Time to prepare your team for termite swarming season.
On April 4 the IPM Experience House will offer its next course in termite control for te
chnicians.
This is our third year to offer this class for orienting new termite technicians to the art and science of termite control. Termite control expert, Dr. Bob Davis, will be demonstrating practical field skills for setting up and executing a soil termiticide job. Kevin Keim, with Corteva, will provide an overview of termite baiting, including practical aspects of bait placement and installation. They are joined by Dr. Mike Merchant in the classroom to provide some of the basic biology of termites you need to know if you are to be on the top of your game.
IPM House Termite training includes hands-on experience.
Owners, this is a great opportunity to get new or old employees ready for termite season. Half of the class will be classroom, and half will be in the field, conducting a termite treatment. One termite CEU will be offered for those who complete the class.
Topics covered:
• Introduction to termites
• Theory and practice of termite baiting
• Introduction to termite soil treatment
• Hands-on Demonstrations at IPM Experience House
o Preparing the treatment diagram
o Estimating a bait job and station placement
o Problem solving
o Estimating a soil termiticide job
o Soil injection equipment
o Spray rig calibration
o Safe mixing
o Application of soil applied termiticides
Details
This year’s class will be held in Building E – the Education Building classroom.
Hours of the class are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The class will be held in the Building E (Education Building) classroom at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center on Coit Road. Because of ongoing construction, we ask that you enter the campus through the secondary (south) entrance, and park directly behind Building E (see map).
Class size will be limited to 22 and lunch is included with registration. Click here for registration and additional information.