Illinois Pest Control Association May Virtual Workshop

Three-hour virtual workshop offering 3 Illinois CEUs.

8:00 – 9:00 AM CST
Title: NEW TRENDS IN MOSQUITO CONTROL
Talk description: This presentation will explore the latest research and strategies for effective mosquito management; covering new scientific developments, integrated pest management (IPM) techniques targeting the mosquito life cycle, and insights on resistance patterns and treatment adjustments. Attendees will also learn how rainfall impacts residual insecticides and when larvicide applications are necessary—or best avoided—to optimize control efforts.
Presenter: Gary Wagner, Central Life Sciences

9:00 – 10:00 AM CST
Title: THE NEXT GENERATION OF VECTOR CONTROL
Talk description: Emerging trends and strategies in tick management to help professionals capture new revenue opportunities. This presentation will cover the current state of the tick market, species distribution, and infection rates, along with IPM strategies and effective control methods. Attendees will also gain insights on marketing approaches, inspection tools, and best practices for protecting technicians, homeowners, and pets from tick exposure.
Presenter: Gary Wagner, Central Life Sciences

10:15 – 11:15 AM CST
Title: COMMENSAL RODENTS: ECOLOGY, ID AND MANAGEMENT
Talk description: This talk focuses on the two biggest rodent pests: Rats and Mice. These pests have the ability to spread over 35 known diseases to humans and cause structural damage to homes and buildings. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify commensal rat and mouse species, as well as their impact on human health. This session will also include inspection techniques and tools we can use to perform sustainable rodent management, and new active ingredient restrictions to be aware of.
Presenter: Isabelle Lucero, JT Eaton