Past Workshops

Advanced Fly Control Presented by: Joe Barile (Bayer) Thursday, March 18, 2004  

Principles of Fly and Mosquito Control June 12, 2003 Presented by: Joe Barile (Bayer)    

Ant & Termite Symposium, Thursday March 6, 2003 Presented by Rick Ekins (FMC) Biology, habits and colony development. Measures of control: structural, cultural and environmental modifications; mechanical; chemical. Latest developments, products, techniques.

A Comprehensive Rodent Forum Thursday, October 24, 2002 Presented by Vicki Holst (Bell Labs)  

Mosquito Control Forum Thursday, May 30, 2002 Presented by Joe Barile (Aventis)    

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…