House of Learning

COMPLETE PROGRAM OF EVENTS

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Not only will you hear from nationally-recognized experts during PestWorld 2011, we'll get you out of your seats and show you how to handle your most troublesome pests!  Through our unique House of Learning, staged to represent a true field environment, you will have the opportunity to see hands-on demonstrations of everything from canine inspections, vent installation, treatment methods for bed bugs, and monitoring practices.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Bed Bug Treatments

Mark Shepardigian, Rose Pest Solutions, Troy, MI

Bed bug treatments are a labor intensive and time consuming process.  This live demonstration will follow a technician from start to finish as a room is successfully treated for bed bugs by integrating a careful inspection, conventional product, as well as some good old fashioned “elbow grease”. 

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

WDI Inspections and Documentation

George Rambo, Critter Control Northern Virginia, Fredericksburg, VA

Tag along for a wood destroying insect inspection demonstrating good inspection techniques and proper documentation procedures using the NPMA-33 form.  Come prepared with tough questions for the informative question answer session that will follow the inspection and documentation demonstration.

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Flea Treatments

Dr. Nancy Hinkle, University of Georgia

Following a decline in calls over the past ten years, pest management professionals are reporting an increase in the number of flea infestations nationwide.  Tips, tricks and methods for successful flea treatments, including pre and post-treatment customer recommendations will be demonstrated in this timely session.  

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

10:45 a.m. –12:00 p.m.

Canine Scent Detection Demonstration

Tommy Hebert, Inspector Hound

The use of canine scent detection teams to detect bed bugs and other pests is increasing in popularity.  Canines are an excellent tool to help detect low level bed bug infestations quickly and effectively.  Observe a live demonstration of a canine team in action as they perform a search and provide insight into the world of canine scent detection. 

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Nuisance Wildlife Trapping: Maximizing Efficacy by Mastering the Set

Jeff Holper, Holper's Pest and Animal Solutions, St. Louis, MO

Heat treatments for bed bug control are a popular and effective method for controlling these elusive pests.  Observe and interact with industry experts as they demonstrate the equipment, methods and safety precautions needed to successfully implement whole-room and containerized heat treatments. 

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Heat Treatments for Bed Bug Control

Tom Jarzynka, Massey Services, Inc., Orlando, FL

Heat treatments for bed bug control are a popular and effective method for controlling these elusive pests.  Observe and interact with industry experts as they demonstrate the equipment, methods and safety precautions needed to successfully implement whole-room and containerized heat treatments.