SOUTHWESTERN CONFERENCE NEW IDEAS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPLIERS EXHIBITS NETWORKING RECERTIFICATION TECHNICAL UPDATES JAN 27-28, 2016 SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO CO-SPONSORED BY: New Mexico Pest Management Association Colorado Pest Control Association PRESENTED BY:
SOUTHWESTERN CONFERENCE W e invite you to join us for the 2016 Southwestern Conference at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference will feature a mixture of in-depth management sessions and technical courses featuring the latest research in the pest management industry The 2016 Southwestern Conference offers: More than 15 sessions where you can earn valuable recertification credits in up to three states (AZ, CO and NM) A variety of educational tools needed to grow your business including technical training, management topics, and keynote sessions with industry experts Networking with over 150 pest management professionals from your region An exhibitor showcase featuring the latest industry technologies. SHERATON ALBUQUERQUE UPTOWN HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO The Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel is mere steps from Albuquerque s uptown shopping and dining district, giving you access to hundreds of boutique shops and fine dining restaurants. For the historian, there s Old Town Albuquerque, where old and new intersect. And for those who live on the fairway, there s Arroyo del Orso Golf Course. To reserve your room at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown Hotel, please call 1-800-3253535 by January 4th, and be sure to mention the 2016 Southwestern Regional Conference or use the group code NA25AA to receive the group rate of $109 per night. After January 4th, rooms and rates are subject to change.
PROGRAM SESSION KEY: M = management track T = technical track L = lawn care TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Registration WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Exhibits 8:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Opening General Session: From Garden to the House: Plant Pests Inside and Out Carol Sutherland, Ph.D., New Mexico State University The pests that are chewing up your customers shrubs are not the same ones that are wreaking havoc on the potted plants indoors. This journey from the yard to the living room will hit those pesky plant pests that you surely encounter on a regular basis. (And some you don t!) 10:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break 10:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. T Insecticide Toxicology for the Pest Management Professional Ameya Gondhalekar, Ph.D., Purdue University How do insecticides actually function? Why does one bait seem to affect cockroaches differently than another one? Learn the answers to these questions and more and help refine your product selection and use patterns in this hard-hitting session. L How Herbicides Work: Understand the Science Behind Weed Control Richard Lee, Ph.D., Bureau of Land Management To better control weeds, we have to understand both weeds and the herbicides we commonly use to control them. This session will lay down the groundwork and provide satisfying answers to those and other pertinent questions. Step up your ability by adding to your knowledge base. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. T Alien Invaders Beyond Area 51 The Next Wave of Invasive Pests Robert Puckett, Texas A&M University It seems like every few weeks you hear about some invasive pest arriving on a shipment of produce or expanding its range into new territory. Dr. Puckett will explain why some invaders stick around and thrive and why others don t and dive into the recent invasive species that have been causing you headaches (or will be soon!) L Identification and Control of Weeds in Xeriscapes Richard Lee, Ph.D., Bureau of Land Management Weeds are a blight on landscapes and stick out like a sore thumb in xeriscapes. Improve your margins by going back to the basics of weed management by recognizing the primary species of xeriscape weeds in the Southwest, understanding what conditions are conducive to their growth, and realizing how can they be stopped cold in their tracks. If you want to make a serious dent in your callbacks this year, you won t want to miss this session.
PROGRAM SESSION KEY: M = management track T = technical track L = lawn care 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Exhibits 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. T Perimeter Defense for 4-, 6-, and 8-legged Intruders Ted Granovsky, Ph.D., Granovsky Associates, Inc.(invited) When you break it down, exclusion and habitat modification can be among the most important aspects of an IPM program. However, designing and implementing a practical and effective exclusion protocol may not be as easy as it seems. Attend this session to separate fact from fiction while perhaps getting ideas to help develop an additional revenue stream for your company. L Diagnosing and Controlling Plant Disease Curtis Smith, Ph.D., New Mexico State University (invited) Plant diseases can be difficult to detect, identify, and treat, even for seasoned professionals. Learn some practical tips and common sense advice that will help you the next time you re out on a call and confronted with a challenging plant problem. 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. T Bees, Wasps, and Native Pollinators of the Southwest Ed Costanza, A-Bee Termite & Pest Control Pollinator protection has been the most discussed regulatory issue in our industry over the last two years. Join a local beekeeper and PMP as he explores the issue from his perspective and teaches you about the bee and wasp scene in New Mexico. Your knowledge of pollinators and pollinator issues could very well help you retain current customers and win you new ones so be sure to attend this session. T Evicting Your Upstairs Neighbors: Pests in Attics Richard Swinney, Critter Control No one wants a freeloading roommate taking up residence in their home, especially when it s a pest in their attic! Whether it s furry, scaly, or chitinous, this presentation will explore how to recognize and effectively evict all attic pests. