The PMP RePoRTeR

A Publication of the Virginia Pest Management Association

Winter 2012

please see PCB Merge, p. 4

As part of his initiative to streamline state government, Governor McDonnell in No-vember announced his plans to merge the Pesticide Control Board (PCB) with the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Ser-vices (BACS). The day this an-nouncement was made, VPMA’s Legal, Legislative and Regula-tory Committee (LLRC) sprang into action, doing research and contacting our friends in the General Assembly.

With leadership and di-rection by Joe Wilson who is a member of the PCB, Kevin Kordek who chairs the LLRC and Gene Harrington from NPMA’s Government Affairs department, the committee care-fully weighed the options of op-posing the legislation, or trying to effect a change that would make the legislation acceptable to the industry.

VPMA retained a lobbyist to assist us in this very impor-tant and delicate process. With

Virginia PCB to Merge with Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services

the lobbyist’s assistance, VPMA was able to meet with the Gov-ernor’s policy staff to determine the course of this initiative. In discussions with the policy staff and key House members, it be-came obvious that this initiative would become law.

The determination was made for VPMA to support the legislation. We worked to get the amendment that two seats be added to BACS, one for a struc-tural commercial applicator and one for a person engaged in the commercial sale or application of agricultural pesticides.

The Governor’s initia-tive was codified in Senate Joint Resolution 66, and House Joint Resolution 49 both in-troduced on January 10. They both passed their respective houses, and crossed over to the other house. Each house passed an enabling legisla-tion bill (HB1291 and SB678) which contained the addition of the two dedicated seats that we

requested. These bills have also crossed over to the other house.

As expected each house insisted on their own version, so a conference committee has been called to deal with it. As of press time, this is virtually a done deal – we fully expect the merge of the PCB and the BACS to occur. It will most likely have an effective date of July 1, 2012.

A short review of history shows that the PCB was created in 1989 by the Pesticide Con-trol Act. This policy board was charged by statute to put into effect public policies or regula-tions relating to the application of pesticides in the Common-wealth. This act, passed more than 20 years ago, came about in the wake of a tragic incident and gave the PCB exclusive authority to regulate pesticides. The PCB adopted rules for the registration and use of pesti-cides, established penalties and

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The PMP ReporterThe PMP Reporter is published quarterly by VPMA to provide articles of interest to members and is not considered a publication of standards and regulations. Your opinions, comments, and advertisements are welcome. Opinions expressed by individual writers are not necessarily endorsed by VPMA. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of The PMP Reporter and does not indicate endorsement by VPMA. Send submissions, correspondence and address changes to: Andrea Coron, Executive Director Virginia Pest Management Association P.O. Box 7161 Tollfree: 877/875-8722 Fredericksburg, VA 22404 Fax: 540/374-9221 vpmaonline.com Phone: 540/374-9200 email: vpma@cox.net

Index of AdvertisersVPMA Officers and DirectorsJeff Johnson, PresidentA-Active Termite & Pest Control Co.2500 Encounter Court 757/425-0855Virginia Beach, VA 23453 Fax:757/340-0478Jerry McLawhorn, Immediate Past President Superior Exterminating Co. 2336 Peters Creek Rd., NW 540/562-2201 Roanoke, VA 24017-1621 Fax: 540/562-2205

Gena Lupini, Vice PresidentLoyal Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc.2610 East Parham Rd. 804/737-7777Richmond, VA 23228 Fax: 804/328-1591

Pete Smith, SecretaryDodson Bros. Exterminating Co., Inc.P.O. Box 10249 434/847-9051Lynchburg, VA 24506 Fax:434/847-6244

Jack Broome, TreasurerPermaTreat Pest Control509-A Lafayette Blvd. 540/368-0024Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fax: 540/368-0026

Jason Leonard, Allied DirectorForshaw Distribution, Inc.2251-A Dabney Rd. 804/355-1900Richmond, VA 23230 Fax: 804/355-3982Nick Lupini, National RepresentativeLoyal Termite & Pest Control Co., Inc.2610 East Parham Rd. 804/737-7777Richmond, VA 23228 Fax: 804/328-1591

John Adkins, SVPMA LiaisonFour Seasons Pest Control P.O. Box 4953 434/836-1662 Danville, VA 24540 Fax: 434/836-1622Nick Castaldo, CVPMA LiaisonPermaTreat Pest Control11475 Fox Cross Rd. 804/798-9671Ashland, VA 23005 Fax: 804/798-9681Charlie Church, DirectorGetem Termite & Pest ControlP.O. Box 6066 757/489-8610 Norfolk, VA 23508 Fax:757/489-8612

