Florida Mosquito Control...

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Florida Mosquito Control Association’s 2013 Dodd Short Courses

January 28 - February 1, 2013

Ocala Hilton

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ImportantNotesandDeadlines!!

Earlyregistrationdeadline:January7,2013Lateregistrationfees($10.00percourse)apply beginningJanuary8,2013NOrefundswillbemadeafterJanuary25,2013Refunds requested prior to January 25, 2013 willbeintheformofacheck regardlessofthe originalmethodofpaymentPaymentsshouldbesenttoourNEWaddress: FMCADoddShortCourses 11625LandingPlace NorthPalmBeach,FL33408The roomblock cutoffdate at theOcalaHilton isbeforeJanuary6,2013Forthehoteltorecognizeyourtaxexemptstatus, youmustbringorfaxyouragency’stax‐exempt certi icate. Having the number written down willnotbeaccepted

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GeneralInformation

Registrationforcoursesishandledon‐lineonlyathttp://Dodd.FloridaMosquito.orgREGISTRATION: Registration for courses canonlybemadeon‐line.http://Dodd.FloridaMosquito.orgChecks,creditcardsorpurchaseordernumbersonly,please.Telephoneregis‐trationswillnotbeaccepted.Unpaidreservationswillnotbeheld beyond January14,2013,if there is awaiting list forthe course. Address questions regarding registration toDebraSmith,FMCAExecutiveDirector, phone: 1‐855‐OUR‐FMCA.E‐mail:executivedirector@ loridamosquito.orgDEADLINEFORREGISTRATIONS:Courseswillbe illedonairst‐come, irst‐servedbasis. Notethatsomecourseshavelimitsonthenumberofstudentsfromasingleagency(seeindividual course listings). Course limits will be strictly ad‐heredto.YouWILLreceivearegistrationcon irmation.Earlyregistrationdeadline: January7,2013. LateregistrationfeesapplybeginningJanuary8,2013.TUITIONPAYMENT:PleasemakechecksandPOspayabletoFloridaMosquitoControlAssociationandsendtoFMCADoddShortCourses,11625LandingPlace,NorthPalmBeach,FL33408. NorefundswillbemadeafterJanuary25,2013.YoumaysendinonecheckorPOtocovermorethanoneper‐sonas longas thenamesof thepersons coveredby thepay‐mentareidenti iedonthecheckorPO.HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT: Courses will beheld at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL,34474,phone:352‐854‐1400.TheOcalaHiltonislocatedonI‐75atexit#350. TheFMCAhasreservedablockofroomsat$118pernight,SorD,ifreservationsaremadebeforeJanu‐ary6,2013. Youmustbringorfaxyouragency’stax‐exemptcerti icate (having the number written downwill not be ac‐cepted).

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GlennonDavidDodd,1948‐1991

GlennDoddwas,for10ofthe15yearsthathewasinmosquitocontrol,theAssistantDirectorofIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict, inVeroBeach,Florida. Tothosewhoknewhimwell,

and for those who did not knowhim, he was much more than anassistant director. He was thespiritualleaderformosquitocon‐trol in themosquito control pro‐fession.Hewasthe irsttorecog‐nizethatmosquitocontrolhadtoget into the employee trainingbusiness. Glenn was the forcethatgotitstarted.Hecalleduponhis substantial intellect, his col‐leagues, especially Jim RobinsonofPascoCountyMosquitoControlDistrict and Bill Opp, then with

HRS/DACSandnowretiredfromLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict,hisotherfriends,andhisfuturefriendstoorganizeandpresentseveral“courses”inVeroBeachduringthefallof1984.The six courses taught that year were more appropriatelycalledgroupdiscussionsandtheywereaboutavarietyoftop‐ics of interest tomosquito control such as surveillance, larvi‐cides, adulticides, applicationequipmentandcomputers. Theparticipants were principally the directors and biologists ofFloridaprogramswhosataroundinasemicircleinvariouslo‐cationsand“talkedaboutthings.”What started as a simple idea has blossomed into one of thelargestand,arguably,thebestsetsoftrainingcoursesformos‐quitocontrolintheworldtoday.Thisyearover25coursesareoffered, from a half‐day to several days in length. Each year,thoseofusontheDoddShortCourseCommitteeaskourselvesifGlennwouldbepleasedwithwhatwearedoinginhisname.

