The annual Society for Invertebrate Pathology meeting is the world's foremost scientific congress on invertebrate pathology and microbial pest control and is particularly important as a networking event for the development of national and international collaborations. We encourage you to participate in this event.
The conference will take place from 29 June to 2 July 2025 at AF-Borgen, the Academic Society (Akademiska Föreningen) building in Lund, southern Sweden.
What Sustainable Protocols and Strategies will you put into place to ensure continual growth and development for your business How will you build Meaningful B2B Relationships in this new hybrid in-person/virtual business world? And, when the pressure builds, which it will, do you have the Pressure Cooker Confidence that will enable you to press through when the going gets tough? Our line-up of speakers will provide the answers to all of these questions, and more!
NPMA's Back in Action series is a four-part training designed to prepare managers, office staff and technicians to hit the ground running in 2021. This comprehensive training series covers everything from productivity solutions and HR training to advanced pest control education. Sign up for one (or all) of these trainings and get ready to elevate your business and earn valuable CEU credits!
IPM After the Storm - Vector Considerations - Part 2 May 4, 2021 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Before an environmental disaster or emergency hits, it’s important to prepare a response plan to prevent and reduce disaster-related increases in pests and vector-borne diseases. This webinar will address special considerations rodents warrant in urban areas following hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and pandemics. Drawing on past examples, featured speaker, Dr. Claudia Riegel from New Orleans, Louisiana will discuss short and long term actions you can take to monitor pest movement and minimize disease transmission through integrated vector control programs.
This webinar will provide the attendees an opportunity to obtain continuing education credits from the following state agencies and organizations:
* State Lead Agencies (SLAs): AZ, CT, CO, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, KS,KY, ME, MA, MD, MI, MT, NH, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV
* LA: Sanitarians
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Join students, researchers, and industry professionals to honor our award recipients and spend time networking in small groups around research & career topics.
Tuesday 5/25 2-5pm eastern: Welcome, Arnold Mallis Memorial Award Lecture, Networking in Small Groups (self-selected around topics with the ability to move between groups)
This Pest Academy Workshop training will consist of three 1-hour sessions that qualify for 3 total hours of structural pest control credit in ILLINOIS and INDIANA. This 3-hour training is led by Stuart Mitchell, Ph.D., PestWest USA LLC and covers the following topics covered include Pesky Flies, Stupid Kills, and Anatomy of an Insect ID.
Pre-Recorded Course: You will have 1 week to watch the course and complete the test
The NWCOA Bat Standards Certified course is offered by NWCOA to aid in the survival and future of bats in North America, as well as to educate those who perform bat exclusion services in residential and commercial structures. The Bat Standards Certified Course (Part 1) covers bat biology (little brown, big brown, free-tailed, and pallid bats), bat behavior, bat identification, bat morphology, service agreement language for bat removal and guano removal, seasonal restrictions, inspection techniques, equipment, safety, detailed exclusion techniques, job pricing, decontamination techniques, rabies, bat handling, updated white-nose syndrome information, and much more.
This virtual event will feature twelve presentations over three, four-hour sessions where presenters will share the newest information about tick management, tickborne disease prevention, recent discoveries of emerging pathogens, public perceptions of risk, diversity, identification of ticks and ongoing research on control and vaccine developments.
This two-day course includes one day of classroom style training that gives instruction on pricing, sales, liabilities and bat seal-up and guano removal contracts. The class will provide inspection instruction, as well as group practice in inspection. The first day will also include euthanasia and safety, PPE and decontamination protocols. The second day will be a hands-on interactive instructional day. The group will learn about working at heights, and use of scaffolding and ladders. Logistical concerns will be covered. Metal bending classroom instruction, as well as hands-on metal bending techniques will be covered. Finally, ridge, roof exhaust vent repair, chimney repairs and gable vents will be discussed.
The Summit will focus on commercial pest management where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the industry’s trends and critical issues from experts in the field.
The Summit provides an immersive educational experience with highly relevant updates across multiple industries, networking opportunities and informational exchanges for all in attendance.
Join the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) and the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for an educational program that will provide both technical and business-related information to professionals who are involved in wildlife management or are considering offering this valuable add-on service.
We invite you to join us for the 2022 Southern Conference at the Little Rock Marriott in Little Rock, Arkansas. The conference will feature a mixture of in-depth management sessions, interactive hands-on training, and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry.
The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) is pleased to announce Mosquito Academy 2022. This three-day training and recertification event will be held from April 26-28 at our administration building in New Orleans.
VPMA Jeffrey Johnson Memorial ACE Prep Course & Exam – June 7, 2022, 8:00 – 5:00 – In-Person Training Event! Attend to earn VDACS recertification credits in 7A, 7B, 8 and 60, credits also applied for in MD, NC, WV, and DC. Taught by Dr. Dini Miller and David Moore, BCE, this is also an excellent course that will prepare you to take the ACE Exam, which will be proctored the following day on June 8, 2022. Click here for details.
VPMA General Recertification Webinar – June 15, 2022, 8:00 am – 1:30 pm – Live-streaming webinar featuring sessions on Termites, Small Flies, Mosquitos and Ants & Spiders. Earn recertification credits in 7A, 7B, 8 and 60, credits also approved in MD, NC, WV, and DC. Click here for details.
