October 2023 Pest Academy Workshop

REGISTRATION | VIRTUAL EVENT FORMAT | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | MEET THE SPEAKER | VIRTUAL VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES | WORKSHOP VENDORS

 

The Illinois Pest Control Association presents the October 2023 virtual workshop! 

 

The training will start at 8:00 am CDT, so be sure you are logged in a few minutes early.

 

EARN RECERTIFICATION CREDITS

Credits pending in IL and IN. 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

REGISTER FOR THE OCTOBER WORKSHOP

 

REGISTRATION TYPE

REGISTRATION FEE

October Workshop

$35.02

 

Refund Policy
A 100% refund will be available for the live event registration until the day of the event. No refund will be available on the day of the event. Refund requests can be made through GoToWebinar or by emailing meetingsteam@pestworld.org.

 

VIRTUAL EVENT FORMAT

This virtual workshop will be hosted through GoToWebinar. Attendees can access this event through any computer, laptop, or mobile device. If you wish to attend using a mobile device, you must download the GoToWebinar app ahead of time. We recommend all users launch a practice webinar to ensure your machine meets the minimum system requirements to attend this event.

If you are attending this event for continuing education credit/hours, please read the following guidelines carefully:

  • Only the registered attendee will receive credit for attending this event.
  • Each registered attendee must use the unique link provided by GoToWebinar in your confirmation email to access the event.
  • Each registered attendee must use your own computer, laptop, or mobile device to access this event.

 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

All live sessions are in Central Daylight Time (CDT)

Monday, October 30, 2023

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. CDT

Opening Remarks


8:15 – 9:15 a.m. CDT

PERIMETER PEST MANAGEMENT

Jeff Caudill, Nisus Corporation

The “Perimeter Pest Management” presentation will cover the inspection process and how to identify different types of pests. We will look at some of the conditions and locations that lead to pest issues. We will cover integrated pest management techniques, control products, baiting, dusting, customer communication and education and follow up.


9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CDT 

Got trash? Get pests! The Art of Dumpsterology

Stuart Mitchell, Ph.D., PestWest USA LLC

Pests are considered harmful to people and their activities. Pest presence can result in harm to people and pets as well as property damage. Residential and commercial environments are artificial or created for survival and comfort. Artificial conditions can attract pests-especially if intended conditions deteriorate from improper practices or poor hygiene and delayed maintenance. Pests are also attracted to foods consumed by people. With improper food-handling, foodborne illness could result. With improper trash-handling, pest presence will result! With proper trash-handling, pest presence can be drastically reduced. Got TRASH? Get PESTS! UNLESS you are a studied DUMPSTEROLOGIST!


10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. CDT

STORED FABRIC INSECTS

Ethan Estabrook, Insects Limited

Stored fabric insects cause billions of dollars of damage in museums, residential, and historic homes every year. These insects can exploit and do irreversible damage to clothes, rugs, taxidermy, wood works, natural fibers, books, and paintings. When managing stored fabric insects, it is important to - START WITH THE INSECT FIRST! Identifying the insect and understanding their biology is the first step to an effective integrated pest management program. This presentation identifies some of the most common stored fabric insects, their biology, and how we can use pheromones to monitor them.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Stuart Mitchell, Ph.D., PestWest USA LLC

Dr. Stuart Mitchell is a lifelong student, observing family physician, consulting clinical psychologist, consulting veterinarian, consulting biologist, consulting entomologist, and pest management professional. Serving the pest management industry since 1982 as a technical specialist, technical director, consultant, expert-witness, columnist, author, lecturer, and speaker.

 

Ethan Estabrook, Insects Limited

Ethan Estabrook is an entomologist at Insects Limited specializing in the research and development of pheromone technology and trapping systems of stored product insects. Ethan achieved his board-certified entomologist status in 2015 and has over ten years of entomology experience in the stored product industry. Before Insects Limited, Ethan was a regional manager at Fumigation Service and Supply, where he provided technical support and integrated pest management solutions for the food, grain, and seed industries. Ethan holds a Bachelor of science in biology from Purdue University and enjoys herpetology, kayaking, and volunteering.

 

Jeff Caudill, Nisus Corporation

Jeff Caudill is a Territory Manager for Nisus covering 13 states in the Midwest. Jeff is well-known by Pest Management Professionals for his funny yet informative presentations. He enjoys site visits with Pest Control Companies in trouble accounts and has a passion for problem-solving and training. Nisus Corporation was founded in 1990 and has grown rapidly as one of the leading suppliers of products to the professional pest management industry.

 

Questions?

Contact IPCA at coordinator@ipcaonline.org or call 866-678-6722

 

LOCAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

Interested in becoming an exhibitor/sponsor at our events? View the exposure opportunities here!

October 30, 2023
October Virtual Workshop 
Virtual

 

NATIONAL MEETINGS & EVENTS

October 17-20, 2023
PestWorld 2023
Honolulu, HI

 

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