Urban Pest Management Program Designed For Pesticide Applicators

URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

DESIGNED FOR CERTIFIED PESTICIDE APPLICATORS

A CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR PESTICIDE APPLICATORS [CPA]

TRAINING PROGRAM

This CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR URBAN PESTICIDE APPLICATORS [CPA] TRAINING PROGRAM is a TWENTY-FOUR [24] HOUR BASIC URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT COURSE.

An actual Field Training Program for 3-5 days which is required either as SERVICE TECHNICIANS [ST] or as SERVICE SUPERVISORS [SS] and as SALES PERSONS/ PEST CONTROL CONSULTANTS [PCC] upon completion of the program at no extra cost. Make the necessary arrangements with us for this purpose.

The course is in accordance to the Department Health Circular 155 S-1975 as strengthened by Presidential Proclamation Nos. 990 [circulated in the Department of Health and all its bureaus, service and project offices, hospitals and all concerned through Department of Health Circular No. 251-A S-2001] which is further strengthened and expanded by Presidential Proclamation 2063 and affirmed by the Supreme Court Ruling & Resolutions, and per the Implementing Rules & Regulations of the National Committee on Urban Pest Control on Urban Pest Control In The Philippines. This is likewise in line with the Republic Act 7459 [Inventors & Inventor Incentives Act], Republic Act 9003 [New Solid Waste Management], Administrative Order No. 227 on giving preferences in the procurement of materials and supplies, produced, made and manufactured in the Philippines issued by the Office of the President on May 27, 2008, and the occupational health and safety requirements of the Bureau of Working Conditions [BWC] of the Department of Labor & Employment [DOLE]. NCUPC shall function as the SHE [Safety, Health & Environment] coordinator of all NCUPC-licensed CPAs and/ or PCOs.

Prospective trainees shall pay the cost of the training [P 3,000.00/ participant to be paid on or before the deadline] and licenses that they need.

At the end of the 3-day training program, each participant shall be assessed/ evaluated. Pesticide Applicator Certification will only be released after satisfactorily passing the required examinations or their alternatives.

FUPCAP Form is available at the website: www.ncupc.org Download the form you need through our website or pick it up at the NCUPC Office and fill it out completely and attach 2 pcs. 1x1 colored ID pictures and your signature in white paper. For reservations, submit the filled out form personally or mail it at our e-mail address: ncupc_manila@yahoo.com not later than December 1, 2017 only. Walk-in participant is strictly not allowed.

A prospective trainee is expected to come on time wearing semi-formal attires. Slippers are not allowed. This program is semi-paperless and therefore most of the training modules/ materials are only available on CD.

Venue: National Committee on Urban Pest Control [NCUPC] Conference Room, 2461 Arellano Avenue, Malate, Manila.

Date: December 13-15, 2017 [Wednesday through Friday]

Training Time:

Training Starts: 8:00 - 12:00 A.M.; 1:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Coffee Break: 10:00 – 10:15 A.M.; 3:00 – 3:15 P.M.
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 1:00
Training Ends: 5:00 P.M.

CPA TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE

A. Course Introduction

B. Common Pests In Urban Areas/ Environment: Their Characteristics, Behaviors, & Biology

B.1. Termites & Other Wood Damaging Organisms [WDOs]
B.2. Rodents [Urban Rats & Mice]
B.3. Mosquitoes, Cockroaches, Houseflies & Other Urban Pests

C. Product Knowledge/ Estimation Skills/ Urban Pest Control/ Integrated Pest Management [IPM] Program Strategies
C.1. Non-Structural Pest Management Program:
C.1.a. General Pest Abatement Maintenance Program [GPAMP/ GP]
C.1.b. Rodent Abatement Maintenance Program [RAMP/ RP]
C.1.c. Fogging [FOG]
C.2. Structural Pest Management Program:
C.2.a. Soil Treatment [ST]
C.2.b. Wood Drenching [WD]
C.2.c. Termite Abatement Maintenance Program [TAMP/ TP]
C.2.d. Mound Demolition [MD]
C.2.e. Drilling [DR]
C.2.f. Beetle/ Bukbok Abatement Maintenance Program [BAMP/ BP]
C.3. Environmental Pest Abatement Maintenance Program [EPAMP]
C.4.Fumigation Program
C.5. Others

D. Inspection Techniques

E. SHE [Safety, Health & Environment] Program/ Understanding Pesticide Exposures

F. Chemical Allocation/ Pricing

G. Course Conclusion

H. Examinations [To Be Arranged]

 

For further inquiries and details of the training, please call the NCUPC Secretariat at Tel. No. 02 484-02-08. Look for Technical Assistant Marlon J. Jolampong.

TERMITE 101: GUIDES TO THE THREE [3] TYPES OF TERMITES IN THE PHILIPPINES

TERMITE 101: GUIDES TO THE 3 TYPES OF TERMITES IN THE PHILIPPINES 

In examining a termite, it certainly doesn’t look dangerous or menacing. But the whole termite colony can inflict serious structural damages in the structure or building even in a short period of time. 

