Past Events

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…

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.