History

The Professional Pest Management Association of British Columbia (PPMABC) was founded in 1980 and incorporated under the BC Society Act on October 2, 1980. As a registered society, PPMABC is dedicated to promoting informed pest management practices for the protection of crops, livestock, public health, and the environment in British Columbia.

The association actively encourages scientific research and the dissemination of information on pest management practices. PPMABC brings together professionals, educators, academics, growers, and students in pest management and related fields.

Society Objectives

  • Promote Professionalism
    Foster professionalism in the practice of pest management with the aim of safeguarding crops, livestock, public health, and the environment in British Columbia.
  • Encourage Scientific Research
    Promote and support scientific research in the field of pest management, facilitating the dissemination of information regarding effective methods and best practices.
  • Contribute to Regulatory Legislation
    Play an active role in contributing to proposed regulatory legislation related to any aspect of pest management.

Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). Adam Blake 2013.

Meet the 2024/2025 executives

president

Jesse MacDonald
AAFC Summerland

B.Sc., Life and Earth Sciences, and M.P.M., Plant Pathology

vice president

Li Ma
KPU Institute for Sustainable Horticulture

Ph.D. Plant Science, UBC
M.Sc. Plant Science, Northwest A&F University
B.Sc. Biological Sciences, Henan Normal University

past president

Sepideh Tahriri Adabi
KPU Institute for Sustainable Horticulture

Ph.D. and MSc in Entomology, BSc in Plant Protection (Entomology, Plant Pathology, IPM).

treasurer

Tammy McMullan
Senior Lecturer at SFU since 1988

Specializes in graduate pest management courses. With a strong background in insect pest research, she held leadership roles at the Entomological Society of BC, including President, she has served as PPMABC Treasurer since 2006.

pesticulars editor

Sanjib Sapkota
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

PhD in Molecular Plant Pathology, B.Sc. in Agriculture

web master

Kylie Pound
CFIA, KPU

B.Sc. in Horticulture Science (pending)

Year President Year President
2023 Rishi Burlakoti 2001 Peter Isaacson
2022 Alida Janmaat 2000 Robert (Bob) Vernon
2021 Michelle Franklin 1999 Jim Rahe
2020 Kristine Schlamp 1998 Leslie MacDonald
2019 Lucian Mircioiu 1997 Greg St. Hilare
2018 Jolene Swain 1996 Norma Senn
2017 Jen Scholefield 1995 Bob Costello
2016 Jolene Swain 1994 Jim Matteoni
2015 Carolyn Teasdale 1993 Gwen Shrimpton
2014 Kristine Schlamp 1992 Barbara Peterson
2013 Cristina Machial 1991 Linda Gilkeson
2012 Tracy Hueppelsheuser 1990 Norman Alexander
2011 Jim Matteoni 1989 Robert (Bob) Vernon
2010 Deborah Henderson 1988 Rene I. Alfaro
2009 Victoria Brookes 1987 Gordon E. Miller
2008 Todd Kabaluk 1986 David Gillespie
2007 Rob McGregor 1985 Rene Roddick
2006 Shannon Buckshaw 1984 B. Staffan Lindgren
2005 Art Guite 1983 R.F. DeBoo
2004 Dave Ormrod 1982 Don Summers
2003 Jim Matteoni 1981 Robert (Bob) Vernon
2002 Steve Burke 1980 Tony Kluge