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WethinkGlennwouldbeproudofthisyear’sofferings.Nam‐ingthecoursesforGlenn,afterhissuddenandtragicdeathin1991,wasnotsimplyagestureof thanksandrecognitionofGlenn’scontributions.HisnamebecameaconstantremindertousofthehighidealsthatGlennpersoni ied. Wehopeyouindthatthe2013DoddShortCoursesdescribedinthisbro‐churemeetyourtrainingneedsandexpectations.TheDoddShortCourseCommitteealwaysislookingforideasfor new courses and for enthusiastic and hard‐workingcourse coordinators and instructors to participate. If youhavean ideaorwant tobecomemore involved in theDoddShortCourses,pleasecontactanyofthefollowingCommitteemembers:

Dr.RoxanneConnelly,Co‐Chair‐crr@u l.edu

SueBartlett,Co‐Chair‐skbartle@co.pinellas. l.us

FloJones,Co‐Chair‐ lojo2448@yahoo.com

JaniceBroda‐janice.broda@irmosquito2.org

Dr.GaryClark‐gary.clark@ars.usda.gov

Dr.JonathanDay‐jfda@u l.edu

KimFeagley‐kfeagley@pascomosquito.org

SteveHarrison‐steven.harrison@freshfrom lorida.com

MorelJules‐morel.jules@irmosquito2.org

ChrisLesser‐christopher.lesser@manateemosquito.com

AaronLloyd‐alloyd@pascomosquito.org

EdNorthey‐enorthey@co.volusia. l.us

Dr.JackPetersen‐drjack3@hotmail.com

GreggRoss‐gkross@u l.edu

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CEUInformationContinuingEducationUnits (CEUs)havebeenawarded toeachcoursethroughtheFloridaDepartmentofAgriculture. YoucanindouthowmanyCEUswillbegivenforeachclassbylookingonthecoursedescriptionpageinthisprogram,orbylookingattheCEUformthatyouwillreceiveattheendofeachclass.MostoftheCEUshavebeenawardedinthePublicHealthPestControlcategory.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthecategoryornum‐ber of CEUsplease callDACS at (850) 617‐7929. Remember ‐youareresponsiblefortrackingyourownCEUs.Class rosters will be available to all instructors who will takeroll. Theserosterswillbeturnedintotheregistrationdeskastheformalrecordoftheclassattendance.Studentswillbegivena“RecordofAttendanceforContinuingEducationUnits”formbytheir instructor at the end of the class for them to ill out andsendintoDACSattheappropriatetime.Aformwillbegiventoeverystudentforeachclassthattheyat‐tend.TheformsshouldbecompletedbythestudentandturnedintoDACS(BureauofEntomology&PestControl)attheappro‐priate time ‐donotgive theCEU forms toFMCA. Studentsmuststayuntiltheendoftheclasstoreceivetheform.Ifyoudonotreceivethisformattheendofyourclassitwillnotbeavaila‐bletoyouatanyothertime.

Full credit for a classwill be awardedonlyiftheclasshasbeenattendedinit’sentirety.Ifyouleavetheclassearly,youwill not get credit for the class. Youmust attend the class in its entirety inordertoreceiveCEUsfortheclass.

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Forallcourses:

AMtimeperiod

8:00‐9:30 CLASS 9:30‐10:00 BREAK 10:00‐11:30 CLASS

LUNCH 11:30‐1:30

PMtimeperiod

1:30‐3:00 CLASS 3:00‐3:30 BREAK 3:30‐5:00 CLASS

Theblacked‐incalendarslotsarethedaysandtimeperiodsthecourseswillbetaught.

Intheexampleprovidedbelow,theclasswouldmeetTuesday1:30‐5:00,alldayWednesday,and

from8:00‐11:30onThursday.

