A1 Termite Pest Control Employee Training
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What is IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
IPM is an effective and sensitive approach to pest control that also helps protect the environment. If you #39;re interested in taking care of pests while saving...
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Tinton Falls, New Jersey (PRWEB) February 17, 2014
Officials with Alliance Commercial Pest Control (http://alliancepestservices.com/) announced today that it has received a NWCOA Certified Bat Technician certification.
Were so excited about this, said R. Brett Madden, Esq., spokesman for Alliance Commercial Pest Control. Here at Alliance Commercial Pest Control, were always looking to improve ourselves for the sake of our customers and this most definitely benefits our customers.
Madden explained that the certification comes from the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) Bat Standards Compliant (BSC) Course, which was completed.
The course, according to Madden, is designed to aid in the survival and future of bats in North America and the education of those who perform bat exclusion services in residential and commercial structures
According to the NWCOA, the course sets the bar in excellence and helps to advance anyone's level of knowledge, skills and expertise.
The NWCOA also noted that, Being good at bat removal is not enough in today's marketplace - being the best is often what people want. To have the bat standards compliant seal sets you apart from everyone else.
Madden stressed that the course ensures a minimum definitive and technical standard for professional performance.
It provides compliance with standards regarding public health concerns such as histoplasmosis and rabies, Madden pointed out, before adding that services include: Bat Exclusion Inspections; Bat Removal & Exclusion (Sealing) & Venting (Bat Cones); Bat Cleaning and Remediation - Guano Cleanup & Ectoparasite Cleanout (Bat Bugs).
As to why anyone should consider taking advantage of Alliance Commercial Pest Control, Inc.s services, Madden said, At Alliance, we are constantly developing new bat and overall pest control/prevention programs to provide you with leading services in the industry. Companies talk of their mission. At Alliance, our mission is to see problems and issues through your eyes. As such, we are better able to service your specific needs for today and into the future. For a better tomorrow, contact Alliance today.
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Rome Studies reveal extent of risks from pesticides in the region, show that field schools can dramatically cut their use
Field schools that train farmers in alternative methods of pest control have succeeded in nearly eliminating the use of toxic pesticides by a community of cotton growers in Mali, according to a new FAO study published today by the London-based Royal Society.
The study was conducted in two areas - the Bla region of southern Mali, where FAO established a field school program in 2003, and a second area, Bougouni, where the program was not yet active.
While only 34 percent of all cotton-farmers in the area participated in the program, pesticide use on all of Bla's cotton farms - more than 4,300 households - dropped a staggering 92 percent. FAO's study further found that the move away from pesticide use had no negative impact on yields.
The Bougouni area, where training has not yet taken place, saw no change in pesticide use over the same eight-year period.
This suggests that knowledge of alternative methods in pest control was further disseminated by program participants to other farmers in the area, underscoring the potential of farmer field schools to act as catalysts for widespread practice change.
Slashing their use of chemicals and shifting to alternative "biopesticides" like neem tree extract, growers in the Bla study group reduced their average individual production costs. (See box below for more on integrated pest management).
By refraining from applying more than 47,000 liters of toxic pesticides, the farmers saved nearly half a million dollars over the study period.
Training farmers in alternative methods of pest control proved to be three times more cost-effective than purchasing and using synthetic pesticides, according to FAO's analysis. More than 20,000 cotton farmers have been through field schools in Mali.
"We must learn from farmers' experience. Pragmatic, field-based and farmer-centric education can and must play a key role in making agriculture stronger and more sustainable," said FAO Director-General Jos Graziano da Silva. "At the end of the day, sustainable intensification will be the result of the collective action of millions of small farmers, who through their daily decisions determine the trajectory of agricultural ecosystems across the world."
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New York, Feb 18 : Field schools that train farmers in alternative methods of pest control have succeeded in nearly eliminating the use of toxic pesticides by a community of cotton growers in Mali, according to a new study out on Monday based on a project led by the UN Food and Agriculture Agency (FAO).
"We must learn from farmers' experience. Pragmatic, field-based and farmer-centric education can and must play a key role in making agriculture stronger and more sustainable," said FAO Director-General Jose Graziano da Silva in a press release.
The study, published on Monday by the London-based Royal Society, was conducted in two areas - the Bla region of southern Mali, where FAO established a field school program in 2003, and a second area, Bougouni, where the program was not yet active.
While only 34 percent of all cotton-farmers in the area participated in the program, pesticide use on all of Bla's cotton farms - more than 4,300 households - dropped a staggering 92 percent. FAO's study further found that the move away from pesticide use had no negative impact on yields.
