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].

THE MESSAGE OF TESDA DIRECTOR GENERAL GUILING "GENE" A. MAMONDIONG

THE MESSAGE OF TESDA DIRECTOR GENERAL GUILING "GENE" A. MAMONDIONG

It is with great pleasure that I extend my greetings to and reaffirm this Agency's support for the National Committee on Urban Pest Control as we celebrate its 21st National Urban Pest Control/ Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week.

Ensuring our citizenry' health and well-being through effective pest management is a task that is an indispensable as it is herculean. The theme for this year's celebration, "Imagine Food Safety, Public Health and Property Protection Without Pest Control." aptly highlights the vital and far-reaching role this service plays in our communities.

Thus, it is in this country's best interest to actively participate in this initiative and lend to it whatever assistance may be necessary. Further, allow me to commend the other other government agencies which have endorsed this advocacy, and reiterate TESDA's continuing espousal of such programs for sustainable change and inclusive national development.

GUILING "GENE" A. MAMONDIONG
Director General

MMDA Official Message

Subject: MMDA Official Message on 21st National Urban Pest Control

Week Sept. 25, 2017

From: mmdapio@gmail.com

To: ncupc_manila@yahoo.com

Date: Monday, September 25, 2017, 9:55:24 AM GMT+8

MMDA OFFICIAL MESSAGE

21ST NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL WEEK

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

 

 

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) extends its warmest greetings to the National Committee on Urban Pest Control (NCUPC) as they celebrate 21st National Urban Pest Control, Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week.

It is our Agency’s mandate and commitment to advocate health, sanitation, and urban protection initiatives. And MMDA recognizes the significance of NCUPC’s role in upholding public health and by raising awareness and implementing proactive measures to mitigate effects of infectious diseases.

We fully support NCUPC in the fight against pest-borne illnesses, Dengue and Zika. We hope that this year’s conference theme, “Imagine Food Safety, Public Health and Property Protection without Pest Control,” provokes realizations on the importance of pest control to public health.

We enjoin our government partners to support NCUPC in its existing and future initiatives.

We wish your event every success.

MMDA CHAIRMAN

MESSAGE OF THE PHILIPPINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

MESSAGE

Greetings from the Philippine Medical Association!

It is with a distinct honor and a pleasure, for me, to convey my heartfelt felicitations and congratulations to the officers and members of the National Committee on Urban Pest Control on the holding of its observance of its 21st National Urban Pest Control/Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week on September 25 to 30, 2017.


It delights me to know that this year’s observance coincides with the observance of “Clean Up the World Month” of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). One of the main thrust of government is to prevent the occurrence of vector and pest borne diseases not only in urban centers but in areas near or close to human habitat where they can potentially spread diseases. A motorcade on the 25th of September to mark the opening ceremonies and launching of the nationwide anti-dengue and anti-zika virus operations, in coordination and collaboration of the local governments both from the National Capital Region and other areas of the country, speaks well of the dedication and diligent preparations of the organizers in this grand celebration with the theme: “Imagine Food Safety, Public Health, and Property Without Pest Control”. As an accredited CPD Provider of Agriculture, the NCUPC can stand proud of its performance as an organization and for its contribution in raising the level of health of our people.

On behalf of the other PMA national officers and members of the board of governors, allow me to reiterate my warm regards and best wishes to the officers and members of the National Committee on Urban Pest Control. More Power and Mabuhay!

IRINEO C. BERNARDO III, M.D.
President 2016-2018

MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS [DPWH]

MESSAGE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & HIGHWAYS [DPWH]

Greetings to the National Committee on Urban Pest Control (NCUPC) as we observe the 21st National Urban Pest Control/ Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week on September 25 to 30, 2017.

I laud your organization for the continual effort to educate the detrimental effects of pests to human health and the damage they incur to properties. Worth mentioning is the nationwide Dengue/ Zika Operations with the Local Government Units, which has proven to be of great importance in a country like the Philippines where, time and again, cases of pest-borne diseases rise.

The event's theme: "Imagine Food Safety, Public Health, And Property Protection Without Pest Control," is a fitting call to reflect upon the possible risks that may impair the quality of our lives once we ignore the significance of pest control in our communities.


The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) has always been one with your advocacy by means of proper waste management. We are compliant with the implementation of our "Solid Waste Management Policy" and we ensure that our projects, particularly in water infrastructure, strictly adhere to guidelines on sanitation through our "National Sewerage And Septage Management Program."

You are indeed one of our partners for national development as your efforts for general wellness and our thrust to accelerate infrastructure development both contribute to the rapid urbanization of our country.

May your week-long event be filled with engaging activities that will further boost the awareness of our fellow Filipinos to the importance of pest management for the attainment of our collective vision of a "Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay."

