24 Oct A Comprehensive Rodent Forum, October 24, 2002
Presented by Vicki Holst (Bell Labs) Thursday, October 24, 2002...
30 May Mosquito Control Forum, May 30, 2002
Presented by Joe Barile (Aventis) Thursday, May 30, 2002...
07 Feb Tools of the Trade, February 7, 2002
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 use, maintenance and repair of...
18 Oct Progressive Rodent Management, October 18, 2001
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. Presented by John Murphy (Lipha-Tech) October 18, 2001...
23 May A Comprehensive Ant Control Forum, May 23, 2001
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 chemical controls - especially...
15 Feb A Comprehensive Rodent Forum, February 15, 2001
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, etc. Finally, we...
12 Oct People, Pests & Pesticides Myths vs. Reality, October 12, 2000
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 management to protect health and property. Presented...
08 Jun PCOs and Public Health, June 8, 2000
The fact that Bug Off Pest Control Center provided public health training for the New York City Department of Health and for the New York City Parks Department created great interest in the pest control community for us to present an abridged version of this...
16 May Previous Specialty Training Programs
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Previous Customized Programs Introduction to Termite Baiting A special program for individuals licensed in 7C (Termite) who did not perform baiting treatments but wanted to learn how. We reviewed proper placement, maintenance and monitoring of termite baiting systems and learned how to integrate baiting with foaming, wood...
24 Feb Occasional Invaders and the Perfect Perimeter Treatment, February 24, 2000
This program on perimeter treatments dealt with inspection and identification of factors conducive to perimeter pest infestations. There was an overview of the major occasional invaders (clover mites, centipedes, millipedes, sowbugs, pillbugs, crickets, earwigs, boxelder bugs, beetles, firebrats, silverfish, ticks, fleas, wasps, bees, spiders,...