Recently the CPMA solicited membership to complete a survey that focused on Pyrethrin and Pyrethroid use patterns for the Structural Pest Management Industry. This survey was requested by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) with the goal of providing them with accurate information on how we conduct pest management services within residential settings using these classes of pesticides. The survey asked questions on types of application equipment used, formulations used to control various pest species and locations treated when performing service for each pest type. 

In addition to the survey, further data is being submitted with respect to the quantities used and specific areas treated by Service Technicians when controlling various pests; this work was compiled by the CPMA Pest Management Policy Committee. It is apparent that the PMRA's Re-evaluation decision on Pyrethrins and Pyrethroids could have a very significant impact on how we control pests moving forward. They are working to determine potential exposure risk to the Homeowner and the Service Technician and the data supplied will be used to shape their decisions.
 
I would like to thank everyone that took the time out of their busy schedules to complete the survey and provide the usage pattern data PMRA is seeking. We had 142 respondents which is fantastic particularly in the busy summer season! The CPMA Board, Pest Management Policy Committee and Marcia Duke, NPMA Director of Regulatory Affairs, are meeting with PMRA mid-September in Ottawa to review the data and answer any questions they may have.  We look forward to continuing our growing relationship with PMRA to ensure they have the necessary information to make informed decisions. Thank you again.
 
Sincerely,
 
Steven Graff, H.BSc.
President - Canadian Pest Management Association

Thank you to everyone who participated in the online Pyrethroid/Pyrethrin product usage survey.  The compiled data was submitted this week.  It was accompanied by maps representing typical treatments of a multi- and single-family dwellings infested with bed bugs, ants, cockroaches and fleas. To view the survey data, click here.  To view the treatment maps, click here.  
 
The Pest Management Policy Committee, consisting of Chair, Karen Furgiuele- Percy, and members: Maurice Bourque, Kathy Cano, Sandy Costa, Steven Graff, Andy Maganga, Sean Rollo and Robert Sanders  were instrumental in crafting the treatment maps. They will continue working on this issue when they and the CPMA Board meet with PMRA in Ottawa in September.  
 
Thank you, again, to everyone who contributed. Your time and effort is appreciated throughout the industry! 

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