Beth Duncan, DirectorExterminating Unlimited, Inc.P.O. Box 1565 804/550-5657Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Fax: 804/550-0586Rhonda Elmore, DirectorCommonwealth Exterminators, Inc. P.O. Box 12 434/848-9800Lawrenceville, VA 23868 Fax: 434/848-8388Hilary Buzz Jones, Director Maximum Environmental ServicesPO Box 7622 757/622-0005 Norfolk, VA 23509 Fax: 757/622-0040

Don Lenegar, DirectorABC Termite & Pest Control, Inc. 117 First Colonial Rd. 757/422-0409 Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Fax: 757/422-2124

Jim Lincoln, DirectorOrkin, Inc.211 Wylderose Ct. 804/794-7196Midlothian, VA 23113 Fax: 804/794-4335

Ray Mitchell, NOVA PCA LiaisonBarrier Termite & Pest TechnologiesP.O. Box 1124 703/444-0496Sterling, VA 20167 Fax: 703/444-3919

Jim Murphy, TPCA LiaisonGetem Termite & Pest Control P.O. Box 6066 757/489-8610 Norfolk, VA 23508-0066 Fax: 757/489-8612

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Have you been thinking about becoming an ACE (Asso-ciate Certified Entomologist)? This designation is offered by the Entomological Society of America and has been designed especially for professionals whose training in entomology has been achieved through continuing education, self study, and on-the-job experience. It is recognized as a valuable way to prove professional credentials to non-entomologists and the general public.

VPMA is offering an ACE Prep Course & Exam in Richmond on May 16th, with an exam scheduled for May 17th. Self-study is necessary, but this VPMA Prep Course, led by Dr. Dini Miller and Jim Fredericks, NPMA will ensure that you have been introduced to all of the material you may see on the exam. See page 18 for information.

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Happy New Year to VPMA members!

We are a sixth of the way through the year – are your New Year’s Resolutions still in tack? It may be easy to set resolutions, personal and pro-fessional, but we all know how difficult it is to stick with them.

So putting your per-sonal resolutions aside, what resolutions have you made to strengthen your pest manage-ment business or career? Being in the highly regulated and en-vironmentally sensitive indus-try that we are, keeping up with education has to be a priority for everyone in the industry.

VPMA has a full spring line up of educational oppor-tunities for you to help fulfill your business-building resolu-

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tions. In March, we will offer two VPMA WDI Inspector Certification Workshops. April will have presentations of two Master Technician Series Work-shops: Pest Ants and Termites. And in May, VPMA presents the ACE Prep Course and Exam.

Each of these workshops gives you and your technicians the opportunity to earn state recertification credits, but also adds to your professional cre-dentials. Your credentials can be used to market your business, highlighting your dedication to high standards of technical ex-cellence. Summary information about each of these workshops is available in this newsletter. For complete details, please visit www.VPMAonline.com.

Mark your calendar now for the 2012 State Technical

Meeting on October 3 and 4 in Richmond. This is a unique opportunity in Virginia to hear nationally renowned pest man-agement experts share both business management and technical information in one place. The generous support of our Gold and Silver educa-tion sponsors gives VPMA the ability to pack this meeting full of top-notch speakers, at a very reasonable price. Visit www.vastatetechmeeting.com for up to date information about this developing agenda.

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Save the Date!The Virginia State Technical Meeting will be held on October 3rd and 4th in Richmond at the Sheraton Park South. Business topics will be the focus of day one, and technical topics will be covered on day two. PestFest, VPMA’s Annual Meeting, will be held on the evening of October 3rd.

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PCB Merge...set fees to pay for the imple-mentation.

In the ensuing time, the PCB has adopted and imple-mented a number of regulations that have dramatically upgraded the professionalism of commer-cial applicator businesses. The PCB has operated efficiently and without controversy, over-seeing a sometimes controver-sial issue with open and fair minded sensibility.

The PCB’s work is carried out by the staff of VDACS Of-fice of Pesticide Services which is overseen by Matthew Lohr, Commissioner of VDACS. Opponents of this merge are concerned that the loss of this

independent board could sac-rifice the public’s health when discussions of pesticide and agriculture are in conflict at BACS.

The Commissioner answers this concern by explaining that the PCB fulfills its role by rely-ing on employees of VDACS OPS. This agency has a very knowledgeable staff of about 25 dedicated employees throughout the Commonwealth.

