Posts by Andy

A Comprehensive Rodent Forum February 15, 2001 Presented by Vicki Holst (Bell Labs) We examined the public health threat posed by rodents and the economic losses they cause. Their biology, habits, senses and capabilities were studied and we explored inspection and detection techniques. We reviewed the various options for control: rodenticides, mechanical devices, sanitation, exclusion,…

People, Pests & Pesticides Myths vs. Reality October 12, 2000 Presented by Allan Dufoe (FMC Corp) What’s a pesticide? What’s toxicity? How do we deal with the public’s fears about pesticide use? How do we ensure our personal safety when handling pesticides? We also examined diseases associated with pests and the need for proper pest…

PCOs and Public Health June 8, 2000 Presented by Steve Walsh The fact that Bug Off Pest Control Center provided public health training for the New York City Department of Health and for the New York City Parks Department during the West Nile Virus crisis in 1999 created great interest in the pest control community…

Occasional Invaders and the Perfect Perimeter Treatment February 24, 2000 Presented by Jeff Weld (Bayer) This program on perimeter treatments dealt with inspection and identification of factors conducive to perimeter pest infestations. There was an overview of the major occasional invaders (clover mites, centipedes, millipedes, sowbugs, pillbugs, crickets, earwigs, boxelder bugs, beetles, firebrats, silverfish, ticks,…

Progressive Pest Management for Food Establishments October 21, 1999 Presented by Craig Martelle (Atlantic Paste Co) and Jim Baldino (Zeneca) Pest control specialists learned of the health implications of foodstuffs infestations posed by the most common pests encountered in food areas: roaches, mice, rats and flies. Integrated pest management protocols were also reviewed: inspection, housekeeping/maintenance,…

  General Entomology for Pest Control Operators May 27, 1999 Presented by Joe Barile (Maxforce/Clorox) A truly unique and informative workshop on the scientific foundation of pest control. The program reviewed general arthropod characteristics (structure, function, taxonomy). A thorough examination of insects followed (anatomy, physiology, life cycle, environmental niche.)

Pesticide Types, Modes of Action and Overcoming Resistance March 4, 1999 Presented by Jim Baldino (Zeneca). What are the different types of pesticides? What are their modes of action? What are their effects on health and the environment? This seminar offered a comparative analysis of organics, inorganics, anticoagulants, calcium mobilizers, growth regulators and others. A…

Customizing a Rodent Control Program October 22, 1998 Presented by John Murphy (Lipha-Tech) An examination of rodent behavior and biology. A review of rodent-borne diseases, history of pathogen transmission and precautions for pest control professionals. This was followed by an analysis of integrated pest management, a study of formulations and a reinforcement of label interpretation,…

Equipment Use and Application Techniques June 17, 1998 Presented by Steve Walsh. We examined the use and maintenance of hand-held sprayers, dusters, bait systems and ULV equipment. We went over choosing the right formulation for particular equipment, how to calibrate, how to limit non-target exposure and how to avoid drift and contamination. Finally, we reviewed…