VPMA Certified WDI Inspector Webinar – June 21, 2022, 8:00 am– 4:00 pm – This course is designed to ensure that your technician is able to carefully detect conducive conditions, know the habits and damage of wood destroying organisms and is able to accurately pinpoint and report signs of infestations. VDACS recertification credits have been approved in categories 7B & 60, and in MD, NC, WV, and DC. Click here for details.
The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board will host a special topic webinar entitled “Arrested Development: How IGRs Work and Work for PMPs”. The featured speaker will be Janis Reed, PHD from Control Solutions, Inc. The webinar will take place Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2pm CDT. The webinar is free of charge.
The GNOPCA Board is pleased to announce a new educational and recertification offering called the New Orleans Pest Management Symposium that will take place in New Orleans on August 10-12, 2022. The symposium will have classroom style presentations and interactive, breakout sessions. There will also be an optional opportunity to have dinner with your speaker of choice. The goal is to provide everyone an opportunity to interact with subject matter experts.
The symposium will take place at the Audubon Tea Room that has ample parking. We have a room block at the Hilton Riverside. The room block expires July 9th so if you need a hotel room, please do not delay making a reservation. Meeting information and registration links can be found below.
Meeting information and registration link can be found here.
The Minnesota Chapter of Professional Women in Pest Control Management (PWIPM) is holding a Safe Women Seminar on Thursday, 8/25/22 at the Plymouth Branch of the Hennepin County Library from 9:30a- 12p. This learning session features training for Identifying and Reporting Human Trafficking geared towards Pest Control Technicians created by the Forshaw Safe House Project, and Domestic Violence 101 training brought to us from the Women's Advocates Women's Shelter of Minneapolis.
In lieu of an entrance fee, we are requesting a donation of Back to School or Art Supplies for the Women's Advocates Women's Shelter. See attached fliers for detail.
We have room for 60 and would love to fill the venue, a light continental breakfast will also be available. Both men and women are encouraged to attend. For additional information or questions, as well as RSVP's, please contact Julie Baskerville at 763-478-8910 x 892.
MCCALL SERVICE HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL INDUSTRY SUMMIT WITH
PARTNERS IN PEST MANAGEMENT
PIPM is open to all industry professionals and business owners and is sponsored by a number of industry-leading businesses who support the Summit’s mission to provide a collaborative, educational experience across multiple industries. If you or your team is interested in attending PIPM, you may learn more and register now to lock in your seat. Visit HERE.
Building on the knowledge gained in the prerequisite NWCOA Bat Standards Certified course, this course continues to cover the practical side of bat work including inspections, exclusion, clean-outs and decontamination protocol, but also delves deeper into safety, contracts, sales, pricing and liabilities.
This two-day course provides classroom training on day 1, then on day two the classroom training is put into action as attendees learn about working at heights, scaffolding and ladders. Practical demonstrations and hands-on applications on metal bending, ridge and roof exhaust vent repairs, chimney repairs and gable vents will also be conducted. When you finish this training, you will be set to expand your business to include professional bat management services.
Upon successful completion of this course and a test, the WCO will receive a certificate of completion, use of the logo mark in marketing materials and become a NWCOA Bat Standards Certified, Part II Professional.
The NWCOA Rodent Standards Certified course aims to educate Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs) and Pest Control Operators (PCOs) on frequently encountered and often overlooked rodent species. This course discusses the biology, behavior and identification these species as well as the various control methods and exclusion effective for each.
The Rodent Standards Certified Course covers rodent biology, control methods, inspection and ID, habitat management and exclusion, disease, laws, regulations, and toxicants, and much more. This course is a one day, classroom style training course taught by Certified NWCOA Instructors. Upon completion of this course and successful passing of a test, the WCO will become NWCOA Rodent Standards Certified. Successful students will also receive a certificate of completion and have use of the logo mark in marketing materials.
This course provides a unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about termite biology, including material usually not covered during pest control conferences. This event will allow anyone in the pest control industry, from the PMPs, to sales reps and technical staffs, to gain a new understanding of what termites are, beyond their pest aspects. This 3d workshop will include extensive seminars provided by guest speakers. If you work in the industry, and you want to increase your knowledge about these remarkable foes, this course is for you.
Join the Florida chapter of PWIPM as we get our boot scootin’ boogie on at the FPMA Expo Wednesday, January 18th from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Wear your cowgirl or cowboy apparel, grab a cold brew, and learn some country line dancing with our dance instructor, Antonio. We have a bucket raffle planned with many fabulous prizes. It’s going to be fun time for all!
The Maryland State Pest Control Association (MSPCA) is happy to present the 2023 Interstate Pest Management Conference (IPMC) January 25 – 26. 2023. Held at the Maritime Institute in Linthicum, MD, the IPMC is the largest gathering of pest management professionals in Maryland each year. This is a one-stop shop for recert credits in MD, VA, WV, DC, DE and PA, and includes general and wood-destroying insect categories, as well as public health, right of way and turf and ornamental. With 4 concurrent session time slots, you can hand pick the topics that interest you and fit your recertification needs. In addition to the broad variety of education sessions, meet with our nearly 30 exhibitors to learn about the newest products, latest services and biggest money-saving offers from our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors. To learn more and to register, visit this page.