The Leading Conference for Innovative IPM
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*Presentations will be live-streamed.
All virtual content is available to Live Event Attendees. See the Virtual Event program for four (4) additional presentations.
**Pre-recorded presentations will be launched at times listed and will be followed by a live Q&A session.
All virtual presentations will remain available for on demand viewing and credit through Friday, January 21st 5:00pm, 2022
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8:00 am - 10:00 am 8:00 am - 9:00 am 9:00 am - 10:00 am |
CONCURRENT 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Business Round Tables
Sponsored by IPMA
Various topics will be covered in this 2-hour session with rotating discussion groups. What a New Tech Needs to Know About Bed Bugs* Changlu Wang, Rutger’s University Biology, behavior, and control for bed bugs; everything a new tech should know when dealing with these pests. Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT Insect ID Gallery Open Adam Salyer, US Navy Center for Entomological Excellence & Mat Dittmann, Purdue University An interactive exhibit where attendees will move through microscope stations that feature various insects. Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7B, 8 & RT |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am | Opening Ceremonies and 2021 Review* Carrie Campbell, Hatfield Pest Control & Mark VanderWerp, Rose Pest Solutions |
| 11:00 am – 12:00 pm |
IPM & The Public Health Connection*
Allison Allen, NPMA
What makes a great PMP and the future of IPM. Why IPM continues to be import¬ant including changes over the past 24 months.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 8 & RT |
| 1:30 pm launch |
Most Important Things to Teach an Applicator**
Jeff McGovern, The Resource Shop
This talk will cover introductory topics that all applicators in the field should know including PPE, mixing, measuring, reading labels, etc.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8 & RT |
| 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm |
Building Out Pest: Plumbing Problems
Mark Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions; Galvin Murphy, Yankee Pest & Reid Ipser, Nisus
Covering cockroaches, rodents and flies in sewers and plumbing lines. Troubleshooting, pest movement, techniques and more.
Indiana CCHs: 2 each in 7A & RT |
| 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
Fly-By for Exhibitors
Jeff McGovern, The Resource Shop
New products and technologies will be introduced in a series of short presentations by registered conference exhibitors.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 12 & RT |
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8:00 am – 9:00 am 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
CONCURRENT 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Ladder Safety*
Brian Bothast, OSHA
How to perform roof work safely including an overview of best practices and OSHA requirements.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 12 & RT Post Pandemic Business Lessons Pete Schopen, Schopen Pest Solutions What we have learned from the pandemic as well as creating a vision, mission and culture statements in our businesses. |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Understanding Label Language
Mike Scharf, University of Florida
Explaining the process pesticides go through and how that translates into label language.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 12 & RT |
| 10:00 am launch |
Turf and Structural Pest Control**
Doug Richmond, Purdue University
Nuisance turf invaders that move into structures.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT |
| 10:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Insect ID Gallery Open
Adam Salyer, US Navy Center for Entomological Excellence & Mat Dittmann, Purdue University
An interactive exhibit where attendees will move through microscope stations that feature various insects.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7B, 8 & RT |
| 12:00 pm launch |
Invasive Vertebrate Pests of the Southeast U.S.**
Chuck Bargeron, University of Georgia
A look at current invasive pests in the southeast, including identification, control and case studies.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT |
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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
CONCURRENT 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Carpenter Bees*
Mark VanderWerp, Rose Pest Solutions
Biology and control strategies for managing these wood destroying pests.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7B, 12 & RT Fumigation: EPA and Label Changes Jeremy Jackson, Douglas Products Vikane label changes. Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7D & RT |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
CONCURRENT 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
WDO Beetles & Borers
Reid Ipser, Nisus
A look at the different species of wood destroying borers and beetles including biology and control methods.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7B, 12 & RT Fumigation: Safety & Alternates* Ed Hosoda, Cardinal Professional Products Proper use of fumigants and applicator protection; alternative fumigation strategies including CO2, temperature, inert gas and more. Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7D & RT Smith Lab Tour 1 Smith Lab Tour 2 |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
Regulatory Update*
Office of the Indiana State Chemist
State and federal updates with a focus on impending rule changes that must be done to come into compliance with the new federal C&T rule.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 12 & RT |
| 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Solutions to Rodent Resistance
Bobby Corrigan, RMC Consulting
This topic will provide solutions to rodent pesticide resistance as well as behavioral characteristics that lead to bait avoidance.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7D & RT |
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10:15 – 11:15 am 10:15 – 11:15 am |
CONCURRENT 10:15 am – 11:15 am
IPM Partnerships in Audited Accounts
Dan Collins, Rose Acre Farms; Judi Lazaro, AIB & Meaghan Meyer, CraftMark Bakery
Panel discussion on how to achieve better audits through a look at the relationships between PMPs, auditors and clients.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT Chipmunks and Other Backyard Rodents* Jared Miller, Varment Guard Safety, damage and cleanup for management of chipmunks and other rodents (shrews, voles, etc.) Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7D & RT |
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11:15 am – 12:15 pm 11:15 am – 12:15 pm |
CONCURRENT 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Mating Disruption & Pheromones*
Tom Mueller & Ethan Estabrook, Insects Limited
Strategies for managing food plant pest using various methods including remote monitoring.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 7D & RT Odorous House Ants Karen Vail, University of Tennessee An update on these top pests, with a focus on control methods including an interactive activity. Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT |
| 1:00 pm launch |
Stinging Insects**
Kathy Heinsohn, American Pest
Top tips on stinging insect management including identification, PPE, equipment, service and pollinators.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A & RT |
| 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm |
Vectors including Mosquito Control for Residences
Gene White, Rentokil
An update on top vectors in the US and a look at mosquito control for residences.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 7A, 8 & RT |
| 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Pesticides 101*
Mike Scharf, University of Florida
Formulations including mode of action.
Indiana CCHs: 1 each in 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, 12 & RT |
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