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Welcome to the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association June Newsletter 2014 edition. With the AEPMA National Conference just around the corner, now is the time to register... Please read for more details below or visit our website for the online version.

A quick update from the President's desk.....

Many of you will have noticed that AEPMA has now succumbed to the force of social media and now has its own suite of “social” platforms on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter.

Hopefully our new breed of pest management professionals will adopt these and use them to both share ideas and find out what’s happening within the Australian Pest Management Industry, and no longer suffer from FOMO (Fear of missing out).  Read More

AEPMA National Conference - Don't Delay Time is running out!!!

The AEPMA National Conference is fast approaching with Earlybird rates ending this Tuesday!!! – BOOK NOW & SAVE!!!

With informative presentations from local and international speakers and some 25 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and techniques, it’s an event not to be missed!

Speaker highlights include David Lilly - PHD Researcher with University of Sydney; Tom Nishimura and James Austin from BASF Global; Steve Broadbent - Ensystex Regional Director; Tim Black -  Invasive Animals CRC; Raja Mahendran - International Strategic Pest Business Consultant; plus presentations on Termite Treatments, The Do’s and Don’ts in Pest Control and the how to of Financial Management of Pest Control Businesses to name just a few.  For the complete program visit the website.

To register, simply download the attached registration form, complete and return with your payment to info@aepma.com.au.

AEPMA is going SOCIAL!

 

No one can deny that social media is a significant part of everyday life as well as an integral part of marketing in today’s society. A study conducted by the Social Media Examiner showed that in 2014, 92% of marketers place a high value on the use of social media, which has increased from 86% in 2013. At AEPMA we have recently launched our Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin accounts. These platforms will be utilised in conjunction with www.aepma.com.au to keep you up to date with what is happening.

 

DO YOU WANT TO WIN AN IPAD MINI???

 

All you have to do is CLICK HERE and ‘LIKE’ our Facebook page and you will go in the draw to win a 16GB iPad mini. The winner will be drawn at the 2014 National Conference in August.

Sundew Starlight Charity Golf Day a SmashingSuccess

On Friday the 30^th of May Sundew Solutions held its inaugural Charity Golf Day at Stonecutters Ridge Golf Course.  This was the first pest control specific charity golf event to be held of its type.

A field of over 60 players comprising professional pest managers, resellers and other industry representatives attended this event to help raise funds for the Starlight Children’s Foundation.  With a trophy presented to the overall winners Michael and Craig from Southpest.          Read More

A "new addition" for AEPMA Vice President

The AEPMA National Vice President, Vasili Tsoutouras recently welcomed the birth of his son, Peter Dara Tsoutouras.

Judge approves $2.45 million bedbug settlement

A Polk County District Court judge approved a $2.45 million class-action settlement against the operators of two downtown Des Moines apartment towers whose low-income and disabled residents endured an infestation of bedbugs.   Read More

 

Mosquito Control Assocation Australia Conference 
7-10 September 2014

The 11^th Mosquito Control Association of Australia (MCAA) Conference – “Bringing good science to strategic programs” is shaping up to be an exciting forum.  The conference will be held in Mandurah, Western Australia on 7-10 September 2014 at the Sebel Mandurah.

The conference will present an exciting forum for the exchange of ideas and expertise.  International and national keynote speakers and discussion groups will ensure that delegates have access to the latest developments on existing and emerging mosquito management technologies, methodologies and options.

For further information click here to download the conference information sheet, or visit http://www.mcaa.org.au/.

Stay safer up there, switch off down here electrical safety campaign

The Queensland Government launched a public awareness campaign in May to boost community awareness of electrical safety risks in ceiling spaces.

The campaign urges homeowners and tradespeople to turn off all the main power switches at the switchboard before heading up into the roof, with the main message, ‘Stay safer up there, switch off down here’.        Read more                              

QLD Branch Breakfast Meeting and Annual General Meeting

The Queensland branch will be holding its AGM and a special breakfast meeting on Wednesday 9th July 2014 at the AEPMA National Office.  The morning will commence at 7am with special presentations by Chris Hill from FMC on "Dealing with Hazardous Spills and Incidents" and Terry Ryan on "Economics, taxes and small businesses".  This will be followed by the AGM at 8.30am.

RSVP:  1300 307 114 or email (info@aepma.com.au) before Friday 4th July.

For further information and to download the nomination forms please visit the AEPMA website.                                                                                 Read more

Photographic Competition - closing date extended

It's not too late - The AEPMA Photographic Competition closing date has been extended to 31st July 2014 - so there's still time to send in your entries.

Categories include:
(1) Pest Species in the Pest Management Industry
(2) People involved in the Professional Pest Management Industry
(3) Digital Video of a Pest Management situation

Winners will be announced at the AEPMA Conference Dinner on 13th August 2014.  For further informtion, please visit the AEPMA website.    Read more

 

It's Tax Time - End of Financial Year Update

The new financial year is almost here and we would like to let you know about some upcoming changes in government and Tax Office practices. Read more