The PCB’s policy respon-sibilities will be seamlessly transferred to BACS; and the VDACS OPS staff will continue the high quality of the pesti-cide management program in Virginia. The agency staff will continue to train and certify pes-ticide applicators, educate the public about safe pesticide prac-

tices, coordinate the disposal of unwanted pesticides and the re-cycling of pesticide containers. They will continue to administer the Pesticide Control Act, the Worker Protection Standard, the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act, in addition to other federal law.

If this legislation pro-gresses as it is expected to, VPMA will have scored what we consider a victory in an unwinnable situation. However, it is important to recognize the changing legislative climate that our industry is experiencing in Virginia.

After a decade of relative quiet on the legislative front, our industry has seen increased legislative change in the last 18 months – with regulations

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pertaining to fumigation, apply-ing pesticides over water, mold inspection and remediation, and lead paint issues being enacted in the last year.

The LLRC will remain vig-ilant in our oversight. However, there are things that our mem-bers can do now, to strengthen our position as legislative watchdogs for the industry. You can develop a relationship now with your House Representative and Senator. These relation-ships are the backbone of the work we do. In addition, you can make a generous donation to VPCA PAC. Money opens doors in Richmond!

See pages 22 &23 for more information on how you can support the VPCA PAC.

On July 1, 2011, you may recall, new regulations went into effect concerning mold inspectors, supervisors and remediators; requiring state certification of these posi-tions. Individuals who apply chemicals to a wood structure for the sole purpose of control-ling wood-destroying pests were exempted from these regulations. However, some pest management firms have expanded into the mold inspec-tion and remediation business as a tangent service area.

As part of Governor McDonnell’s initiative to streamline government (includ-ing the merge of the PCB into

Mold Inspectors and Remediators to be Deregulatedthe Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services) he has proposed the deregulation of mold inspectors, supervisors and remediators. This deregu-lation will be achieved in the same House and Senate bills that will implement the PCB merge.

The Department of Pro-fessional and Occupation Regulation (DPOR) has con-firmed that if this legislation is passed, state licenses for these professions will be eliminated, as will the new regulations ad-opted last year. This deregula-tion will be effective as of July 1, 2012.

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Bed bug eggs are incred-ibly hard to find and to kill, resulting in reinfestations after treatments have been complet-ed. Most insecticide treatments are ineffective in killing bed bug eggs.

There is no research sug-gesting how bed bug eggs com-bat insecticides, although we can assume the egg shell pro-vides the most protection. How much of a role does the egg shell play in the protection of the embryo? There is not much information available about bed bug eggs, which is strange if

VPMA Scholarship Recipient Update: The Role of the Bed Bug Egg Shell in SurvivalBy Brittany Delong, Graduate student, Virginia Tech, Dept. of Entomology

you think about how much of a problem they present to the pest management industry. Usinger in the Monograph of Cimicidae (1966) provides some informa-tion about bed bug egg biology and physiology, but there is limited research on this topic. This research issue needs to be addressed.

To better understand how the egg shell protects the embryo, I am going to inject pyrethroid insecticides into bed bug eggs. I will inject eggs from both resistant and non-resistant strains. I am also going

to topically treat eggs with a direct spray of pyrethroid insecticide. I will compare the dose of insecticide that it takes to kill eggs via injec-tion to the dose that it takes to kill eggs that are sprayed. I will also com-pare mortality differences be-tween resistant and non-resistant eggs that are either injected or sprayed with insecticide. These stud-

ies will allow me to quantify the egg shell’s ability to protect both resistant and non-resistant eggs from insecticides.

If the egg shell protects the bed bug embryo from insecticide penetration, it is also possible that the egg shell protects the embryo from water loss. Insects that live indoors are always at risk of dehydra-tion. How does the bed bug egg survive in this dry environment without losing excessive mois-ture due to respiration (breath-ing)? Little is known about how much moisture bed bug eggs lose to the environment. I intend to measure water loss from bed bug eggs of different strains (resistant and non-resistant) using respirometry. A respirom-eter is a machine that measures transpiration (breathing rate) in insects. The respirometer also will measure the amount of water lost in transpiration over time at different temperatures. I intend to compare the amount of water lost between resistant and non-resistant eggs to see if resis-tant eggs are less susceptible to desiccation.

This semester I am learn-ing how to inject eggs (it is not easy) and developing my experimental protocols. I hope my research will aid in the fight against these stubborn bugs, and will be of service to the pest management industry. Thank you VPMA for helping fund this research.

