(Pictured: At this year’s ANCPU Mexico conference, special recognition was given to Rene Rojero [speaking], a longtime member of ANCPU and one of the pillars of the industry.)
Editor’s note: The National Association of Urban Pest Controllers Mexico (ANCPU Mexico) recently held its 35th convention at the port of Vallarta, on the Pacific coast of Jalisco. Benjamín Gómez, director of Econtrol, provided PCT with the following recap.
The ANCPU has a long history and tradition of educating and providing resources to pest management professionals who serve Mexico. This year’s ANCPU Mexico convention included technical and business sessions for those in the Mexico pest control industry, which has risen to become one of the leaders in Latin America.
This year’s ANCPU Mexico conference was attended by 483 professionals, and featured 100 commercial assistants, 28 booths and 29 seminars. Twelve countries were represented.
The event reunites people from all over Mexico to share experiences and learn trends of the Mexico pest control industry. This year’s program included a special focus on food safety and the importance of the international standards, and its implications in Mexican markets. Mario Alberto Gonzalez led a panel discussion in which several food safety industry experts shared the ins and outs of auditing programs and certification standards.
The association is led by Rafael Arambula. I believe his genuine service attitude will make a difference. His board includes members Ignacio Martínez and Mario Aguilar, along with volunteers. They created a warm environment for the convention to become a success.
Speakers such as Ricardo Ituarte, Ricardo Burkle and others presented on topics relevant to attendees. Special recognition was given to Rene Rojero, a longtime member of ANCPU and one of the pillars of the industry. Born in Chihuahua, he runs a second-generation pest management firm.
Helping make this year’s event a success were industry sponsors and exhibitors, including Bayer, Syngenta, FMC, Ecosuministros, Macropress, Econtrol – Mylva, AM Roma, Univar Solutions and many others.