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...
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...
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...
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,...
Pest control specialists learned of the health implications of foodstuffs infestations posed by the most common pests encountered in food areas: roaches, mice, rats and flies. Integrated pest management protocols were also reviewed: inspection, housekeeping/maintenance, treatment options, monitoring, safety procedures and gaining customer cooperation. We...
A truly unique and informative workshop on the scientific foundation of pest control. The program reviewed general arthropod characteristics (structure, function, taxonomy). A thorough examination of insects followed (anatomy, physiology, life cycle, environmental niche.) Presented by Joe Barile (Maxforce/Clorox) May 27, 1999....
What are the different types of pesticides? What are their modes of action? What are their effects on health and the environment? This seminar offered a comparative analysis of organics, inorganics, anticoagulants, calcium mobilizers, growth regulators and others. A study of resistance explained its causes...
An examination of rodent behavior and biology. A review of rodent-borne diseases, history of pathogen transmission and precautions for pest control professionals. This was followed by an analysis of integrated pest management, a study of formulations and a reinforcement of label interpretation, proper handling of...
We examined the use and maintenance of hand-held sprayers, dusters, bait systems and ULV equipment. We went over choosing the right formulation for particular equipment, how to calibrate, how to limit non-target exposure and how to avoid drift and contamination. Finally, we reviewed the proper...
Biology and identification of fleas, diseases associated with fleas, control methods and product review. The second part examined the most common occasional invaders, their control, outdoor perimeter treatment techniques and product review. Presented by Dave Poling (Whitmire/Micro-gen) March 25, 1998...