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Pest Management Canada 2015: Register Through February 23 and SAVE!
The Canadian Pest Management Association (CPMA) and the Pest Management Association of Alberta (PMAA), in conjunction with the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), are proud to present Pest Management Canada 2015!
Join us on March 19-21 at the Westin Calgary for three days of networking, education, exhibits, and your opportunity to meet with fellow pest management professionals from across the country.
REGISTER TODAY Early bird deadline is February 23!
VIEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
LEARN ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
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CPMA Annual Membership Meeting
General Assembly Notice of Convocation
Location
Westin Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Date
Friday, March 20, 2015
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Draft Agenda
- Opening of the General Assembly
- Adoption of the Agenda
- Adoption of the minutes of the last General Assembly, March 21, 2014 (Click here to view the draft meeting minutes.)
- President's Report
- Treasurer's Report
Financial statements ended December 31, 2014
Budget provision for 2015 - Pest Management Policy Committee Report
- Reports from the regional associations (BC, Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, Atlantic)
- New Business
- Other matters (from the floor)
- Final remarks by the President
- Adjournment
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AVIS est pr�sentement donn�, de la tenue de l'assembl�e annuelle de l'Association Canadienne de la Gestion Parasitaire
Lieu
Westin Calgary
Calgary, AlbertaDate Vendredi, le 20 mars 2015 17:16 � 18:00 Ordre du jour provisoire- Ouverture de l'assembl�e g�n�rale
- Adoption de l'ordre du jour
- Adoption du proc�s verbal de l'assembl�e g�n�rale du 21 mars 2014
- Rapport du pr�sident
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Rapport du tr�sorier
�tats financiers au 31 d�cembre 2014
Pr�visions budg�taires pour 2015 - Rapport des affaires gouvernementales
- Rapport des associations r�gionales (C.B., Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Qu�bec, Atlantique)
- Nouvelles de l'industries
- Varia (sujets provenant des participants)
- Remarques finales par le pr�sident
- Lev�e de l'Assembl�e
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2015 CPMA Membership Dues Renewal
2015 Membership Dues Renewal is now available online. Log into the CPMA Member's Only portal to renew your 2015 CPMA Membership today.
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ACE International Unveiled
In an exciting turn of events, the Associate Certified Entomologist
 program is now available to members across the globe! The ACE International program, offered by the Entomological Society of America and championed by NPMA, was launched at PestWorld 2014 and is a great way pest management professionals to distinguish themselves by demonstrating their knowledge and commitment to entomology and pest management as a whole. The Associate Certified Entomologist program has been a major success in the United States and NPMA envisions the same holding true around the world. Why should you consider becoming an ACE? There are several reasons including:
- Increase your professional visibility
- Find more job opportunities
- Attain industry-leading credentials
- Set yourself apart from the competition
Look for new information about the ACE-I program in each newsletter including benefits, resources, and the latest updates.
To find out more about the ACE-I program, visit the official website.
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PMRA Re-evaluation Update
The Canadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) recently released its periodic pesticide re-evaluation update. Click here to read it in English and here to read it in French.
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PWIPM Now Accepting Nominations for the Professional Empowerment Grant
PWIPM is now accepting nominations for their annual Professional Empowerment Grant. This grant will be awarded to one female who is interested in advancing or securing a career in pest management. This grant may be used by the recipient to defer costs related to advancing their career or education in the pest management industry. The grant will be a minimum of $1000. It also includes $500 towards travel expenses to attend the National Pest Management Association's PestWorld in Nashville, TN in October 2015. Click here for more details and requirements.
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Rat Booms Follows Construction Crews
CBC News, February 12, 2015 (Dundas)
As houses or developments are under construction, sometimes hundreds or even thousands of rats are found. Those rats then spread to neighboring buildings causing problems for other home owners. Read more...
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Scientists describe how the parasitoid wasp, Dinocampus Coccinellae, is able to manipulate its host, the ladybug Coleomegilla Maculata: it uses another parasite, a never-before seen RNA virus. Read more...
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