Welcome

Welcome to the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association March Newsletter 2014 edition. The new National Office Officially opened in Brisbane. And there is more going on... Please read for more details below or visit our website for the online version. 

National Office Official Opening  

The Australian pest control industry has relocated its national office to Brisbane in recognition of the potential growth offered in Queensland particularly in domestic, commercial and industrial property development.  Read More

Pest Manager of the Year Entries Now Open – New Categories

This year there are two new categories of awards and the selection criteria has changed to recognise individual businesses.  Thank you to BASF who have again generously agreed to sponsor the national award.   Thanks also to our sponsor for the State winners, Globe Australia.    Awards like this would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and without your participation.  The winners will be announced at the National Conference in August.  More information is available on the AEPMA website.

NSW/ACT Branch Looks Ahead

The AEPMA NSW ACT State Council meeting was held in beautiful Hawks Nest at the Oceanside Hawks Nest Motel by invitation of Mr Shayne Reynolds from Pelican Pest Control in Tea Gardens.

Hot topics included the Workcover/ EPA audits which have now extended to the Hunter, North Coast and many country NSW towns.  Read More

Arilon Now Registered for Termite Control

ARILON Insecticide is now registered for use as a direct treatment for termites in wall cavities, as well as nests in fences posts, poles and trees. ARILON is a non-repellent water dispersible granule (WDG) that when mixed with water can be sprayed, dripped or foamed into termite workings and nests for termite control. Read More

Save the Date - National Conference Sydney - 12-14 August 2014 

 

This will be the only national conference for the industry this year.  Make sure you take advantage of the opportunity to hear about the latest developments, network with your peers and come to the announcement of the National Pest Manager of the Year.  Apart from the opportunity to acquire those important CPD points, there is an exciting social program planned with plenty of networking opportunities, including a harbour cruise.

 

Vale Alan Wadsworth 

Alan Wadsworth of South Coast Environmental Pest Control in Queensland recently passed away.

Alan had been in the pest management industry for some 45 years.   

After such a significant time in the industry, his contribution, expertise and wealth of knowledge will surely be missed.

Our thoughts go to his widow, Barbara.

Globe Opens Second Service Centre in Sydney

Following the move of our Condell park service centre to Padstow, Globe is proud to announce the opening of our second new service centre in Sydney. Located at Wetherill Park, our clients now have even more choice when it comes to sourcing their day to day pest control supplies. Read More

Renewals

A big thank you to all who have promptly renewed their AEPMA membership.   Remember for your details to remain on the web site you need to process your renewal asap.  If you have not received your renewal please contact the office immediately with your details or login to your account portal on AEPMA website. 

New membership kits will be sent out prior to Easter. 

National Board Update

 

The AEPMA National Board meeting was held on 5 March at the new AEPMA office.  Issues discussed by the National Board included National Biosecurity Committee, FAOPMA South Korea, possible changes to the constitution, Industry Training – Competencies Assessment Criteria and review, National Conference, Industry Committees, Codes of Practice including Pre Construction, Prior to Purchase and Bed Bugs. The next meeting will be held by teleconference on May 5, 2014.