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My research objectives are to determine the response of both fed and starved bed bugs to diatoma-ceous earth applications in labora-tory evaluations and to determine survivorship for both fed and starved adult bed bugs at a range of temperatures.

1. To determine sur-vivorship for both fed and starved bed bugs at a range of temperatures. My research shows that an average of 94% of bed bugs die at room tem-perature (23 degrees Celsius) after prolonged starvation (4 to 5 months). At 7 degrees Cel-sius, the mortality rate is much lower for the same amount of time, 6% and 33% for the two

VPMA Scholarship Recipient Update: Response of Bed bugs to Diatomaceous EarthBy Molly Stedfast, Graduate Student, Virginia Tech, Dept. of Entomology

strains of bed bugs that I am us-ing. The practical application of this study will provide the pest management community with specific lengths of time that bed bug infested bags of personal belongings must remain closed in order to prevent a reinfesta-tion. 2. To determine the response of both fed and starved bed bugs to diatoma-ceous earth applications in laboratory evaluations. The four diatomaceous earth prod-ucts used were Safer Brand, Harris brand, Mother Earth D and PermaGuard. 100% mor-tality was reached in about 32

hours for bed bugs exposed to the PermaGuard, and about 48 hours for those exposed to MotherEarth D. 100% Mortality for Safer and Harris brands was reached in 5 and 6 days, respectively. Further assays have been performed using only MotherEarth D diatoma-ceous earth where mortality was recorded until all insects had died and the average times to mortal-ity were calculated for 50% 95% and 99% of the population. The data show that these two bed bug strains died at approximately the same rate, with 50% dead in 12.6 hours, and 99% dead in 23.2 hours. Full mortality was reached by 50 hours.

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Insulation - Registered Pesticide vs. Treated Article...

By Liza J. Fleeson, Program Manager, Office of Pesticide Services, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Question of the Day: How can both of the following state-ments be true?

• Company A is install-ing insulation that is treated with a pesticide in the attic of homes. Company A is required to be licensed as a pesticide business and can only use certified applicators to install the insulation.

• Company B is also installing insulation that is treated with a pesticide in the attic of homes. Com-pany B is not required to be licensed as a pesticide business and does not have to use certified applicators to install the insulation.

As certified pesticide ap-plicators and licensed pesticide businesses, you know that ac-cording to the Virginia Pesticide Control Act:

Pesticide …. any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, de-stroying, repelling, or miti-gating any insects, rodents, fungi, bacteria, weeds, other forms of plant or animal life, bacterium, or viruses…Every pesticide manufac-tured, distributed, sold, offered for sale, used, or

offered for use shall be reg-istered.

You also know that:

No person shall use …. or supervise the use of any pesticide in exchange for compensation of any kind …without first obtaining certi-fication as either a commer-cial applicator or registered technician. No person may apply or recommend for use any pesticide commercially without a pesticide business license and the employment of a certified commercial applicator responsible for: (i) the safe application of the pesticides; and (ii) provid-ing recommendations for the use of pesticides.

But do you know that the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) contains an exemption for what are called “treated articles”?

The answer to the Question of the Day is based on the insu-lation the company is installing and whether or not the insula-tion is required to be registered as a pesticide or is considered a “treated article” and is exempt from registration as a pesticide.

Sec. 152.25 Exemptions for pesticides of a character not requiring FIFRA Regulation states …

The pesticides or classes of pesticides listed in this section have been determined to be of a character not requiring regu-lation under FIFRA, and are therefore exempt from all provi-sions of FIFRA when intended for use, and used, only in the manner specified.

(a) Treated articles or substances. An article or substance treated with, or containing, a pesticide to protect the article or substance itself (for ex-ample, paint treated with a pesticide to protect the paint coating, or wood products treated to protect the wood against insect or fungus infestation), if the pesticide is registered for such use.

In this example, whether or not the manufacturer of the insulation (that has been treated with or contains a pesticide) is required to register the insula-tion as a pesticide depends on how the manufacturer intends the insulation to be used:

• The insulation would be considered a treated article if

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the purpose of installing the insulation is to, for example, reduce energy consump-tion, improve air quality and maintain a comfortable indoor environment, and the pesticide is only to protect the insulation itself.

• On the other hand, if in addition to reducing energy consumption, improving air quality and maintaining a comfortable indoor environ-ment, the insulation (that has been treated with or contains a pesticide) is to be used to control pests in the structure where it has been installed, the insulation is considered a pesticide and must be registered.

How can you tell if the insulation you are considering installing is a treated article or a registered pesticide?

