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11/20/2019

Commodity Fumigation Update

Presented by: Robert Verrico of Western Fumigation

Bridge Room | 4:05 pm - 4:55 pm 

Session Outline:

  • Methyl Bromide
    • Montreal Protocol Status 
    • Re-registration Status 
  • ProFume and Vikane
    • History 
    • Role as an MB Replacement for Post Harvest Uses
  • Phosphine
    • History
    • Description of Uses 
    • Solid vs Gaseous Forms 
  • Fumigation Planning and Fumigation Management Plans

About Robert Verrico 

Bob has worked for Western Pest Services / Fumigation from 1987 to the present.

He has been a Service Supervisor for pest control and fumigation divisions for 30 years.

He handles Western Fumigation’s compliance with USDOT (CDL Compliance, Security Plans and Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policies), USOSHA (Ladder, Lift Truck and Respirator Policies) and State Certified Applicator regulations (Initial and Recertification).

He is responsible for technician training in the areas of IPM, applicator safety, worker safety, pesticide documentation and regulations and laws regarding all types of pesticides, including fumigants.

Bob is currently licensed in CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, and VT. He is also a New York Certified Course Instructor for fumigation.

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