EDUCATIONTwelve pest control workshops over two days, presented by experts in the industry. Plus a keynote that will elevate your team’s performance. | MASTER TECHWisconsin techs can take the test and earn the patch that assures your customers of your commitment to quality and safety. | NETWORKINGConnect with other members, pest control professionals, and vendors as you build your network of resources and professional advisors. |
7:45-8:15 am |
7.1 Check in |
7:45-8:25 am |
Check In/Registration, Coffee & Pastries, Vendor Room Open |
8:15 am |
7.1 Certification Training 7.1 training requires separate pre-registration and is not included in your WPCA conference registration. Call (608) 262-7588 or register online at www.patstore.wisc.edu. |
8:25-8:30 am |
Opening comments from the WPCA President |
8:30-9:30 am |
Pesticide Use and Control Compliance* Gary Napralla, Wisconsin DATCP |
9:30-10:30 am |
Constant Hazard Assessment Fundamentals for the PMP* Jason Freels, Terminix Commercial |
10:30-11:00 am |
Vendor Introductions |
11:00-11:15 am |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
11:15 am-12:15 pm |
Insecticide Modes of Action* Tommy Powell, MGK Insect Control Solutions |
12:15-1:30 pm |
Lunch Provided, Vendor Room Open |
1:30-2:30 pm |
Master Tech Panel: Wisdom From the Field Joanna Matthes, Batzner Pest Control Jerry Springer, Terminix Nathan Hall, facilitator, Terminix |
2:30 pm |
Concurrent 7.1 and Master Tech Testing |
2:30-3:30 pm |
They’re Really Scary – Managing Spiders In and Around Structures* Dr. Tim Husen, Syngenta Professional Pest Management |
3:30-3:45 pm |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
3:45-4:45 pm |
IPM in Food Facilities* Dr. Cisse W. Spragins, Rockwell Labs Ltd. |
4:45-5:00 pm |
WPCA Business Meeting |
5:00-7:00 pm |
Reception, Vendor Room Open |
7:00-8:00 am |
Check In, Coffee & Pastries, Vendor Room Open |
8:00-8:15 am |
Welcome from the WPCA President EPA's Proposed Rodenticide Mitigation Measures Sara Knilans, Bell Labs |
8:15-9:45 am |
Keynote: Anyone Can Be an Astronaut Beth Mund |
9:45-10:00 am |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
10:00-11:00 am |
Guide to Bird Control & Behavior* Jason Apuli, Rentokil North America |
11:00 am-noon |
Rodenticides, Regulations and Redefining Rat Control* Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management Association (NPMA) |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch Provided, Vendor Room Open |
1:00-2:00 pm |
Wood Destroying Insects and Where to Find Them – Identifying WDI, Finding Signs and Concerning Conditions, and the NPMA-33 Form* Nathan Hall, Terminix |
2:00-3:00 pm |
Using Company Culture to Grow Your Business* Pete Schopen, Schopen Pest Solutions |
3:00-3:15 pm | Break |
3:15-4:15 pm |
Bed Bugs: The Latest From Research and Industry, and a Review of Their Biology and Management* John Kane, Orkin Pest Control *Eligible for 1 IL CEU credit. Credits must be submitted in threes. |