Look for an EPA Registra-tion Number. If the insulation does not have an EPA Regis-tration Number, it is a treated article. If it has one, it is a registered pesticide. Remem-ber, you can only use the insula-tion for its intended purpose. If you install the insulation that is a treated article and make any pesticide claims, you are using an unregistered pesticide which is a violation of both Federal and State law.

So, back to the Question of the Day: How can both of the fol-

lowing statements be true?

Company A is installing insulation that is a registered pesticide (has an EPA Registra-tion Number). The law requires a pesticide business be licensed to apply (in this case, install) a pesticide and only certified ap-plicators apply the pesticide.

Since Company A has a pes-ticide business license and certi-fied applicators, they can legally apply the insulation (registered pesticide). As always, the “label is the law” so all label directions must be followed.

Company A can also install the insulation that is exempt from registration and is con-sidered a treated article. Since

please see Insulation, p. 10

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is not a pesticide, the individu-als installing the insulation do not have to be certified since it is not a pesticide. It is important to note that claims about treated articles are limited to the protection of the article itself.

If Company A were to make any pesticide claims beyond the protection of the insulation itself, for example, they claimed it protected the attic or the house from pests, Company A would be in violation of Virginia’s laws and regulations and could be subject to enforcement action for application by an uncertified individuals and application of an unregistered pesticide.

Company B is installing insulation that is considered to be a “treated article” and is exempt from registration. In this case, the use of the pesticide to treat or be contained in the article (insulation) is to protect the article itself.

Since Company B is install-ing insulation that is exempt from registration and is consid-ered a “treated article” and not a pesticide (does not have an EPA Registration Number), they do not need a pesticide busi-ness license and the individuals installing the insulation do not have to be certified.

It is important to note that claims about treated articles are limited to the protection of the article itself.

However, if Company B were to make any pesticidal claims beyond the protection of the insulation itself, for exam-ple, if they claimed it protected the attic or the house from pests, or if Company B were to of-fer any pesticide services, for example, through their adver-tising, Company B would be in violation of Virginia’s laws and regulations and could be subject to enforcement action for application by an uncertified individual, failure to possess a pesticide business license and application of an unregistered pesticide.

For additional information, please contact the Office of Pes-ticide Services at 804-786-3798.

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Dear Fellow PMP’s of Virginia, I want to thank a number of my fellow PMP’s in Virginia for their financial contributions and encouraging support during my campaign for a Virginia State Senate seat, which unfortunately was not successful this past November. I also want to thank Andrea and Kristin at VPMA for their assistance in communicating my desire to be the first PMP to be a member of the Virginia State Senate and the Virginia General Assembly.

I believed during the campaign, and still do today, that we need more business persons regard-less of party affiliation in our different levels of government. My father, who ran twice for State Senate in the early 1960’s and 1970’s, relayed to me that we need more business persons than law-yers in our General Assembly. That viewpoint, in my opinion, still runs true in our present time.

Even though our campaign was not successful, I was given an opportunity to meet many PMP’s that I have not met throughout our state, who shared my business principles and beliefs. May the best be with our entire industry in 2012 and I look forward to seeing many of my friends in the years ahead.

Sincerely,Bert Dodson, Jr.Bert Dodson, Jr.President/CEO, Dodson Pest Control

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• This is a voluntary certification and is NOT required by VDACS.• A passing score of at least 75% on a 50 question exam is required to earn certification.• If participant does not pass the exam, he must retake the exam within six months at a regularly scheduled course, or with an authorized proctor. Retest will be $25.• If participant does not pass second exam, the WDI course must be retaken.• Certification is good for two years.

• Each participant must be employed by a licensed pest management company.

• Each participant must have a minimum certifica-tion in category 60 (regis-tered technician).

Since termites and most other wood destroying insects are generally hidden from view, it takes a trained professional to carefully detect conducive conditions, to know the habits and patterns of each insect and to pinpoint signs of infestations. Sending a technician out to per-form WDI Inspections without this training can lead to missed signs of infestations, inaccurate reports and big headaches for your company.

George Rambo, the lead trainer of the VPMA Certified WDI Inspector Program, briefly reviews pest identification biol-ogy and behavior, defines what a thorough inspection involves, leads technicians in discussions surrounding the nuances and gray areas of conducting WDI Inspections and provides step-by-step detail about completing the NPMA-33.

Program Specs

Dual Approach: Self Study & Onsite Training

Pre-Requisites

Benefits of Being a VPMA Certified WDI Inspector • Reduced liability - by put-ting your technicians through this rigourous training, you en-sure that they will conduct thor-ough, consistent inspections that consumers can rely on, resulting in fewer complaints, and possi-bly avoiding law suits, after real estate transfers are complete.

