Pest control workshop

A workshop for those involved in the pest control industry will be held in Kelowna next week.

The City of Kelowna Environment Division and the B.C. Landscape and Nursery Association will be co-hosting a workshop on Tuesday, March 25.

It will take place at City Hall, starting at 8 a.m. and running until noon.

The purpose of this informative session is to update landscapers and the pest control industry about the new City of Kelowna pesticide bylaw that will be in effect in 2009, provincial and federal regulations, Integrated Pest Management techniques and green landscaping opportunities.

Speakers will include representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency and Kwantlen University College.

Anyone wishing to participate should contact Michelle Kam at the City of Kelowna by Thursday, March 20.