Public Health Virtual Conference Includes Session on Fly and Rodent IPM Strategies

Leading entomologists with proven track records for developing successful treatment protocols for a wide array of public health pests highlight the April 17 event.


Edited by Edited by QA Staff

Published March 19, 2019

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Today’s increasing focus on public health has impacted the pest control industry just as it has the food supply chain. As such, that industry’s mission to protect public health is continuing to expand and evolve – and circle around to impact its services for the food industry. Whether your pest control services are conducted in-house or by an external provider, you’ll benefit from participation in the PCT Public Health Virtual Conference scheduled for Wednesday, April 17. QA’s sister media provider, PCT, has compiled a program featuring a number of leading entomologists with proven track records for developing successful treatment protocols for a wide array of public health pests. The presentation Double Trouble: Successful IPM Strategies for Flies & Rodents by Rollins Inc. Technical Services Manager Glen Ramsey is likely to be of particular interest to food processors. 

In addition to learning from some of the leading public health pest control experts, attendees can earn CEU credits. PCT is in the process of receiving CEU approvals for the event; thirteen states have approved a total of 82 credits thus far. Click here for an updated list.

Attendees also will learn about products they can integrate into their public health pest control arsenal from virtual event sponsors BASF, Syngenta, Thermacell, Tick Box Technology Corporation, and AP&G.

Click here to register
Learn more at Public Health Virtual Conference webpage.
 
Here’s a look at the speaker lineup and topics that are scheduled.
 
1 p.m.-1:50 p.m. — Perimeter Pest Control: 
The PMP’s First Line of Defense Against Public Health Pests

Stoy Hedges, Owner & President, Stoy Pest Consulting

1:50 p.m.-2 p.m. —Sponsor Presentation - Syngenta

2 p.m.-2:50 p.m. — Double Trouble: 
Successful IPM Strategies for Flies & Rodents

Glen Ramsey, Technical Services Manager, Rollins Inc.

2:50 p.m.-3 p.m. —Sponsor Presentation - Thermacell

3 p.m.-3:50 p.m. — Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: 
The PMP’s Essential Role in Protecting Public Health
Dr. Stanton Cope, Past President, American Mosquito Control
Association/V-P, Technical Products & Services, AP&G
 

3:50 p.m.-4 p.m. — Sponsor Presentation - BASF

4 p.m.-4:10 p.m. — Sponsor Presentation - Tick Box Technology Corporation 

4:10 p.m.-5 p.m. — Tick Biology, Behavior & Control: 
Addressing This Growing Public Health Threat

Dr. Kirby Stafford III, Medical-Veterinary Entomologist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

5 p.m.-5:10 p.m. — Sponsor Presentation — AP&G 

 5:10 p.m.-5:20 p.m. — QualityPro Public Health Certification Benefits – What You Need To Know
Speaker: Allison Allen, Executive Director, QualityPro
 


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