This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.132 (i) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination. The class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). The $150 course fee includes the required category training manual, Termite Category (AES-5075), a $25 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Brittny Jones.
Termite Category Training
This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.132 (i) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination. The class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). The $150 course fee includes the required category training manual, Termite Category (AES-5075), a $25 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Brittny Jones.
Termite Category Training
This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.132 (i) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination. The class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). The $150 course fee includes the required category training manual, Termite Category (AES-5075), a $25 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Brittny Jones.
Termite Category Training
This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Section 7.132 (i) (2) “8 hours of classroom training in each category in which the Apprentice is to provide pest control services”. In addition, the course can be used to prepare for the Structural Pest Control Termite category examination. The class is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. with an hour lunch (lunch is not provided). The $150 course fee includes the required category training manual, Termite Category (AES-5075), a $25 value, and instruction from experienced Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service trainer, Dr. Brittny Jones.
Save the dates for ants, equipment, safety and bed bugs
The IPM Experience House has three new advanced training courses on the calendar. These are not just any classes. Board Certified Entomologists and experienced professionals share their insights and knowledge in the most personalized training you can find anywhere in the state of Texas. You will definitely want to add these classes to your calendar.
Ants! Ants! Ants! Register Now!
On July 30 we are offering advanced training in ant identification for pest management professionals. Topics to be covered include an introduction to ant biology, taxonomy and morphology, how to monitor ants, and general principles of fire ant and other ant control.
We will make extensive use of microscopes to learn to recognize the key aspects of ant structure and develop the ability to identify ants to the genus level with a microscope. Students will collect ants from the field and identify their catch.
Details. Cost $60 in advance and $80 after July 26. Lunch is provided. Depending on availability, registration will remain open until the day of the class; however, class size limited to 15. No refunds after July 26. Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Building E Classroom. 8 am to 3:30 pm. Instructors: Drs. Mike Merchant and Robert Puckett. (CEUs: 6.5 hours verified training in Pest Category, 1 CEU Pest, 1 CEU IPM). Register now at Conference Services Website
Getting the Bugs Out – Register now!
On September 25, long-time bed bug specialist for ABC Home and Commercial Services, Alan Brown, will be providing his insights into best practices for bed bug control. In addition to classroom training on the finer points of the “modern bed bug,” the class will get hands on experience with inspecting, treating and developing practical and effective follow-up plans for your customers. Register now at Conference Services Website
Details. SAVE THE DATE. More details coming soon.
Spring class schedule includes mosquitoes and general pests
Instructors, like Scott Sawlis of the Dallas County Health Department, bring years of experience to the classroom.
Spring is a great time to learn! With that as inspiration, we want you to know about two new IPM House courses scheduled for May and June.
First, mark your calendars for May 28. On this day we’ll be offering Introduction to Mosquito Control for PMPs –a great class if you are a technician or owner considering adding mosquito control to your list of services. The class on May 28 is an introduction to mosquito management–perfect for owners, managers or technicians.
The course provides essential information for any pest management professional engaged in providing mosquito control services. Topics include an introduction to mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit; the role and tools of surveillance; how to conduct a backyard mosquito inspection, mosquito control methods and equipment. In addition, we will use microscopes to look at different mosquito life stages and species. Instructors include Extension medical entomologist Dr. Sonja Swiger, and Target Specialty Product‘s Vector Control specialist, Patrick Sutton.
In IPM House classes, students learn practical use and maintenance of equipment for mosquito and pest control.
On Friday, June 28 we will be offering General Household Pest Training. This class provides necessary Pest Category training for new apprentices and introduction to general pest control for new technicians. Topics to be covered will include introduction to entomology and general orders of insects; general insect pests; mosquitoes; rodents and other animal pests. In addition, we will cover an introduction to IPM and pesticides, and equipment used in pest control. Hands-on activities include use of various sprayers and dusters, bait applications and situational problem solving.
All classes at IPM House provide a combination of hands-on demonstrations and classroom instruction. Lunch will be provided. Both classes have a $50 early registration fee ($75 late registration). Class size is limited, so register soon. Details and registration for both classes can be found at the https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu website (search for “mosquito” or “household pest”). Or click on the following links.
Intro to termite control April 4
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.
Rodent Academy sign up
Personal attention is one of the benefits of Rodent Academy and other IPM Experience House classes. Here Dr. Corrigan advises during a rodent problem-solving session.
Registration for our Fall Rodent Academy is now open. One of our most popular courses, this class is based on the popular New York City Rodent Academy. The 3-day course will be held at the Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Dallas on December 11-13. Special guest trainer for the training is nationally recognized “rodentologist”, Dr. Bobby Corrigan. Bobby will lead the class through a highly focused, science-based approach to managing rodent populations through IPM.
Goals for the course include improved management of rodent populations through better understanding of the biology, behavior, and habitat of rodents; helping students better understand factors that contribute to rodent infestations; and training students to develop better site-specific problem solving skills and more effective communication with customers.
This year’s class is sponsored by Target Specialty Products.
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for pest management professionals, municipalities, universities, public schools, and food safety personnel involved in rodent control programs. This is an advanced course, so students should ideally have a basic understanding of rodent control principles. The Academy is not designed, or appropriate, for new-hire training. We suggest that supervisors, managers, and owners attend the class with the intent to be better prepared to teach their own employees.
Curriculum
The course will include both in-class and field training components. Instructors include Dr. Bobby Corrigan, Janet Hurley (AgriLife Extension), Sylvia Kenmuir (Target Specialty Products) and Emory Matts (Rentokil). Classroom topics include:
- Health significance of rodents
- Rodents and allergens
- Biology and behavior of rodents
- Overview of Integrated Pest Management
- Pesticide labels and federal regulations
- Exterior bait boxes – what, where, how?
- Alternative tools & techniques for rat control
- Mouse IPM in apartment/private homes
- Rodent control
Hands-on, field training will involve small group interaction at real field sites. Topics addressed by the group will include:
- Evaluating the account: what to look for
- Proper placement of bait stations and snap traps
- Rodent exclusion techniques
- Site-specific best management practices
Tuition
Tuition for the 3-day class is $300, which includes cost of a class notebook, other handouts, snacks and lunches. Registration and a detailed class agenda is available here.
Course Requirements
Students should plan to attend all days of the class. To receive a certificate of Rodent Academy Completion, each student will be expected to:
- Participate in all class activities
- Complete two homework assignments
- Participate in a field trip that involves team work and team analysis
Note that class size is limited to 30, but we will keep a waiting list. Any companies who miss getting into this class will remain on the waiting list for inclusion in subsequent Academies.