• Dependable reports - noth-ing can safeguard a company more than good record keep-ing. This training details how the NPMA-33 report should be completed, what gray areas (like inaccesible areas) mean to the report and how records should be kept. • Promotion & Marketing - companies that employ VPMA Certified WDI Inspectors have access to marketing brochures, tear cards and press releases at little or no cost to promote their own Inspectors. The VPMA also promotes your Inspectors on our website. The VPMA WDI Program is also marketed to Re-altors, Insurance companies and the general public by VPMA and local associations.

VPMA Certified WDI Inspector Program

The program includes a mandatory, self-study portion that focuses on the identification and biology of the wood de-stroying insects included on the NPMA-33. A manual and CD will be mailed to each registrant prior to the workshop. Partici-pants should allow ample time to cover the material indepen-dently prior to the workshop. Upon registration, each reg-istrant’s supervisor must sign an agreement indicating they are aware of the self-study component.

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VPMA WDI Recertification Workshop Goes Online

If you have already earned your VPMA Certified WDI Inspector certification, then you know that in order to maintain your status, you must attend a recertification workshop every two years.

In the past, members had to travel to a workshop site for a four hour course. Time and expense of travel and time away from routes made this in-person training quite costly.

Beginning in April 2012, WDI Inspectors will be able to get their recertification online, eliminating the need for travel. The program will also be avail-able 24/7, so technicians can

complete the training during off-hours or when they have down-time at work.

The program will be com-prised of four modules: WDI In-sect Behavior and Biology, WDI Inspection Step by Step, WDI Tools of the Trade, and Com-pleting the NPMA-33 Form.

All Certified Inspectors who were due to expire on June 30, 2011 had their expiration dates extended until June 30, 2012. Once the online workshop is up and running Certified In-spectors will be notified and will have ample time to complete the training before the June dead-line.

Local Association NewsNOVA Pest Management AssociationMarch Breakfast Meeting March 20th, 7:30am - 9:00am Meet your area's pesticide investigator Frank Filipy. Join us and learn about regulatory updates that affect your busi-ness. For more info email us at: info@novapma.com

Tidewater Pest Control AssociationMarch 10, 2012 TPCA will have a booth at the Home and Garden Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Volunteers are needed to help man the booth. Contact yourtpca@gmail.com

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Pest AntsMonday, April 23, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7-A and 60 Recertification Credits have been applied for in VA, MD, NC, WV & DC for this workshop.

The first half of the workshop will walk through the biolo-gy, behavior and identification of Virginia’s pest ant species (including Red Imported Fire ants). Each participant will use a reference collection of specimens, a species identifica-tion guide, and a taxonomic key to identify pest ant species by their physical characteristics.

Laboratory sessions will provide technicians with hands-on training in ant monitoring, and baiting, as well as the application of perimeter treatments for ant control. Perimeter treatments will include sprayer calibration, cal-culating the amount of material needed to treat a structure, safety, PPE, and timing your application. Come and learn why ants are the number one pest in the United States.

TermitesTuesday, April 24, 2012

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7-B and 60 Recertification Credits have been applied for in VA, MD, NC, WV & DC for this workshop.

The first half of the workshop will walk par-ticipants through the identification of the major termite species. Each participant will use a refer-ence collection of specimens and a taxonomic key to identify pest termites by their physical charac-teristics. Termite biology and behavior will also be discussed.

Laboratory sessions will provide techni-cians with hands-on training in calculating liquid applications, calibrating application equipment, evaluating construction types, and application techniques.

VPMA Master Technician DesignationThis program provides technicians with in-depth, hands-on training using state-of-the-art microscopes and is

conducted by Dr. Dini Miller, Tim McCoy, MS and graduate students from the Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab at Virginia Tech. The series of workshops investigate seven major pest groups – Ants, Termites, Occasional In-vaders, Cockroaches, Rodents, Bed bugs and Flies. At the completion of each workshop, participants will receive a certificate designating them as a VPMA Master for each pest group. Once a technician has mastered at least four of the seven pest groups, special recognition will be made at the final workshop designating them as a Master Techni-cian.

Earn Two Pest Groups Towards Your Master Technician Designation This April

**Lab sessions will be conducted outside, so please dress accordingly.**

Master Technician Benefits • Be a scientist for a day, use laboratory microscopes and taxonomic keys to id pest ant and termite species.• This training is intended for technicians with at least two years of experience.• Your designation as a Master Technician will set you apart from the competition. It shows your dedication to education, and enables you to be the problem solver for your customers!