The Bougouni area, where training has not yet taken place, saw no change in pesticide use over the same eight-year period. This suggests that knowledge of alternative methods in pest control was further disseminated by program participants to other farmers in the area, underscoring the potential of farmer field schools to act as catalysts for widespread practice change.
Slashing their use of chemicals and shifting to alternative "biopesticides" like neem tree extract, growers in the Bla study group reduced their average individual production costs. By refraining from applying more than 47,000 liters of toxic pesticides, the farmers saved nearly half a million dollars over the study period.
Training farmers in alternative methods of pest control proved to be three times more cost-effective than purchasing and using synthetic pesticides, according to FAO's analysis. More than 20,000 cotton farmers have been through field schools in Mali.
"At the end of the day, sustainable intensification will be the result of the collective action of millions of small farmers, who through their daily decisions determine the trajectory of agricultural ecosystems across the world," Graziano da Silva said.
Two related studies from the same FAO project also published on Monday by the Royal Society - authored by Oregon State University (OSU) scientists together with researchers in West Africa and at various institutions, including FAO - reveal the extent to which pesticide use in West Africa poses risks to human health and environment.
One of these studies, conducted in 19 different communities in five West African countries, used state-of-the-art risk assessment models to provide the first detailed analysis of pesticide risks for this region. The results highlight a number of specific pesticides that pose widespread and significant threats to human health and terrestrial and aquatic wildlife throughout the region.
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Tax season can either be a blessing or a curse. Some will see their money go, while others will get a well-deserved windfall back from the government. In the case of independent contractors, who are different than employees, there are several built-in setbacks that come with the territory, including: No sick days No vacation hours No health insurance No worker's compensation No retirement, pension, and unemployment benefits No eligibility for overtime pay However, there are deductions that contractors can write off, decreasing their taxable income and by extension, how much they will be taxed. The following are deductions independent contractors can write off, employees can write off, and a few that overlap. Contractors Independent contractors are defined by the IRS as self-employed individuals providing services to businesses, who have the right to "control or direct only the result of the work and not what will be done and how will it be done."
Contractors are subject to different tax rules than regular employees in a number of ways. For instance, employees split the cost of payroll taxes for Social Security and Medicare with their employer, each paying 7.65 percent of the employee's eligible wages. However, a contractor is technically considered both the employer and employee, and must pay both halves, 15.3 percent in total. The silver lining is that there are several tax deductions they can claim to minimize how big a chunk the government takes back in taxes.
Home office: As a contractor, you most likely use a portion of your home or a separate structure to conduct your business or meet with clients. This space must solely be used for business purposes, as the IRS has become very strict with what counts as an office. You are entitled to claim deductions for this space and expenses that may include real estate taxes, mortgage interest, utilities, insurance, painting, rent, repairs and depreciation, and this write-off can be claimed on Form 8829 and deducted on Schedule C.
Moving expenses: You can deduct a portion of your moving expenses from your taxable income if you move your work space at least 50 miles farther away than your old space. As a contractor, you must be employed full-time for at least 78 weeks for the next 24 months after the move to deduct these expenses. Moving expenses include packing and shipping costs, travel to your new space, hotel rooms, disconnecting and reconnecting utilities, and up to 30 days of storage.
Meals and Entertaining expenses: This is another categorization of costs the IRS is stringent about. Uncle Sam stipulates that the setting must be conducive to conducting business, and it has to show. For instance, an individual who tried to write off tickets to a baseball game was rejected because the IRS states that the volume levels of a baseball stadium don't allow for "comprehensive business discussion."
Interestingly, if you throw a business party with a mix of employees and spouses, you can deduct 100 percent of the cost. However, if it is only for clients, potential clients, and other contractors, you can only deduct 50 percent of the cost.
Commuting expenses: Self-employed individuals working from home can deduct the cost of driving to see a client or go to a work location. Keep a record of this driving or else the IRS can deny you the deduction.
Medical insurance expenses: Contractors can deduct 100 percent of the health insurance premiums paid for themselves, their spouse, and dependents, which will reduce their income tax.
Hobby/business: For employees that aren't really independent contractors but have a hobby such as growing vegetables that you sell to others, you can report your business income and expenses on your normal 1040 tax return (Schedule C) and deduct the expenses related to your business. However, if your business is not profitable, the IRS will investigate your losses as a tax shelter. If your business is profitable for three out of five years however, consider yourself in the clear.
Education expenses: The IRS college tax credit comes in two ways: the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning tax credit. The IRS will credit your tax bill and fund up to 40 percent of your college tax credit in the first, with the latter being more flexible for any professional taking college courses to better their employment opportunities.
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