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. |
8:25-8:30 am |
Opening comments from the WPCA President |
8:30-9:30 am |
Nailed It! Getting Control of Carpenter Ants and Bees* Sarah Latyn, Target Specialty Products |
9:30-10:30 am |
Rodent Control and Communicating with Your Customers* Sara Knilans, Bell Laboratories, Inc. |
10:30-11:00 am |
Vendor Introductions |
11:00-11:15 am |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
11:15 am-12:15 pm |
Grit, Grind & Grow: The Path to Your First $1 Million (owners/mgrs) Seth Gardner, Pest Daily Hands-On Mini Sessions (techs) Various Presenters |
12:15-1:30 pm |
Lunch Provided, Vendor Room Open |
1:30-2:30 pm |
What NPMA Has for You* |
2:30 pm |
Concurrent 7.1 and Master Tech Testing Both tests require pre-registration. 7.1 registration is available here. Master Tech registration is an add-on when you complete your conference registration or can be purchased separately here. |
2:30-3:30 pm |
The Peridomestic Cockroaches—Big Bugs Cause Big Problems* Nathan Hall, BCE, Rentokil-Terminix |
3:30-3:45 pm |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
3:45-4:45 pm |
Occasional Invaders: Frequent Challenges* Tom Dobrinska, Rentokil Terminix |
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 |
8:15-9:45 am |
Keynote: Growing Up Farley: A Story of Addiction, Love, and Forgiveness Tom Farley |
9:45-10:00 am |
Break, Vendor Room Open |
10:00-11:00 am |
Dead Rodent in a Void and Other Lessons Learned* Todd Leyse, Adam's Pest Control |
11:00 am-noon |
2024 in Review: Highlights from the UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab* PJ Liesch, UW Madison |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Lunch Provided |
1:00-2:00 pm |
Building Walls (Against Pests)—Up-to-Date Exclusion Practices* Wiley Sanders, Rentokil |
2:00-2:15 pm | Break |
2:15-3:15 pm |
Record Keeping and Other Administrative Requirements When Making Commercial Pesticide Applications in the State of Wisconsin* Art Fonk, Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection *IL CEU has been applied for. Each program will be eligible for 1 IL CEU credit. Credits must be submitted in threes. |