*Schedule current as of 12/19/2022
Prefunction Wildwood 20-26
Prefunction Wildwood 20-26
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
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Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Chris Del Rossi, ACE, Food Drug and the Bug, Portland, ME
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
The needs, wants, and goals of commercial clients can be extremely variable. How do you ensure that your commercial clients walk away from your services satisfied when the goal posts may move from client to client? In this session, learn how to craft and create programs that will lead to a positive experience for all your commercial clients.
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
Nancy Troyano, PhD, BCE, Rentokil, Reading, PA
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
They may be small, but fruit flies often present a mighty problem that can quickly lead to ongoing call-backs that cost you time and money. To make matters worse, fruit flies are more than just a nuisance because they can spread disease and have a huge reproductive potential. What are the methods for pest management professionals to make fruit flies get their “just desserts”? Tune into this informative session to find out.
Fred Strickland, BCE, Waynes Pest Control, Birmingham, AL
Wildwood 5-7
They say your work should speak for itself, but is that enough to launch your business to its highest potential? How do you convince your customers that your services are not only valuable, but essential to their everyday lives? In this session, learn how “words matter” and how it can drive retention and growth with both your customers and employees.
Matt Frye, PhD, BCE, New York State IPM, Cornell, NY
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Trapping is an essential and often underutilized rodent management tool in the pest management professional’s toolbox. Not only can traps help to quickly reduce populations in certain situations, but they can also provide clues about the level of infestation that you may be dealing with. Join Dr. Matt Fry as he discusses advanced trapping techniques that are sure to improve rodent management programs for both novice and veteran PMPs alike.
David Billingsly, The Billingsly Group, Henderson, NV
Wildwood 5-7
The ongoing struggles of running a business personnel can feel like a merry-go-round of challenges that never end. Organizations with strong leaders that help motivate, organize, and direct team members through these challenges is one way to successfully navigate the turbulent waters of day-to-day operations. Learn the pathway to success that any business can take to cultivating and securing the next generation of leaders in this must-see session!
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
Jody Gangloff-Kauffman, PhD, BCE, New York State IPM Program, Babylon, NY
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Controlling ants can sometimes feel like pushing a boulder up an (ant)hill, as they can be some of the trickiest pests to manage. Every visit can feel like one step forward and two steps back with clients asking for call-back after call-back. Is there a better way to address ant infestations? Find out in this informative session that outlines integrated ant management (IPM) strategies that are sure to advance the ant management program for any company.
David Billingsly, The Billingsly Group, Henderson, NV
Wildwood 5-7
You already have the best employees around, so why not help them be the best that they can be? Career development for your employees can be crucial not only for the growth of your company, but also for the retention of great employees. In this session, learn how to foster leadership in your own company to the benefit of your employees, your company, and you!
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
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Dr. Lucas Carnohan, American Pest, Fulton, MD
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Professional pest management is one of three key factors attributed to providing the quality of life enjoyed in the United States. That’s because pest management professionals control dangerous pests such as rodents, cockroaches, and flies that contaminate our food, spread disease, and damage our structures. In this session, learn how PMPs use their extensive knowledge of a pest’s biology and behavior to guide their management practices, and how their day-to-day services help to minimize health risks posed by many structure-infesting pests.
Bob Mann, National Association of Landscape Professionals, Fairfax, VA
Wildwood 5-7
Consumer concern about pesticides can be one of the most difficult conversations to navigate as a pest management professional. But pesticides are one of the major tools in a PMP’s toolbox. Is there any way to alleviate the concerns of consumers, while also providing the services that the job requires? This session will provide you with the tools needed to address these difficult conversations.
Jeffrey White, White Mantis Consultants, Allentown, NJ
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
While their food sources may be different, the behavior of bed bugs and german roaches are very similar. Both love cracks and crevices and have even been known to inhabit the same area. In this session we will compare and contrast the behaviors of bed bugs and roaches and provide insight into their control.
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
Prefunction Wildwood 20-26
Wildwood 10-13 & 28
Laura Rosenwald, National Pest Management Association, Fairfax, VA
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Bacteria influence virtually every single aspect of our lives. They inhabit our bodies, they are essential to agriculture, they can cause disease, and they can be influential to the arthropods we consider pests. Can we utilize bacteria in our pest management efforts? In this session, Laura will discuss her background in how bacteria can control spiders and explore ideas about how bacteria can be used in pest management.
Jennifer Brumfield, BCE, Western Pest Control, Parsippany, NJ
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Termites are some of the most damaging pests that we address as pest management professionals. They can also be among the most challenging pests to control because of their cryptic behavior that keeps them hidden and in hard-to-reach places in residences. This session will cover crucial information regarding how to perform proper inspections for termites, means of control, as well as ensuring a job well done in terms of termite management.
Sarah Latyn, TRNZ4M
Wildwood 5-7
It’s simple- you can’t remain in business without turning a profit. What is difficult is improving profit margins so that you can not only continue being in business, but even grow your business. In this instrumental session, discover innovative strategies and goals to increase profitability for your pest management company.
Prefunction Wildwood 20-26
Nina Jenkins, PhD, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Pesticide resistance is an important consideration in the pest management industry. The goal of successful resistance management is to reduce populations of pests, regardless of their susceptibility to pesticides. Can PMPs be the front line against pesticide resistance in these public health pests? Don’t miss this informative session to get answers to this question and more!
Panel of PMP Experts
Wildwood 5-7
Finding great employees is hard, and retaining great employees can be even harder. Luckily, you are not alone in your successes and struggles in recruitment and retention! Hear how a panel of experts tackle these important issues using real-live examples in this engaging session and gain new ideas and insights to recruitment and retention in your own company.
Jaimie Kopo, PhD, BCE, Penn State Extension, University Park, PA
Wildwood 1-4 & 30
Safety is paramount in any job, but especially for pest management professionals who use pesticides on a regular basis. In fact, pesticide safety begins before you even begin your service call and doesn’t end even when the call is over. This session for both rookie and veteran PMPs will highlight important aspects of proper application, storage, and disposal of pesticides.