Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) – Pest Management Professional

PMP Hall of Famer receives PCOC Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Vernard Lewis has been named the 2024 Harvey Logan Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient by the Pest Control Operators of...

PCOC reveals keynote, panel participants for June conference

Best Pest 2024, taking place June 19-21, is focusing on the critical topics of sales, marketing and human resources in...

PCOC commends California Dept. of Pesticides for reconsidering proposed changes

Pest management professionals (PMPs) who work in California will not be required to install eyewash stations because the California Department...

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Associations assist when changes are proposed

Pest management associations at the local, state and national levels help inform PMPs of important regulatory and legislative change. Find...

PCOC, Douglas Products sponsor website contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) and Douglas Products, the manufacturer of Vikane gas fumigant, sponsored a first-ever website contest.

California moves a step closer to rodenticide ban

Legislation to ban certain rodenticides passed the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee on April 9.

1946 study looked to primary sources of secondary infestations

In this look back, we examine how the industry managed carpet beetles and clothes moths

Xtreme Pest wins PCOC banner contest

The Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 15th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored...

WCRA raises money for UCCE research

The West Coast Rodent Academy (WCRA) held its third academy Nov. 15-17, 2017 at the University of California’s South Coast...

BugOut wins PCOC banner contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 14th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by...

PestCal wins PCOC-Vikane contest

Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 13th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored by...

Whitmore launches fumigation firm

Lee Whitmore, a 17-year industry veteran, has launched Quality Pest Services. With three locations, the Anaheim, Calif.-based company is poised...

Target Specialty Products helped exceed fundraising goal at conference

Target Specialty Products helped raise at this year’s Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) Association Expo more than $15,000 for the University of California schools....

Holick Named 2014 Zoecon Salesman of the Year

SCHAUMBURG, IL—Central Life Sciences has selected John Holick as the recipient of the “Salesman of the Year” award for the...

Killroy Wins PCOC Banner Contest

INDIANAPOLIS—Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 11th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest,...