Pest Management Conference. The Premiere Conference for Progressive Pest Management

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1 1 The Premiere Conference for Progressive Pest Management c Monday, January 11 d 9am - 5pm 10am 1pm Registration l East Foyer Stewart Center Exhibits l Open l Ballrooms Purdue Memorial Union Monday, January 11 l Mid-Day VALUE ADDED SESSION (OPTIONAL) l LOCATION: TBD 11:30am 12:30pm Live Insect ID + Food Pests Bennett Jordan, NPMA & Adam Salyer, Purdue University Techniques and tips for pest ID using live insect specimens, and how to successfully manage these pests. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 3b, 7a, 7b, 7d, 8, 12 & RT Monday, January 11 l Afternoon General Session l Loeb Playhouse l Moderator: Gary Bennett 1 1:15pm Opening Ceremonies Gary Bennett, Coordinator and Conference Chair Purdue University 1:15 2:45pm Managing Problem Pollinating Insects and Odorous House Ant Update Dale Hodgson, Rose Pest Solutions Bees, wasps, and other pollinators can be dangerous pests, in addition to their usefulness as pollinators. Managing them will be discussed. An update on odorous house ants will also be given. Indiana CCH Credits: 1.5 each in 7a & RT 2:45 3:45pm Pest Vulnerability Points Use in Prevention Jay Bruesch, Plunkett s Pest Control Know your target pest, what its weaknesses are, how to use these weaknesses, and how to quickly and easily spot them. 3:45 4pm Break l Loeb Foyer

2 2 4 5pm New Technologies in IPM FlyBy Jeff McGovern, The Resource Shop New technologies available to PMPs, including chemicals, formulations, equipment, non-chemicals, etc., will be presented by representatives of exhibitor companies. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 3b, 7a, 7b, 8 & RT 5pm Group Photo l West Steps, Stewart Center Monday, January 11 l Evening Reception & Exhibition l Ballrooms l Purdue Memorial Union 5 7:30pm Reception with hor d oeuvers and cash bar 5 7:30pm Exhibits l Open Monday, January 11 l Evening Evening Session l Fowler Hall l Moderator: TBD 7:30-9pm Spiders An Update on Their Importance and Management Mark Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Control They are remarkable creatures, but can have serious public health implications, and they can be a real nuisance in and around buildings. Shep will update on spiders and their importance. Indiana CCH Credits: 1.5 each in 7a & RT c Tuesday, January 12 d 7am 5pm 11am 1:45pm Registration l East Foyer Stewart Center Exhibits l Open l Ballrooms Purdue Memorial Union Tuesday, January 12 l Morning CONCURRENT Management Session l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 8 9am Sure Fire Training Training Jay Bruesch, Plunkett s Pest Control The technician is the face of your company. Make sure you are providing meaningful training.

3 3 9 10am Regulatory Update State & National Activities Jay Kelley, Office of the Indiana State Chemist Pollinator protection plans, neonicotinoids, pesticide misuse, etc., updates. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 3b, 7a, 7b & RT Tuesday, January 12 l Morning CONCURRENT Bed Bug Session l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 8 9am The Science & Practical Importance of Bed Bug Movement Mark Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions Bed bugs move in many different ways and for many different reasons. Why, when, & how they move will be discussed, and how this information can be used against these pests. 9 10am Bed Bug IPM Over the Next 10 Years Dini Miller, Virginia Tech Bed bug IPM will evolve in many ways in the future, with many new technologies coming onto the scene. However, with resistance continuing to develop, bed bug problems will become even more serious. Tuesday, January 12 l Afternoon Value Added Session (Optional) l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 12noon 1pm Techniques for Bed Bug and Cockroach Treatments Dini Miller, Virginia Tech Bed bugs and German cockroaches continue to be difficult to control. Use of insecticides, application procedures and strategies for conducting treatments continue to need updating.

