SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — Target Specialty Products announced that it exceeded its fundraising goal and raised $15,860 at the Annual PCOC (Pest Control Operators of California Association) Expo 2015 on June 26th.
In support of the Company’s strategic vision to support the Pest Control Industry, Target was a platinum sponsor at the PCOC Expo, which was held in Monterey, California on June 24-26. Additionally, the Company was the lead organizer and hosted the annual Silent Auction along with co-sponsors Drexel Chemical and Epic Brokers, which raised money to support the two University of California Schools (Berkeley and Riverside) with urban entomology programs. Over 80 items were donated by pest control companies and individuals, including iWatches, iPads, GoPro cameras, and golf clubs.
“Target Specialty Products is proud to partner with PCOC and support the Pest Control community in California.” states Todd Ferguson, President of Target Specialty Products, “The Silent Auction ensures that our state industry comprised of pest management companies, manufacturers, distributors and other support partners can continue to improve industry standards and provide quality benefits for its members.” Vernard Lewis, UC Berkeley, stated “The results from the 2015 Silent Auction are further proof of the wonderful show of support of UC research, my lab, and myself shown by PCOC, Target Specialty Products, and industry-wide members that I have enjoyed over the decades.”
Both UC Riverside and UC Berkeley rely on donated funds to continue their lab research, which is instrumental in the advancement of pest management.
Bottom row L-R: Natalee Schoettler, Candy Dolan, Sylvia Kenmuir, Bobby Maston - all Target Specialty Products