CONCURRENT EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Overview of NPMA Limited Medical Benefit Program
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Matt Snyder, ADMU Benefits, Plano, TX; Dan Semple, Chartis Accident and Health, New York, NY
Controlling Bed Bugs Where There Are No Beds Larry Pinto, Pinto & Associates, Inc., Mechanicsville, MD A bed bug infestation is the toughest problem in pest control. Mostly, we deal with them in sites where people sleep: apartments, dorms, hotels, private homes and the like. More and more, though, we are finding bed bugs in sites without beds. Control in these locations presents major problems for PMPs. In this presentation, the presenter will discuss experiences with bed bugs in non-bed sites. He will provide practical guidance on how to successfully detect, prevent, and control bed bugs in office buildings, schools, retail stores, and similar non-bed sites.
The Great Crawlspace Debate Paul Hardy, Orkin Pest Control, Atlanta, GA; Billy Tesh, Pest Management Systems, Inc., Greensboro, NC Everyone knows that high moisture levels in crawlspaces are a recipe for trouble. Insects, wood decay fungi and mildew all thrive in these areas. In recent years however, new approaches to moisture control have reshaped the landscape that pest management professionals encounter beneath houses, and has become a hot topic for debate. Find out about the pros and cons of the differing moisture control methods in this timely session.
Using Pheromones for Pest Management James Campbell, USDA ARS GMPRC, Manhattan, KS The value of using pheromones in any IPM program is enormous - early detection of presence (or absence) of certain stored product insect pests, their pressure, as well as life stage. This information gives the user an incredible amount of information in which they can make decisions for insect management. This session will explore the ways that pheromones can be used for monitoring, detection and control of stored product pests.
NPMA is pleased to offer a brand new Chartis Limited Medical Benefit Plan, created by Weisburger Insurance Brokerage, to provide you a costeffective way to deliver broad, affordable coverage for those employees who may not have access to traditional benefits and for those who want to supplement other insurance coverage. Attend this presentation to learn how you can customize the plan to suit YOUR preferences—from maximum coverage to maximum affordability.
Pending Regulatory Challenges for the Pest Management Industry Gene Harrington, National Pest Management Association, Fairfax, VA The professional pest management industry faces numerous regulatory challenges including revisions to rodenticide labels, Clean Water Act permitting requirements for certain pesticide applications, and Endangered Species Act litigation that threaten use patterns of many professional pest management products. Attend this session and get up to speed on these and the many other issues facing the industry.
Effective Website Design for PCOs Jeff Fenner, B Communications, Mentor, OH How many times have you visited a business’ Web site only to leave the site completely frustrated because you weren’t able to find what you were looking for? Your Website is often the first impression your company makes on potential customers. Make sure that impression is a positive one! During this session you will learn tips and tricks on developing an effective Website that will meet your business needs and ensure a solid first impression!
Pest Management Foundation Research Report Jeff White, Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville, NJ During this session you’ll hear about the valuable, cutting-edge research being funded by the Pest Management Foundation, NPMA’s research arm.
October 19–22, 2011
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