4 4 Tuesday, January 12 l Afternoon CONCURRENT Technical Session l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 1:30-2:30pm 2:30-3:30pm How Well Do Termiticides Work? Reach for the 21 st Century Tom Shelton, USDA ARS Termiticide testing continues. What are the results of recent evaluations and what does the future hold different chemistries, formulations, and strategies. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 7b, 12 & RT Carpenter Ants A Continuing Structural Pest Problem Gene White, Rentokil Why carpenter ants continue to be a major problem and new strategies for managing this pest. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 7a, 7b & RT 3:30 3:45pm Break l Loeb Foyer 3:45-4:45pm Carpenter Bees A Pest Problem on the Rise Dale Hodgson, Rose Pest Solutions They are back as a major wood-destroying pest. This topic will address why they are back, and approaches to management. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 7a, 7b & RT Tuesday, January 12 l Afternoon CONCURRENT Food Pest Session l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 1:30 2:30pm Latest Research and IPM Strategies in Food Pest Management Linda Mason, Purdue University Research on tools, techniques and strategies for food pests will be discussed. 2:30-3:30pm Impact & Implications of Global Food Safety Judy Black, Steritech The effect of global food safety on food plant IPM will be discussed. 3:30 3:45pm Break l Loeb Foyer

5 5 3:45 4:45 Food Pest Management in Unusual Situations Dan Collins, Collins Pest Management There are numerous examples of the unusual (and strange) that are encountered in food operations. These require skill and ingenuity to resolve in a safe and effective way. Tuesday, January 12 l Evening CONCURRENT Fumigation Session l Location: TBD 7 9pm Fumigation Update Ed Hosoda, Cardinal Professional Products New technologies, chemistries, equipment, and strategies will be covered. Indiana CCH Credits: 2 each in 7d & RT Tuesday, January 12 l Evening CONCURRENT Specialty Session l Location: TBD l Moderator: TBD 7 8pm Trains, Planes & Fast Food Restaurants Jeff McGovern, The Resource Shop These are difficult places in which to conduct pest management. Tools and techniques will be discussed using case studies. 8-9pm Wildlife Update Pest Problems and Solutions Dan Young, USDA Aphis Wildlife Services As urban expansion continues, more and more wildlife is wanting to share space with us. This will be an update on pest problems and solutions. Indiana CCH Credits: 1 each in 3a, 3b, 7a, 7b & RT

6 6 80 th Annual Purdue University c Wednesday, January 13 d 7:30 10:30am Registration l East Foyer Stewart Center Wednesday, January 13 l Morning General Session l Loeb Playhouse l Moderator: TBD 8 9am Tick Management Update Mike Dryden, Kansas State University Research that is going on in this area will be discussed, and factors affecting IPM programs will be included. 9 9:30am NPMA Update Bennett Jordan, NPMA Bennett will discuss new technical and training programs, and their use in developing quality IPM programs. Indiana CCH Credits:.5 each in 7a & RT 9:30 9:45am Break l Loeb Foyer 9:45 11:15am Developing a Safety Program for Equipment and Pesticides Fred Whitford, Purdue University & Bob Avenius, Trugreen Equipment, as well as pesticides, require special attention so that they can be stored, maintained, and used. Updates on these subjects will be included. Indiana CCH Credits: 1.5 each in 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7a, 7b, 7d, 8 & RT Wednesday, January 13 l Mid-Morning Luncheon Ballrooms l Purdue Memorial Union 11:30am 1pm Awards & Recognitions Luncheon Master of Ceremonies: TBD

7 7 80 th Annual Purdue University Wednesday, January 13 l Afternoon General Session l Loeb Playhouse l Moderator: TBD 1 2pm Flea Problems are on the Rise Mike Dryden, Kansas State University Problem flea control situations, and their solutions, will be discussed. 2 3pm Rodent Management Update Bobby Corrigan, RMC Consulting Bobby will discuss health problems in schools associated with rat infestations, and talk about how our extreme weather events have influenced rodents and their management.