Termites, known as “silent destroyers” because of their ability to chew through wood, flooring and even wallpaper are undetected. According to the Forest Research Institute based at the University of the Philippines at Los Baňos, once termites penetrate the structure and ignore them, they can cause it 15-17% damage. If continue to ignore them for 7-10 years, the building is already zero value. Each year, termites cause billion of pesos in property damage. In the Philippines, termites continuously search for structures to invade and later damage them 24-7 year round. They look for hospitable habitats. And they swarm during late April to late August to establish new colonies. 

There are about 2,800 known termite species worldwide; about 109 species are found in the country which pose threat to local homeowners and building owners. 54 species are very destructive. 

According to their characteristics and behavior, termites are classified into three types. These types are: 

1). Subterranean Termites or Mound-building termites that include the Rhinotermitidae and Termitidae. This type of termites is found abundantly all throughout the country. Common species include the 1). Philippine Milk Termite [Coptotermes vastator Light], 2). Mound-building Termite [Macrotermes gilvus Hagen], 3). Luzon point headed Termite [Nasutitermes luzonnicus Oshima], and 4) Los Baňos Termite [Macrocerotermes losbanosensis Oshima]. 

This termite species is the smallest in size and is connected and lives in underground colonies or termite mounds that can contain not less than 2 million members. They build distinctive mud or shelter tubes to gain access to food sources and to protect themselves from open air. This type of termites is the most destructive species in the country. 

2). Dampwood Termites or Rotten-wood Termites that include the Hodotermitidae, Kalotermitidae, and Rhinotermitidae. This type of termites infest wood with a relatively high moisture content. They are normally the largest in size than other termite species. 

 In the Philippines, they do not usually infest structures that have wooden parts that have low moisture content, however, care must be taken to avoid attracting Dampwood termites to a structure. 

3). Drywood termites or Powder-post Termites that usually infest very dry wood. They do construct mounds, mud tunnel or shelter tube, and do not require contact with the soil. 

This termite type that include Kalotermitidae often establishes nests in roof materials and wooden wall supports and can infest dead wood that may be around homes. Although they don’t require as much moisture for survival as other species, they can also be found in wood near a water source such as a leaky pipe or water heater.

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT [SHE] COMMITTEE

ANNUAL ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SAFETY HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT [SHE] COMMITTEE

DOCUMENTATIONS: MAPECON HR Department

1. Written Documentations of every SHE Monthly Meetings & preparing the Monthly Reports.
2. Pictorial Documentations of every SHE Monthly Meetings & preparing the Monthly Reports.
3. Securing permits from government.
4. Preparing, Updating & Bulletin Board Postings of Safety Policies, Posters, & Info.
5. Maintaining Posters for “No Smoking” signs.

INSPECTIONS OF BUILDING AND GIVING OF PERMITS: HR Department With Safety Officers

1. Annual Inspection of the Building Facilities, Fire Exits, & Fire Extinguishers.
2. Building Construction and renovations.
3. Inspection and installations of electrical and other electronic gadgets.
4. Updating Building Locational Safety & Exits.

PROVISION OF SAFETY MATERIALS & GADGETS: MAPECON Philippines, Inc.

1. Earthquake & Fire Alarm System.
2. Smoke detector gadget.
3. Fire Extinguishers & Labels.
4. Fire Drums, Pails & Axes.
5. Fire Hydrant & Water Hose.

SHE PROGRAMS FOR CUSTOMERS: SHE Members Assigned to Customers & MAPECON

1. Inspection for the Safety Requirements of Clients.
2. Safety Protocols for clients.

SHE ACTIVITIES AS REQUIRED BY LAWS: SHE Safety & Pollution Control Officers

1. Annual Demonstration for proper use of Fire Extinguishers.
2. Annual Seminar on Safety & First Aid.
3. Bi-annual Earthquake & Fire Evacuation Drills.
4. Preparing & Updating Product MSDS.
5. Preparing & Updating Product Technical Information.
6. Issuing Certificates of Training on Safety & Food Allergens Seminars.
7. Issuing of Certificate of “No Poisoning Incident”

2017 OFFICIAL MESSAGES & ENDORSEMENT FOR THE 21ST NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/ ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST WEEK

2017 OFFICIAL MESSAGES & ENDORSEMENT FOR THE 21ST NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/ ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST WEEK

The following are the Official Messages and Endorsements for the 21st National Urban Pest Control/ Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week per Presidential Proclamation Nos. 990 & 2360 coming from:

1). Official Presidential Message from President Rodrigo Roa Duterte;

2). Official Message of the Civil Service Commission [CSC];

3). Official Message of the Department of the Interior & Local Government [DILG];

4). Official Message the Department of Public Works & Highways [DPWH];

5). Official Message of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority [MMDA];

6). Official Message of the Philippine Medical Association [PMA];

7). Official Endorsement of the Commission on Higher Education [CHEd);

8). Official Message of the Technical Education & Skills Development Authority [TESDA]; and

9). Official Message of the Department of Education [DepEd].