Both workshops will be held at the Manassas Boys & Girls Club, 9501 Dean Park Lane, Manassas, VA 20110

Limited SeatsThere are a maximum of 40 seats available

for Pest Ants and 40 seats for Termites so regis-ter early! Attendees will be paired up in order to work together during the laboratory portion of the workshop and will share a microscope. VPMA reserves the right to cancel a workshop with less than 10 registrants.

Use registration form on page 24 to register your technicians for this workshop!

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VPMA is proud to present theACE Prep Course & Exam - Richmond

This ACE Prep Course is designed to act as a review in prepartion to take the ACE Exam. It does not replace extensive self-study prior to the course.To take this ACE Prep Course and Exam, there are several steps you must com-plete:1. Meet the prerequisites of:• Holding a current pesticide applicators license, • Have a minimum of 7 years of verifiable pest management experience, • Exhibit a willingness to adhere to the ACE Code of Ethics.

2. Complete the ESA ACE application process as outlined at http://www.entocert.org/ace-application-process. This includes completing an application and sending a CV or resume, signing the Code of Ethics, selecting VPMA as your proctor, and paying the fee ($125 - $150) to ESA. This must be done no later than April 9, 2012.

3. Complete the attached VPMA registration form and pay the $175 fee no later than May 9, 2012.

Preparing for the ACE Exam

The major categories of competency covered by the exam include:• Basic entomology• Identification, life cycles, and practical

control measures for important structural pests

• Health impacts of pests• Ecological principles pertaining to pest

control• Environmental impacts related to pest

control• Integrated pest management (IPM)

principles• Pesticide safety and health issues• Pesticide technology and resources• Organizations and associations of sig-

nificance to the pest control industry• Laws and regulations affecting the

industryACE registrants should go to http://www.ento-cert.org/ace-certification for a suggested list of study references, practice exams and sugges-tions for preparation.

Virginia Tech Center, 2810 Parham Rd., Ste. 300, Richmond, VA 23294Prep Course May 16, 2012 8:30 - 5:00 and Test Date May 17, 2012 8:30 - 12:00

Use registration form on page 24 to register your technicians for this workshop!

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In 2011 and 2012, my research was focused on mea-suring the thicknesses of the bed bug cuticles from pyrethroid-resistant Richmond strain and pyrethroid-susceptible Harlan strain bed bugs using scanning electron microscope (SEM). I was also analyzing the cuticular hydrocarbons that were pres-ent as the wax layer of the bed bug exoskeleton using the Gas-Chromatography and Mass-Spectrometry (GC-MS). Cuticular hydrocarbons may protect bed bugs from water-based pyrethroid insecticides.

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VPMA Scholarship Recipient Update: Measuring the Thicknesses of the Bed bug Cuticles By Reina Koganemaru, Graduate student, Virginia Tech, Dept. of Entomology

had particularly thicker exocuti-cles than pyrehtorid-susceptible Harlan strain bed bugs. In addi-tion, both Richmond and Harlan strain bed bugs were found to have thicker exocuticles on the dorsal side of the abdominal tergites compared to the ventral side of the abdominal sternites. The results of the GC-MS identified nine cuticular hydro-carbons that were unique to the pyrethroid-resistant Richmond strain bed bugs, and fifteen cu-ticular hydrocarbons that were present in both Richmond and Harlan strain bed bugs. Among the fifteen cuticular hydrocar-bons that were present in both strains of bed bugs, some of the cuticular hydrocarbons were more abundant in Richmond

strain than Harlan strain bed bugs.

For the next several months, I would like to fin-ish the statistical analysis of the SEM cuticular thickness measurements and continue the analysis of bed bug cuticular hydrocarbons. Also I would like to start a new experiment isolating the cuticular proteins directly from bed bug exuviae. I would like to quantify and compare the amount of cuticular proteins directly from pyre-throid-resistant Richmond strain and pyrethroid-susceptible Har-lan strain bed bugs.

I would like to thank the VPMA for the continuous sup-port on my research through the generous VPMA scholarship.

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Sit up and take notice. What is VPCA PAC?

Stand up and be heard.Have your voice represented in Richmond!

