This is the largest gathering of pest management pros in the region. This joint effort is between Kansas and Missouri is at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Independence. We offer an expanded, exhibitor reception, national and regional Brittany Campbell Entomologist, NPMA Sheldon Dillingham Avitrol Corporation Dini Miller, PhD Virginia Tech speakers, ACE Certified training. Avitrol Certification and more! Question? 785-271-9220 Dan Moreland GIE Media/PCT Magazine Michael Bentley NPMA and many more! Jeff Preece BCE Registration December 3-5, 2018 Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center
Winter Conference - Dec. 3-5, 2016 - MO & KS Joint Event Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Independence MO To Register online, get additional info & updates: www.kansaspest.com Mail, Fax or Email to: Kansas Pest Control Association 212 SW 8th Avenue, Suite 202 Topeka, KS 66603 785.271.9220 Fax: 785.233.5659 Make checks payable to: KPCA To Pay By Credit Card: MEMBER RATES (KPCA & MPMA) Full Conference $200 Tuesday only $100 MO recertification; KS: Category 7e, 7d, 8 Wednesday only $100 Category 7a, 7f, & additional MO WDO Management session Free ACE Training $85 Includes training session & testing; Contact our offices for additional instructions and information; additional paperwork must be filled out. Avitrol Bird Certification $75 NON-MEMBER RATES Full Conference $225 Tuesday only $125 MO recertification; KS: Category 7e, 7d, 8 Wednesday only $125 Category 7a & additional MO WDO Management session $20 ACE Training $100 Includes training session & testing; Contact our offices for additional instructions and information; additional paperwork must be filled out. Avitrol Bird Certification $90 Total Payment = AMEX MC Discover Name on Card Card Number Security Code Expiration Date: HOTEL INFORMATION Stoney Creek Hotel 18011 Bass Pro Drive 64055 Free Parking VISA Reservations: 800-659-2220 Room rate $109 good until November 16, 2018 Full Conference Registration includes access to all conference activities including all training, meetings, exhibit hall, meals & events. Single Day Registration includes access to all activities on that specific day, including training, exhibit hall, meetings, meals & events. Refund Policy: Full refunds given before November 12, 2018. 50% after Nov. 12. No refunds after Nov. 21, 2018.
The Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center is the location for the MPMA/KPCA Joint conference & Exhibition. The Stoney Creek Hotel is located at 18011 Bass Pro Drive, 64055. A special hotel rate of $109, single or double occupancy, is available to those participating in the Annual Conference. Deadline for hotel reservations is November 16, 2018. For reservations, call 800-659-2220 The hotel is near the heart of Kansas City and next to Bass Pro Shop, right off the interstate. Hotel Information Re-Certification Credits This conference offers the ability to get credit hours for Illinois, Missouri, Kansas & Oklahoma. Please contact us for specific details, if needed Missouri applicators get recertification in 7a (Structural Pest), and 7b (Termite/Wood Destroying). Course includes Missouri Core Hour. Kansas applicators can get required 7 hours in 7a (structural pest) and 7e (wood destroying), along with hours in category 7d and 8. Classes include the Kansas Core Hour. www.stoneycreekhotels.com/hotel/travel/independence/home.do For More Information Kansas Pest Control Association 212 SW 8th Avenue Suite 202 Topeka, KS 66603 785-271-9220 www.kansaspest.com There are multiple opportunities at this event to interact with professionals from across the region and get information from manufacturers and suppliers. Take advantage of all this Joint Conference has to offer! MANAGEMENT SESSION Learn about innovative new social media opportunities and get an industry update that will impact your bottom line. Tailored for owners, managers and supervisors. EXHIBIT HALL Take time to visit the many exhibitors in attendance who provide information and showcase new innovations in the Exhibit Hall. Regional and national manufacturers and suppliers attend, and it is all part of your registration! EVENING EVENT Kick back and relax on Tuesday night with a food and drinks in the Exhibit Hall. Chance to interact with attendees and visit with exhibitors and sponsors before heading out to dinner. ACE CERTIFICATION Ready to take your ACE Test and become a Certified ACE? This is a chance for a training course in the morning, test in the afternoon, led by an ACE. Call for more info. MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS KPCA and MPMA hold their Annual Membership Meetings at this event. These yearly events are must for members.