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PPMA OFFICERS
Ed Van Istendal
President
Ensystex
Coatesville, PA
Paul Kutney
President Elect
Orkin
Ashley, PA
David M. Hyres
Past President
David M. Hyres Pest Control
Douglassville, PA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Central Division
Gary Lesher
Governor
Perry Pest Control
Landisburg, PA
Chris Anfinsen
Terminix
Mechanicsburg, PA
Keith Hamilton
J.C. Ehrlich
Pleasant Gap, PA
Keith Jones
Archer Pest Control
Camp Hill, PA
Eastern Division
Jim Daly
Governor
Daly Termite & Pest Mgmnt
Ardmore, PA
Ed Van Istendal
1st Vice Governor
Coatesville, PA
Mike Snyder
Township Pest Control
Warrington, PA
Jim Nase
Moyer Indoor/Outdoor
Souderton,
Northeast Division
Paul Kutney
Governor
Ashley, PA
Diane Lown
Ajax Environmental Solutions
Dalton, PA
Jeff King
The Pest Rangers
Hanover Twp., PA
Western Division
John Morrison
Governor
D-Bug, Inc.
Latrobe, PA
Adam Witt
Witt Pest Management
Pittsburgh, PA
Eric Herrington
Terminix
Bridgeville, PA
John Besic
Besic Pest Control
Transfer, PA
Technical Advisor
Chad Gore
Rentokil North America
Carnegie, PA
AWDII Chairman
Ed Van Istendal
Coatesville, PA
Legislative Chairman
Keith Hamilton
J.C. Ehrlich
State College, PA
Bed Bug Taskforce Chairman
Marty Overline
Aardvark Pest Management
Philadelphia, PA
Salino Scholarship Chair
Dana Lown
Ajax Environmental Solutions
Dalton, PA
Industry Liaison
Brian Smith
Univar
Sharon Hill, PA
Executive Director
Versant Strategies
Harrisburg, PA
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Dear Friends:
Last monthy PPMA's Board of Directors met with PA Department of Agriculure Acting Secretary Russell Redding and with Wildlife Control Officer Chad Byler from the PA Game Commission for a general "meet and greet" and to talk about issues that affect the pest management industry. Both discussion sessions were very informative. In a response to our inquiry into whether the department would be promoting regulations on the use of neonicotinoids, we were advised that PDA has no intention at this time of prohibiting or limiting such usage. PDA awaits further guidance from EPA and, if advised that prohibtions or limitations are required, will convene a discussion among all parties and stakeholders to consider a comprehensive PA plan based on sound science and management protocols. The department also acknowledged that current science indicates that neonics may not pose the problem contributing to colony collapse disorder. Following Sec. Redding's visit, PPMA President Ed Van Istendal posed for a photo.
Further information on neonicotinoids and pollinator health can be accessed at http://npmapestworld.org/pollinator/about/guidance.cfm.
WCO Byler discussed protocol for small game permits. PPMA would like to see a change to the pemit restrictions or a special permit that would allow PMPs to trap a limited number of animals (i.e. squirrels sunks, possum) that are creating a nuisance. PPMA will continue to pursue this issue and will follow up with a letter to the Board of Game Commissioners with this request.
April is National Pest Management Month! Celebrate your business and the service the industry provides!
Team Versant
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Last month we reported that PPMA's Marty Overline was appointed Chairman of NPMA's newly formed PestVets Committee. During NPMA's festivties at its legislative conference, Marty had a photo opportunity with General Stanley McChrystal. Nice photo!
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Upcoming Meetings
The Eastern Division continues to hold its monthly meetings with varying topics of discussion on the second Thursday of every month at the Crowne Plaze in Trevose. For more information on monthly topics and speakers, contact Sue at (215) 331-1121.
Mark your calendars now for PPMA's 2015 Annual Conference on November 9 & 10 at the Eden Resort in Lancaster.
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Last week NPMA released the following information in regards to a Methyl Bromide incident that occurred in the US Virgin Islands. If you did not see the announcement, below is the background information and a link to NPMA's statement and industry talking points:
According to published reports, in March 2015 a Delaware family was admitted to the hospital after becoming ill while on vacation at a rental property in the U.S. Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I). They were airlifted to the United States mainland for continued treatment. The mother has been released and the father and two teenage sons remain in critical condition. The family may have been exposed to methyl bromide that was allegedly used to fumigate a residential unit below the one in which they were staying. The property manager has indicated that they had recently contracted the services of a pest management company to treat for bugs in that unit. The United States Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Department of Justice, and U.S.V.I Department of Planning and Natural Resources are investigating.
To view NPMA's statement and industry talking points, click here http://npmapestworld.org/publicpolicy/4.7.15.cfm |
The information below represents legislative activity (including bill introductions) that has occurred since the last newsletter. For a full listing of legislation that Versant is tracking for PPMA, please contact us at (717) 635-2320 or dchappell@versantstrategies.net. Activity marked HCO or SCO indicates a co-sponsorship memo which precedes the actual introduction of legislation and is designed to secure the support of other legislators prior to introduction as a bill.
Legislation introduced since last month's newsletter:
HCO 1593 sponsored by Rep. Leslie Acosta
Recognizes 2015 as the Year of the Veteran in Pennsylvania.
3-24-15 Filed
HR 188 sponsored by Rep. Robert Godshall
Resolution recognizng the month of April 2015 as "Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month."
4-13-15 Adopted
SB 563 sponsored by Sen. Richard Alloway
Aends Title 3 (Agriculture) in fertilizer, further providing for labels & labeling and for disposition of funds; and providing for fertilizer for use on turf.
3-11-15 Filed; introduced and referred to Senate Agriculure & Rural Affairs Committee
SCO 830 sponsored by Sen. Andrew Dinniman
Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the issue of animal control.
3-23-15 Filed
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Articles of Interest
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04-08-2015 |
Some in Del. family in 'rough shape' from pesticide
More than two weeks after a Wilmington family was sickened after being exposed to a toxic and banned pesticide at a vacation condo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the father and two teenage sons remain hospitalized. Stephen Esmond, an administrator at the Tatnall School in Wilmington, is... - Philadelphia Inquirer |
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