EXAMPLE:

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 16

Cost $295.00

Contact KatieHeggemeierLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict

heggemeier@lcmcd.org239‐694‐2174AndreaLeal

FloridaKeysMosquitoControlDistrictaleal@keysmosquito.org

ClassLimit 80

CourseAIntroductiontoMosquitoControl

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Newemployeesofallclassi ications.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:Anunderstandingfromthestu‐dent’s supervisor thateachstudentbothneedsanddesirestotakethisclass.COURSEDESCRIPTION: AgeneralintroductiontomosquitocontrolasperformedinFlorida.Awidevarietyoftopicswillbediscussed, includingmosquitobiology, identi ication,con‐troltechniques,surveillancetechniques,classi icationofpes‐ticidesandpesticidesafety.ThisclassisnotrequiredtotaketheCoreandPHPCcerti icationexaminations.StudentswillreceivetheFloridaMosquitoControlHandbookandtheCoreandPHPCcerti icationmanuals.

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CourseB

AdvancedMosquitoControlINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thisclasswillassiststudentsinpre‐paringfortheAdvancedMosquitoControlexam.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: Technicians with at least 2yearsexperience.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This classwill consist of hands‐onidenti ication,calibration, ieldtechniques,andsourcereduc‐tion, habitat identi ication, and species association, how toprepare for inspections, how often to calibrate equipment,whyitisimportanttoknowmosquitohabitat,andvectorspe‐cies vs. pest species. Florida laws and administrative codeswillbecovered.StudentswillbegivenanotebookcontainingcopiesofChapter388FSand5E‐13, informationoncalibra‐tion,habitats,sourcereduction,andidenti ication.

PublicHealthCEUs 16

Cost $295.00

Contact FloJonesConsultant

lojo2448@yahoo.comDr.RoxanneConnellyFMEL,crr@u l.edu772‐778‐7200

ClassLimit 30

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

10 

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $80.00

Contact SteveSmithFloridaKeysMosquitoControl

305‐292‐7199keysgay@aol.comJaniceBroda

IndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict772‐562‐2393

janice.broda@irmosquito2.org

ClassLimit N/A

CourseCCommissioners’Caucus

INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Mosquito control commissioners ortrustees.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This course will present topics ofinterest to mosquito control commissioners. These topicsmayinclude,butwillnotbelimitedto,commissionerrespon‐sibilities, personnel issues including compensation and per‐formance evaluations, reporting requirements, audits, boardmeeting organization and conduct, arbovirus updates, andother issues. Commissionersareencouragedtosuggest top‐ics and speakers to the commissioner contacts listed below.Therewillbeajointdiscussionwiththemosquitocontroldi‐rectorsintheafternoon. Lunchwillnotbeprovided,pleasecheckattheregistrationdeskforrecommendations.

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CourseD

Directors’CaucusINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Directors,assistantdirectors,admin‐istrators,andseniorstaff.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This coursewill be adiscussionofcurrentissuesthatareimpactingmosquitocontrolinFlorida.Thecoursewillcontinueonwiththelooseformatthatallowsa free interchangeof ideas. Pleasebringyourproblemsandquestions.Aninformationalsurveymaybesentouttoallreg‐istrantspriortothecourse.

PublicHealthCEUs

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Cost $80.00

Contact DougCarlsonor

JohnBeidlerIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict

772‐562‐2393doug.carlson@irmosquito2.org

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 12

Cost $195.00

Contact Dr.RoxanneConnellyUF/FMEL

772‐778‐7200,crr@u l.eduJasonStuck

PinellasCountyMosquitoControl727‐464‐7503,jstuck@co.pinellas. l.us

ClassLimit 20

CourseEIdenti icationoftheAdultMosquitoesof

FloridaINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thosewhosemainjobresponsibilityitistoidentifyadultmosquitoes,thosewhoperformsurveillancework,orthosewhosejobwillbeenhancedbytheknowledgeofbeingabletoidentifyadultmosquitoes.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: None, although some basicknowledge of mosquito identi ication would be helpful. Stu‐dentsmustbringamicroscopeandlightsource,preferablytheonethatwillbeusedbythemattheirdistricttoperformidenti‐icationwork.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This course reviews themorphologyoftheadultmosquito,therecognitionofthegenerawhichoccurin Florida and the identi ication of selectedmosquito species,usingthekeysinthe“KeystotheAdultFemalesandFourthIn‐starLarvaeoftheMosquitoesofFlorida”byDarsieandMorris.

