Past Events

Tools of the Trade Thursday, February 7, 2002 Presented by George Frank (B&G Equipment Co) This program provided the pest control professional with the knowledge needed to operate, service and maintain the industry’s basic pieces of equipment. The goal was to enhance safety, accuracy and effectiveness in the application of pesticides. We covered the proper…

Progressive Rodent Management October 18, 2001 Presented by John Murphy (Lipha-Tech) An examination of the need for rodent control. A study of rodent biology, habits and habitats. An overview of proper inspection techniques, methods of chemical and non-chemical control. Choosing among various bait forms and employing bait stations properly.

A Comprehensive Ant Control Forum May 23, 2001 Presented by Steve Walsh (Whitmire Micro-Gen) This seminar dealt with structure-infesting ants including carpenter ants. We reviewed ant biology and behavior, colony development and the identification of single-node and dual-node ant species. After a detailed presentation on carpenter ants, we explored control measures: inspection, mechanical controls and…

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.)