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change) Monday, Dec. 3 8:30 a.m. Registration Opens 9 a.m. ACE Training/Avitrol Certification 12 p.m. Lunch 1 p.m. ACE Testing 5 p.m. Avitrol Certification Course ends 5:30 p.m. MPMA/KPCA Board Meetings 6:30 p.m. Exhibitor Set-Up 3:10 p.m. Break and visit with Exhibitors 3:40 p.m. Termites Neil McNeill, Dow Agrosciences 4:30 p.m. Missouri Core Hour 1 to 2 p.m. What Does the Future Hold For the Industry? State of the Market Report Dan Moreland, GIE Media and PCT Magazine 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Using Social Media Annie Bishop, Catchmaster 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. National Industry Update & Virtual Reality models Dr. Michael Bentley, NPMA Tuesday, Dec. 4 KS Categories 7e (7 hours), 7d & 8 & All Missouri General Pest Control/Termite 7 a.m. Breakfast; Registration; Exhibit Hall Open 7:50 a.m. Welcome & Announcements 8 a.m. Rodents Kyle Youngstrom, Bell Laboratories 8:55 a.m. Mosquito & Ticks Dr. Nicky Gallagher 9:45 a.m. Break & visit with Exhibitors 10:15 a.m. Roaches Dini Miller, PhD, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 11:10 a.m. Bed Bugs Dini Miller, PhD, Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 12 p.m. Luncheon with Exhibitors 1 p.m. Safety & Labels, Waste Disposal, Container Cleaning, Spill Reporting Harry Connoyer, Harry s Consulting & Pest Supplies Missouri Breakout Sessions 2:15 p.m. Carpenter Ants Dr. Nicky Gallagher Kansas Breakout Sessions 2:15 p.m. Ant Control Dr. Michael Bentley, National Pest Management Association 3:10 p.m. Break and visit with Exhibitors 3:40 p.m. Rodent Inspection& Control Techniques Howard Franklin, Liphatech 4:30 p.m. Kansas Core Hour 5:30 p.m. Free Cocktail Reception with Exhibitors Wednesday, Dec 5 KS Category 7a (7 hours) & MO Wood Destroying 7 a.m. Breakfast, Registration, Exhibit Hall Open 7:50 a.m. Welcome and Announcements 8 a.m. Wood Destroying Insect Inspections 8:55 a.m. Wood Infesting Beetles 9:45 a.m. Break and visit with Exhibitors 10:15 a.m. Labels and the Law Howard Franklin, Liphatech 11:10 a.m. Termite Baiting 12 p.m. Lunch 12:45 p.m. Termite Biology and Control 1:40 p.m. WDO Control & Treatment Brittany Campbell, NPMA 2:30 p.m. Break 2:45 p.m. Carpenter Ants Brittany Campbell, NPMA 3:40 p.m. Kansas Core Hour
Are You Ready to Become an ACE? This conference offers a great way to kick off your final prep and allows you to take the test! All under the guidance of a Board Certified Entomologist lead the prep and test. ACE PREP COURSE AND TESTING 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor: Jeff Preece, BCE $85 for KPCA/MPMA Members; $100 non-members Steps to Becoming an ACE: Prerequisites: Hold a current applicator license; Have a minimum of 5 years experience; Adhere to the ACE Code of Ethics. You must complete the ESA ACE application process at http://www.entocert.org/ace-application-process Pay the required testing and application fee. Complete the registration form Study before you arrive on December 3! You can get more information and materials at www.entsoc.org You can sit in on the prep course without taking the test. Questions? 785-271-9220 or GET CERTIFIED IN BIRD CONTROL Avitrol Bird Management Certification This certification program gives you expert knowledge on pest bird problems and helps grow your business by adding expert bird control services and expanding your current client base. This is a hands-on program that gives you everything you need to apply Avitrol for even the most difficult of bird problems. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor: Sheldon Dillingham $75 MPMA/KPCA Members; $90 non-members Why does certification Matter? Trusted Brand State CEU Credit Customer Trust Marketing Expertise Referral Program Full Avitrol 24/7 support VIP Perks Questions? 785-271-9220 or HELP YOUR BUSINESS GROW! Attend the A specially designed program for owners, managers, and supervisors of pest management companies. This provides valuable information to stay ahead of the competition and prepare industry changes. Topics and Speakers: What Does the Future Hold for the Industry? A State of the Market Report presented by Dan Moreland of GIE Media and PCT Magazine Using Social Media in ways specific to the pest control industry that are effective, useful and not time consuming. Presented by Annie Bishop of Catchmaster A National Industry update and what changes you need to be prepared, presented by Dr. Michael Bentley of the National Pest Management Association. 1 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free for KPCA/MPMA Members; $20 for non members To get more information contact our offices at 785-271-9220 or