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits 4:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. T Regulatory Update and NPMA Resources Bonnie Rabe, New Mexico Department of Agriculture; Bennett Jordan, Ph.D., National Pest Management Association Find out what s new and what s next in New Mexico as well as at the Federal level regarding pesticide regulations. This session will begin with an update on regulations and issues that you need to know about in order to stay in compliance and conclude with a brief overview of the latest NPMA member resources. 5:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. T Practical Cockroach Control and Resistance Management Ameya Gondhalekar, Ph.D., Purdue University Cockroaches remain one of the most significant pest groups. While the introduction of new products and active ingredients has made things easier on PMPs, there are still major challenges to overcoming some infestations like the emergence of Turkestan cockroaches and the elevated levels of resistant populations popping up around the country. This
session will separate fact from fiction and provide an up-to-date report on cockroach management in 2016. THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast and Exhibits 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. T Autopsy of an Infestation Ted Granovsky, Ph.D., Granovsky Associates, Inc.(invited) A detailed case study can teach us a lot about decision-making, problem-solving, and the principles of IPM...they can also be a really fun puzzle. This session will spin a yarn or two about some of the most challenging infestations the speaker has ever encountered. 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. M Decoding Personality and Communication Styles Alan Feuer, Preventative Pest Control To optimize your company s efficiency you need to understand people and realize that one size does not fit all. Your daily interactions with coworkers, clients, and perhaps even yourself, can determine how successful you are in pest management so take the time to attend this lively session and hone your interpersonal skills. T Borates and Wood Treatment for Termite Control Bob Kunst, Fischer Environmental Services, Inc. Liquid termiticides and baits attract most of the attention when it comes to termite control strategies, but what about borates and wood treatments? This enlightening session will break down how these methods work in the real world and answer any questions you ve had about them. 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Refreshment Break 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M Million-Dollar Management Without a Big-Time Budget Chuck Tindol, Allgood Pest Solutions Management ideas are a dime-a-dozen but it s not every day that you can join a business owner with experience on how to cultivate and grow a pest management company in the 21st century. Give yourself a leg up on the competition and take away some ideas you can put to use today. T Dirty Documentation and Breaking Bad Habits: Picking Apart WDO Recordkeeping Bonnie Rabe, New Mexico Department of Agriculture Proper documentation and exacting protocols can literally save your company; are you confident that you are playing by the book and not leaving yourself vulnerable to fines and lawsuits? Join a regulatory official to learn how to protect yourself and your company while continuing to provide excellent service to your clients. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Exhibits 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. T Turn on the Lights: A Bed Bug Research Update Alvaro Romero, Ph.D., New Mexico State University
PROGRAM SESSION KEY: M = management track T = technical track L = lawn care Since their resurgence, bed bugs have continued to be a difficult pest to manage. This highly informative session will provide you with the latest research about bed bug biology, behavior and control coming out of New Mexico State University. T Biology, Ecology, and Management of Subterranean Termites Robert Puckett, Texas A&M University The amount of important and relevant information coming out of research labs can be overwhelming for a PMP to follow. Stay ahead of the curve by attending this highly informative session about the latest termite research coming out of the Texas A&M University and across the United States. 2:45 p.m. 3:45 p.m. T Wee Bugs: Mites, Springtails, Silverfish, and Other Minute Pests Roberto Pereira, Ph.D., University of Florida The tinier the pest the more difficult it is to identify and diagnose its infestations. Can you reliably tell a grain mite from a bird mite? How do you get control of silverfish that seem to be found in every single room of a house? Worry not! This highly entertaining session will guide you through those and other issues and teach you to think small to grow your bottom line. the rest of the wood-destroying insects are formidable threats in their own right. Does it reinfest? When are treatments most effective for carpenter bees? What are some tips to tracking down carpenter ant nests? For the answers to these questions and more, don t miss this session. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. T Ectoparasites You Don t Want to Meet Kristine Edwards, DVM, Ph.D., Mississippi State University (invited) Ticks, mosquitoes, deer flies, horse flies, biting mites, bed bugs, and the list goes on! Arthropods can cause of lot of public health problems and we are constantly finding out about new diseases. Dr. Edwards will lay down the facts and explore how ectoparasites live and what conditions are necessary for them to thrive. Don t miss this blood-curdling and hairraising session! T Ants Hiding Among Us: Common Household Ants and Their Control Roberto Pereira, Ph.D., University of Florida Your clients have little patience for ants, especially when they have found their way inside. Dr. Oi will break down which ants are most likely to penetrate structures and offer practical advice on what to do once they have. T The Other WDIs Carpenter Bees, Carpenter Ants, and Beetles Bennett Jordan, Ph.D., National Pest Management Association Termites get all the attention but
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