Posts by Andy

Fleas and Occasional Invaders March 25, 1998 Presented by Dave Poling (Whitmire/Micro-gen) Biology and identification of fleas, diseases associated with fleas, control methods and product review. The second part examined the most common occasional invaders, their control, outdoor perimeter treatment techniques and product review.

Comprehensive Rodent Forum October 15, 1997 Presented by Mike Goldstein (Woodstream) This workshop stressed non-chemical treatment options.

Ant and Termite Symposium May 14, 1997 Presented by Ed Szymanski (FMC) A review of termite and carpenter ant biology, habits and colony development. Ways of identifying damage and levels of infestation. An examination of various control methods (mechanical, chemical, baits, moisture control, physical barriers). How to perform a proper inspection.

Pest Management Guidelines for Food Establishments February 5, 1997 Presented by Craig Martelle (Atlantic Paste)

Comprehensive Rodent Control Forum October 23, 1996 Presented by Derek Amoroso (Bell Labs)

Principles of Fly Control June 5, 1996 Presented by Dave Poling (Whitmire/Micro-gen) A program on flying insect identification (life cycles, breeding habits), fly management strategies (sanitation, exclusion, mechanical control, chemical control) and a thorough review of case studies involving small flies, filth flies and nuisance flies.

DOT Hazmat Training and the NPCA-1 Form March 13, 1996 Presented by Steve Walsh At the time, federal law required pest management professionals to receive certifiable training every two years in hazardous materials management. The NPCA-1 Form became the new accepted form for performing termite inspections.

Obscure Organisms, Delusions and Phobias December 13, 1995 Presented by Steve Walsh It’s very common for pest management specialists to encounter three main symptoms when dealing with the general public: Entomophobia (fear of insects), Chemophobia (fear of chemicals) and Delusional Parasitosis (the belief that insects are present where none exist). These are conditions a pest…

Customizing a Rodent Control Program September 27, 1995 Presented by Allan Dufoe (Lipha-Tech)

Regulatory Compliance Forum Presented by Craig Thomas (NYS DEC) May 24, 1995 The purpose of the program was to help PCOs better understand state regulations and thereby reduce the risk of being cited, fined or suspended. Another goal of the seminar was to forge a better working relationship between the New York State Department of…