The 2024 New York Pest Expo
“Natural Intelligence”
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024
The George Washington Bridge Doubletree Hotel, 2117 Route 4 East, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
The theme for this year’s New York Pest Expo is “Natural Intelligence.” Technology is critical for growth, efficiency and productivity – but it is no substitute for the human mind. It is a tool that should assist, not replace, critical thinking. Come sharpen your cognitive skills with key insights from some of the industry’s most outstanding talents. Harness the power of the New York Pest Expo – a major pest management event. The 2024 Edition promises to be bigger and better than ever with more exhibitors and attendees than in years past. Stay tech-savvy and sharp as you visit with dozens of manufacturers and business support providers. Take advantage of great promotions and blowout pricing on supplies and equipment. Use your head – don’t miss out.
*Photos and videos provided by Geronimo Show, and PMP Magazine.
Taking the Initiative: Rethinking How We Perform Roach Control
Dr. Jamel S. Sandidge, BCE, MA
National Director, Technical Services, Nisus Corporation
This seminar will discuss the primacy of sanitation, disinfection and bio-sanitation when dealing with roach infestations. It is an integral part of an intelligent pest management approach along with insecticide applications, pesticide safety and customer communication.
Are You Smarter than the Average Arthropod? What Passes for Invertebrate Intelligence
Lou Sorkin, BCE
Entsult Associates Inc.
Some will attribute intelligence to some uncanny behavior in certain species of arthropods. Are the activities of ants, bees, termites, spiders and some others proof that they are “smart”?.
Living on the Edge: Prevailing Against Perimeter Pests
Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI
Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management
Perimeter pest management poses multiple challenges for professionals. They must become familiar with diverse organisms, be conscious of environmental factors and master unique best management practices.
Time for a Reboot: Refreshing Our Knowledge of Bed Bugs
Thomas E. Powell
Technical Field Specialist, MGK Insect Control Solutions
Treating for bed bugs has become a steady area of business growth for the pest management industry. We know from history that bed bugs are incredibly good at adapting to new situations. This presentation will focus on how new findings could affect our industry, and on techniques that will effectively control bed bug infestations.
The Language of Academia: How to Take Emerging Research and Apply it to Field Practices
Isabelle Lucero, MS
Education and Compliance Officer, J.T. Eaton
New research on insect and animal pest diseases, behavior and management is released yearly. However, the people performing the research are usually not the ones providing management in the field. It is important to bridge this gap between academia and the industry. After this talk, the audience should have a better understanding of how research applies to them, and of new discoveries that could affect the industry going forward.
Of Mice and Men (and Rats!): Keep Them Out of Sight and Out of Mind – The Argument for Exclusion
Dr. Matt Frye
Senior Extension Associate, Cornell University
Changes in rodent population dynamics, regulatory pressures and potential loss of tools highlight the need for rodent exclusion as a significant, long-term solution.