I wish you success in all your worthy endeavors.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

MARK A. VILLAR
Secretary

INVITATION FOR A PHONE PATCH INTERVIEW

INVITATION FOR A PHONE PATCH INTERVIEW IN “SERBISYO PILIPINAS,” A ONE-HOUR RADIO PROGRAM OF THE PHILIPPINE BRODCASTING SERVICE

September 4, 2017

DR. METODIO A. PALAYPAY
Executive Director
National Committee on Urban Pest Control
2461 Arellano Avenue, Malate, Manila

Dear Dr. Palaypay:

Greetings from the Civil Service Commission (CSC)!

We would like to invite you or any representative for a phone patch interview in “Serbisyo Pilipinas,” a one-hour radio program of the Philippine Broadcasting Service from Monday to Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. “Serbisyo Pilipinas” features CSC every Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and is anchored by Ms. Janet Bayan and Atty. Butch Jamon over DZRB Radyo Pilipinas 738 kHz.
The invitation to guest is in light of the celebration of the 21st National Urban Pest Control / Zero Waste, Zero Pest Week. Below are the guide questions, for your reference.

We hope that you can join us via phone patch on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
The CSC Public Assistance and Information Office will get in touch with you for further coordination. For questions, you may contact Ms. Jaymee Mata or Ms. Moon Danipog at tel. no. 931-4180 / email: csc.pmrd@gmail.com. You may also email your confirmation with the contact details of the official/officer available for guesting.

We hope that you see this as an opportunity to promote your thrust for excellent public service.

Thank you very much.

Very truly yours,

(Sgd.) MARIA LUISA SALONGA-AGAMATA, Ph.D., CESO V
Director IV, Public Assistance and Information Office

INVITATION: EFFECTIVE URBAN PEST MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

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                      ATTENTION:  ____________________________
                                               ____________________________

                     RE:                    Invitation to participate/ join us in the Effective Urban              
                                                Pest Management Conference & Educational trip
                                                on September 28-29, 2017

Dear ____________________:

Warm greetings!

We shall celebrate the 21ST NATIONAL URBAN PEST CONTROL/ “ZERO WASTE, ZERO PEST” WEEK on September 25–30, 2017 per Presidential Proclamation Nos. 990, 2063 & 760, DILG Memorandum Circular 2016-07, and Republic Act 9003. This is part of the “CLEAN UP THE WORLD MONTH” of the Department of Environment & Natural Resources [DENR].

The annual celebration will be kicked off by a MOTORCADE & Opening Ceremonies on September 25, 2017, NATIONWIDE DENGUE/ ZIKA OPERATIONS WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF MANILA, SAN JUAN, MANDALUYONG & MAKATI with the kind assistance of MAPECON PHILIPPINES, INC. including its 46 branches nationwide and other NCUPC Licensed PEST CONTROL OPERATORS [PCOs] on September 26-27, 2017, and be highlighted with an Annual Conference & Educational Trip titled: Effective Pest Management on September 28-29, 2017.

The theme of this year’s celebration is: “Imagine Food Safety, Public Health & Property Protection Without Pest Control.”

The NCUPC is an Accredited Continuing Professional Development [CPD] Provider of the CPD Council of Agriculture of the Professional Regulation Commission [PRC].

Endorsed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, these advocacy and activities on Nationwide Dengue/ Zika Awareness Campaign focus on the total extermination of the Dengue/ Zika Menace through proper and cost-effective mosquito control measure/ method using our world-class AWARD-WINNER, indigenous and patented pest control product, and following the requirements of the Department of Health Circular 155 S-1975 and Department of Interior & Local Government Memorandum Circular Nos. 2003-186 & 2016-07 where Government Agencies [GAs], Local Government Units [LGUs], and Non-Government Organizations [NGOs] are encouraged to actively participate.

Since 1997, our advocacy and activities have been endorsed by the different Government Agencies, and other partner Non-Governmental Organizations.

The Brief Report: 20th National Urban Pest Control/ Zero Waste, Zero Pest” Week, 21st National Urban Pest Control PROGRAM, and Presidential Proclamation 990, 2063 & 760, DILG Memorandum Circular Nos. 2003-186 & 2016-07, Republic Act 9003 and Department of Health Circular 155 S-1975 will be provided to you upon your request for your proper information and guidance.

The National Committee on Urban Pest Control [NCUPC] is therefore cordially inviting you to join us in our Effective Urban Pest Management Conference & Educational Trip on September 28-29, 2017 at the Philippine Columbian Association, Plaza Dilao, President Quirino Avenue, Paco, Manila. For inquiry and reservation, please call +632 484 0208 and look for Technical Assistant Marlon Jolampong.

We sincerely look forward to your usual favorable support, action and immediate reply on our invitation. Thank you very much. God bless you always.

Environmentally yours,

DR. METODIO A. PALAYPAY
Executive Director