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CourseFIdenti icationoftheLarvalMosquitoesof

FloridaINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thosewhosemainjobresponsibilityitistoidentifylarvalmosquitoes,thosewhoperformsurveil‐lance work, or those whose job will be enhanced by theknowledgeofbeingabletoidentifylarvalmosquitoes.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: None, although some basicknowledgeofmosquito identi icationwouldbehelpful. Stu‐dentsmust bring amicroscope and light source, preferablytheonethatwillbeusedbythemattheirdistricttoperformidenti icationwork.COURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursereviewsthemorpholo‐gyofthelarvalmosquito,therecognitionofthegenerawhichoccur in Florida and the identi ication of Florida’smost im‐portantmosquitospecies,using thekeys in the “Keys to theAdultFemalesandFourthInstarLarvaeoftheMosquitoesofFlorida”byDarsieandMorris.

PublicHealthCEUs 9

Cost $125.00

Contact WadeBrennanSarasotaMosquitoManagementServices

941‐650‐2662wbrennan@scgov.net

ClassLimit 20

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $80.00

Contact CarltonLaynelayn1111@bellsouth.net

ClassLimit N/A

CourseGInterpretingPesticideLabels‐EPA

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:CarltonLayne,formerUSEPADis‐trictIV(Atlanta)representative,willpresentthiscourse.Topicstobediscussedincludewhatlabelstatementsreallymeanandhowtointerpretthemforusingmosquitocontrolproducts.Therewillbetimeforquestionsandanswersattheendoftheclass.ThisclasswillcombinewiththeIntroductiontoMosquitoControlonTuesdaymorning.

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CourseHNewTechnologiesinMosquitoControl

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Anyoneinterestedinlearningaboutnewtechnologiesusedinthemosquitocontrolindustry.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:Studentmustbeassociatedwithanactivemosquitocontrolprogram.COURSEDESCRIPTION:ThenewtechnologiesformosquitocontrolforumwillofferanopportunityformanufacturersanddistributorsofmosquitocontrolproductsandequipmentandFloridaMosquitoControlDistrictstodiscussthemostcurrentandnewadvancesinmosquitocontroltechnology.

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50.00

Contact Dr.JeffStiversCollierMosquitoControlDistrict

239‐436‐1005jeff@cmcd.org

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50.00

Contact JimBurgessLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict

239‐694‐2174burgess@lcmcd.org

ClassLimit 35

CourseIArbovirusA‐Z

INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Anyone running or thinking aboutrunninganarbovirussurveillanceprogram.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: Some working knowledge ofmosquito‐bornediseases.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This class will show the student,step‐by‐step, how to set up, run, andmaintain an arbovirussurveillanceprogram.Theclasswillcoverthedo’sanddon'tsfordaily,weekly,andmonthlyactivities. Therewillbecom‐pletecoverageof theFDOHArbovirusmanual. This isarbo‐virussurveillanceinplaintalk‐withoutthemystery.

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CourseJDACSBudgetProcessWorkshop

INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Personnel from any state approvedmosquitocontrolprogram.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:None,butknowledgeofthevari‐ousreportingformswouldbehelpful.COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instructions will be provided forcompleting the mandatory state reports and a review of thegoverning statutes and administrative codes for all state ap‐proved mosquito control programs will be provided. Therewillbe time foraQ&Aperiod. Topics include: UniformAc‐countingSystem,Audits,andAccounting101(Dept.ofFinancialServices), Records Retentionwith regard to Chapter 388, F.S.reporting (Dept. of State), Inventory Regulation Mandates(Dept.ManagementSvcs),FIFRA(USEPAandDept.ofAgricul‐tureandConsumerSvcs),Also,aquestionandanswersessionisprovidedandaddressesissuesthatareuniquetospecialdis‐tricts,msbus,privatevs.public,andmore.

