Don't miss your chance to join us in Durham!
Registration is open on the NCPMA website.
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Hands-On Experience at PCT School
Register today for the NCSU Spray School and Live Learning Course
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The NCSU Structural Pest Management Training Facility on Chi Road in Raleigh. |
We are looking forward to the NCSU Hands-On Spray School and Live Learning Course. This course will be held off-site at the
NCSU Structural Pest Management Training Facility at 4000 Chi Road in Raleigh on Jan. 29.
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his 4-hour, hands-on training session for pest management managers and technicians will focus on proper equipment handling, calibration and repair and how to ensure accurate pesticide application rates and techniques.
Join us on Jan. 29 at the NCSU Structural Pest Management Training Facility in Raleigh to learn:
- Complete B&G hand sprayer rebuilding
- Backpack sprayers both battery and hand operated
- Power rigs both battery and gasoline powered
- Calibrations
- Spray patterns
Space is limited at the Training Facility. So,
registration is required.
PLEASE NOTE: This course will be held off-site at the NCSU Structural Pest Management Training Facility at 4000 Chi Road in Raleigh. This is the only course that will NOT be held at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel.
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NWCOA Bat Standards Training Available at PCT School
We will also be hosting Wildlife Training by the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA).
Join us at the 2019 PCT School on Jan. 31 for the NWCOA Bat Standards Course which is designed to aid in the survival and future of bats in North America as well as to educate those who perform bat exclusion service in residential and commercial structures.
The course will cover:
- Bat biology, behavior and identification
- Service Agreement language for bat removal and guano removal
- Seasonal restrictions
- Inspection techniques, equipment and safety
- And more!
Upon completion of the course and successful passing of a test, operators will be NWCOA Bat Standards Certified.
This is the first 8-hour wildlife course offered at the PCT School and is designed to provide a comprehensive educational opportunity to earn credits while learning the latest in control techniques.
Registration is required and can be completed on the
NCPMA Website.
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NCPMA Announces Proposed Slate of Nominees for 2019-2020 Membership Year
The NCPMA Nominations Committee has put forth the below proposed slate of nominees for the 2019 - 2020 membership year. In accordance with the NCPMA bylaws, a vote will be taken at the General Membership Meeting from 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in conjunction with the 2019 PCT School. Nominations can also be made from the floor for individuals to serve on the Board.
Executive Committee
President: Clint Miller
Vice President: John Adkins
Secretary/Treasurer: Marty Roberts
Regional Directors
Region One Director: Don Grant
Region Two Director: Marie Horner
Region Three Director: Zack Taylor
Region Four Director: Jay Taylor, IV
At-Large Directors
Sarah Dodd
Dylan Morrison
Shawn White
Jordan Meyers
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2019 PCT School Casino Night
Don't miss the 2019 PCT School Casino Night on Jan. 28 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Network with fellow industry leaders and suppliers at this fun-filled casino night event
featuring professional dealers, great food, and door prizes.
Food and drinks will be provided during the event so plan on staying for dinner and camaraderie
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Price: $50 Per Person:
For those who want to bring guests, books of tickets for 5 people can be purchased for $200 (a $50 savings)!
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2019 Spring Workshops Dates Announced
Join us for our 2019 Spring Workshop series led by Patty Alder of North Carolina State University. We are holding multiple sessions statewide.
Registration is now open.
February 20, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
NC Cooperative Extension, Forsyth County Center
February 21, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC Cooperative Extension, Cabarrus County Center
February 25, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NCSU Structural Pest Management Training Facility
February 26, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC Cooperative Extension Center, Cumberland County Center
February 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
NC Cooperative Extension Center, Pitt County Center
February 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 7, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center
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Download the NCPMA PCT App!
The 2019 NCPMA PCT School app is now available for download on Apple and Google App Stores!
Whether you're looking for session locations or times, the PCT School schedule, speaker information or more, you'll find it all on the PCT School app.
And, we'll be updating it throughout the PCT School with the latest information...right at your fingertips.
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ACE Course and Exam
For the first time, we'll be offering the Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) Review Class and Exam from the Entomological Society of America (ESA) at the 2019 PCT School!
The ACE Review Course will be offered Monday, Jan. 28 from noon to 5 p.m. The ACE exam will be administered on Tuesday, Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. to noon.
In order to take the ACE exam, attendees must:
- Pay a fee of $355-$395 payable to the Entomological Society of America
- Receive prior approval by the ESA
- Submit an ACE Certification application by Dec. 24, 2018
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In the News
Check out the recent news coverage featuring NCPMA.
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Upcoming Events
Don't miss these upcoming events:
2019 Pest Control Technician's School
Jan. 27-31, 2019
Durham, NC
2019 Southern Conference
Feb. 5-6, 2019
Memphis, TN
2019 Wildlife Expo
Feb. 6-8, 2019
Myrtle Beach, SC
2019 NCPMA Spring Workshops
Feb. 20-March 7, 2019
Locations Statewide
NPMA Legislative Day
Feb. 24-26, 2019
Washington, DC
NCPMA Legislative Day
March 27, 2019
NC General Assembly |
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