What is VPCA PAC?VPCA PAC is the Political Action Committee representing the interests of pest management firms in Vir-ginia and members of the Virginia Pest Management Association. VPCA PAC is a financial tool used by VPMA’s Legal, Legislative and Regulatory Committee. VPCA PAC pays for hiring a lobbyist, covering lobbying expenses and making contributions to strategically important General Assembly candidates: in-cumbents and challengers, Democrats and Republicans. Our single, overriding consideration is the strength of the candidate’s commitment to the pest management industry in Virginia.Be heard in RichmondEach day, members of the General Assembly in Richmond – and at their home offices – are bombarded with requests to initiate, support or oppose legislation by individuals, organizations or entire industries (of which we are one!). These entities are fighting for or against legislation that directly affects their business or personal lives. In this environment, the interests of the pest management industry can easily be over-looked.Now, more than ever, we cannot let this happen. We have seen sweeping legislative changes occur in the last two years. Our interests cannot be ignored. Access to key legislators in Virginia is critical to shaping the pest management industry’s legislative agenda now and in the coming years. We must ensure that Vir-ginia’s lawmakers know us, hear us and respond to us! That takes a strong Association and direct member involvement.How can you help?VPCA PAC provides you with a simple, yet powerful tool to make your voice heard above the clamor in Richmond. By contributing to VPCA PAC and combining your political donation with those of many other dedicated VPMA members, you help: • Elect candidates who are sympathetic to the issues that VPMA members care about.

• Position the pest management industry as a serious player in Richmond.

• Open doors to legislative offices so VPMA’s lobbyist and legislative committee can convince legisla-tors to support a pro-pest management position.

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Who Can Contribute to VPMA PAC?Any individual or company can contribute to VPCA PAC. As a contributor you will be recognized for your support and kept up-to-date on VPCA PAC activities. But, most importantly, you will become an integral part of VPMA’s legislative affairs program, a key component in our effort to strengthen the pest management industry in Virginia.

Make a Contribution Now and VPMA will match your Contribution*!To make a contribution to VPCA PAC, please complete the form below and mail with your check made out: VPCA PAC, PO Box 7161, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Please make all checks out to VPCA PAC, not VPMA. (Complete form for the individual or the company who is making the contribution.)

Name:__________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________

City: _________________________ State: ______ Zip: ______ Phone: _____________

If this is an individual contribution, complete the following:

Name of Employer: _______________________________________________________

Principal Place of Business: _________________________________________________VPMA, PO Box 7161, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 540/374-9200, Fax: 540/374-9221, VPMAonline.com* VPMA will match contributions until the total contributions reach $3,250.

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Spring Training Registration Form

Mail or fax this form to VPMA: PO Box 7161, Fredericksburg, VA 22404Tel: 877/875-8722 Fax: 540-374-9221

vpma@cox.net

VPMA WDI Inspector Certification Workshop - (see page 14 for more infomration) March 20 in Rich-mond and March 21 in Manassas - choose one day. VPMA Member price is $190 for 1 or 2 registrants; $175 for 3 or 4 registrants and $150 for 5 or more registrants. Deadline to register is March 15, 2012.

Master Technician Series in Manassas - (see page 16 for more information) Pest Ants on April 23 and Termites on April 24. VPMA member price is $150 each workshop, or attend both for $265. Deadline to register is April 13, 2012.

ACE Prep Course & Exam - (see page 18 for more information) May 16 and 17 in Richmond. VPMA member price is $175. Deadline to register is May 9, 2012.Complete information about each workshop, including site and hotel information is available at www.VPMAonline.com under the events tab.

Official cancellation policy: Full refunds will be given for cancellations made in writing one week prior to the function. After that date no refunds will be made. VPMA reserves the right to cancel any meeting for any reason. In the event any meeting is cancelled, refunds or vouchers to future meetings will be issued.

Multiple Attendee Discounts:The registration fees listed in the table are for one attendee per workshop. Please see multiple attendee discount price for WDI and discount price to attend both days of Master Tech under each workshop description above.

Payment Information Check (payable to VPMA) Enclosed OR Please Charge My: Visa Mastercard DiscoverCredit Card # ________________________________________________________________________________Expiration Date: ___________ CVC: ___________________ Amount: __________________________________ Billing address (including zip):___________________________________________________________________ Name on Card: ______________________________________Signature: ________________________________

Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________ City: ________________ State:____________ Zip: ________

Phone:_____________________________ Fax:__________________________ Email: ______________________

Registrant Name

WDI in Richmond

3/20$190

WDI in Manas-sas 3/21

$190

MT Pest Ants

4/23$150

MT Termites

4/24$150

ACE 5/16-

17$175

Total per Regis-trant

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Attendees Registration Deadline varies - see above.

Total for all registrants

Workshops