Mastering Commonly Encountered Pests Presented by: George Williams, ACE, PHE, Nisus Corp. Technical insights on ID nuances, biology, behavior, treatment choices and the unpredictable nature of structural pest situations. Thursday, July 27, 2023 5:30pm to 9:30pm The Bug Off Career Training Center 1085 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032 COST: $45.00 NYS...
Stored Products Pests Presented by Anna Berry, Pelsis/B&G A review of the primary species and their economic importance. Tips on proper identification. Options for their control: Chemical, non-chemical, mechanical. Thursday, June 29, 2023 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bug Off Career Training Center, 1085 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032 NYS...
What’s the Buzz? The Dipterans – Flies and Mosquitoes Presented by Chris Phillips, ACE and Stanton E. Cope, PhD AP&G Catchmaster Tuesday, May 30, 2023 5:30pm to 9:30pm The Bug Off Career Training Center 1085 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032 COST: $45.00 CREDITS: 3A – 1.50, 7A – 1.50, 7F – 1.50, 8...
The UPDFA Spring Meeting was held in New Orleans, LA from April 18-19, 2023. I arrived in NOLA on the evening of Monday the 17th and met up with Andrej Branc from Pelgar USA for dinner at the Royal House balcony. I immediately immersed myself...
Termites - More Than Meets the Eye Thursday, April 27, 2023 6:00pm to 9:30pm The Bug Off Career Training Center 1085 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032 COST: $55.00 CREDITS: 7C - 3.0 Agenda: Termite Control Regulations Federal and state regulations Adding the Termite Category Personal protection and safety guidelines Environmental considerations Conducting a Proper...
The Hymenopterans - Ants and Stinging Insects Presented by Eric Picard, ENVU Their environmental importance, public health significance and responsible control methods. Thursday, March 30, 2023 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Cost: $45.00 NYS DEC Credits: 7A - 3.0, 3A - 3.0, 8 - 1.5...
The Termite Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:00pm to 10:00pm COST: $55.00 CREDITS: 7C - 3.50 Agenda: What to Know About Termites Biology, habits and life needs Colony structure and development Primary species How Construction Practices Affect Termite Activity Construction elements Foundation types Structures and infestations Conducive conditions Best construction practices Choosing Among Control Techniques Mechanical alterations Direct wood treatments Foaming Baiting Traditional liquid...
Spent the week of October 10 through the 14th in Boston for Pest World 2022. On Tuesday, the 11th I decided to walk the entire Freedom Trail and hit every spot: Boston Common, America's oldest park (1634) where I stopped by the Soldiers and Sailors...
Ants and Other Occasional Invaders Presented by Karen Boniface, BASF A review of the major species, their habits and ways to control and contain them. A look at overwintering pests and an update on the spotted lantern fly. Thursday, September 29, 2022 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bug Off Career Training...
Serious Rodent Management with Style Featuring John Murphy, Liphatech This workshop offered a briefing on looming changes to rodent management practices and ways that we can adapt to them and how to adopt new skills. We also received a briefing on Liphatech's new IGI System. This event...