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50.00

Contact StaceyReeseFloridaDepartmentofAgriculture&

ConsumerServices850‐617‐7988

Stacey.Reese@freshfrom lorida.com

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

11:45 - 1:15

PublicHealthCEUs 1

Cost $35.00

Contact GaryG.Clark,Ph.D.CMAVE,ARS352‐374‐5910

gary.clark@ars.usda.gov

ClassLimit N/A

CourseK‐1JimRobinsonSeries:FoodforThought

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This is a continuation of the noonlectureseries.Lunchisservedat11:45andthelecturebeginsat12:15.

Speaker:Dr.DanaFocks

“ConclusionsofAMulti‐YearDengueControlProject‐Java”

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CourseK‐2JimRobinsonSeries:FoodforThought

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This is a continuation of the noonlectureseries.Lunchisservedat11:45andthelecturebeginsat12:15.

Speaker:Dr.BernardOkech

“MolecularStudiesonAnti‐malarialDrugResistance

inHaiti”

PublicHealthCEUs 1

Cost $35.00

Contact GaryG.Clark,Ph.D.CMAVE,ARS352‐374‐5910

gary.clark@ars.usda.gov

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

11:45 - 1:15

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PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $60.00

Contact Dr.JonathanDayUF/FMEL

772‐778‐7200jfda@u l.edu

ClassLimit 30

CourseL‐1AdvancedMedicalEntomologyD

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Completionof “Introduction toMosquitoControl.”COURSEDESCRIPTION:Studentswillreviewanddiscussthelife cycles of four important vector‐borne diseases includingcutaneous leishmaniasis, ilariasis, scabies, and St. Louis en‐cephalitis virus. Each disease cycle will be presented in aPowerPoint formatwith accompanying handouts and an in‐depthclassdiscussionofeachstageofthecycle.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CourseL‐2AdvancedMedicalEntomologyE

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Completionof “Introduction toMosquitoControl.”COURSEDESCRIPTION: Students will review and discussthelifecyclesoffourimportantvector‐bornediseasesinclud‐ing heartworm, La Crosse virus, visceral leishmaniasis, andWest Nile virus. Each disease cycle will be presented in aPowerPoint formatwith accompanying handouts and an in‐depthclassdiscussionofeachstageofthecycle.

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $60.00

Contact Dr.JonathanDayUF/FMEL

772‐778‐7200jfda@u l.edu

ClassLimit 30

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CoreCEUs 3

Cost $130.00

Contact ChrisPappasCropProductionServices

863‐837‐8937papnole@aol.com

ClassLimit N/A

CourseMOSHARegulationsforEmployees

&SupervisorsINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thecoursewillprovidethestudentwith up‐to‐date compliance information for local, state, andfederalregulations. ThecoursealsowillcoverOSHAregula‐tionsthatdealwithworkersafety,especiallytoprotectwork‐ers from pesticide hazards. Topics to be discussed includecontainers,labeling,placardingofvehicles,andspillresponse.EPA requirements from the Resource Conservation and Re‐coveryAct(RCRA)andFIFRA,asamendedbytheFederalEn‐vironmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA) also will be dis‐cussed. Therewill be time for a short question and answersessionattheend.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CourseNChemicalSpillResponseTraining

8hourHazardousMaterialsOperationsLevel(LevelII)8hourAnnualRefresherTrainingforLevelIIIstudents

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Governmentemployeesand irstresponders.Notetoallgovernmentemployees: Federallawnowrequiresannualemer‐gencyresponsetrainingforallemployeesthatmayrespondtoachemi‐calspill,regardless ifemployedby theprivatesectoror localgovern‐ment.Forthetrainingtoqualifyitmustreviewspeci ictopicsasspeci‐iedbyOSHAandEPA.Thiscourseful illsthoserequirements.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This class meets the requirements underbothOSHAandEPA for responding to a chemical release. This is acerti ication class, and all students completing Topics covered: Re‐view of OSHA, EPA, and DOT rules governing spills; Hazard assess‐ment; Spill reporting requirements; Personal Protective Equipment;Toxicology/Chemical hazards; Spill containment procedures/materials; Decontamination; Waste disposal; Review of recent inci‐dents.Allstudentscompletingthecoursewillreceivedocumentationindicatingtheyarequali iedtorespondtoachemicalrelease.

CEUs 4forCore+4inONEofthefollowing:Aerial,Aquatics,Forestry,Ornamental&Turf,Pri‐vateApplicator,PublicHealth,RightofWay.

Cost $210.00

Contact ChrisPappasCropProductionServices

863‐837‐8937papnole@aol.com

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

24 

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $45

Contact JeffStiversCollierMosquitoControlDistrict

239‐436‐1000jeff@cmcd.org

ClassLimit 30

CourseORoundupforMechanics

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Mechanicsandfabricators‐thepeo‐plewhokeeptheequipmentupandrunning,modifythingstomeet different needs, and design and build nifty things thatmakelifeeasierattheDistrict.Thisincludesaerialaswellasgroundequipment.COURSEDESCRIPTION:Theclasswillbeashowandtellpro‐gram,givingeveryoneachancetoseewhatothersaredoingintheirshops.Itwillalsobeaforumforpeopletoaskforadviceonhowtodesign,buildormodifyequipment.Anyonewhoisproud of something they have worked on should bring theitem to class (OK,we don't need anyone's ULV truck driveninto the classroom, we'll check that out in the parking lot),makeaPowerPointpresentationonyourwork,bringphotosormakeupparts lists todistribute to the class. If youwantadvice on how to build or modify something, then bring arough schematic or list of what you want to accomplish toshowtothegroup.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

25 

CoursePDomesticInspections

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursewillcoverthebasicsofdomestic mosquito inspections including Best ManagementPractices (BMPs) for the inspection, storm water require‐ments,practicaldomesticinspectiontechniques,pestvs.dis‐easemosquito inspections, and a practical domestic inspec‐tion exercise. Class discussion and participation regardingworkexperienceisencouraged.Q&Asessionwillfollowtheexercise.

PublicHealthCEUs 9

Cost $125

Contact SueBartlettPinellasCountyMosquitoControl

skbartle@co.pinellas. l.us

ClassLimit 35

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

26 

PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact DanKline,USDAdan.kline@ars.usda.gov

ChrisLesserManateeCountyMosquito

ControlDistrictchristopher.lesser@manateemosquito.com

ClassLimit 30

CourseQAsianTigerMosquito:BiologyandControlINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursewillcoverthebiology,surveillanceand control strategiesof this invasive containermosquito species. The basic biology, ecology, life cycle, itshistory as an invasive species, history as a vector of diseasepathogensandbitingbehaviorwillbecoveredinthemorning.Surveillancemethodsforbothimmatureandadultstageswillbe covered in the irst afternoonsession. Various strategiesthat have been used in an attempt to control this nuisancepestwillbepresentedinthesecondafternoonsession.Partic‐ipantswillbeencouraged to share theirexperiencesdealingwiththisspecies.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

27 

CourseR

CommunityOutreach101INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:EntomologyOutreach101Do you get requests to present at clubs, civic organizations,festivals,andschools?Areyouexcitedaboutteachingothersabout insects, habitats, and management strategies, butwould like to have some tips on how to connect withyouth?Ifso,joinusforthissession.We'lltakealookatsomeentomological terms and how they can be de ined for audi‐ences of all ages. We'll also review projects available to4Hers,scouts,andFFAmembers,soyoucanmentorstudentswiththeirprojects.Wewilladdresssomepresentationskillsuseful for both formal classroom settings (visual aids andtechnology) and informal outdoor settings (including crowdcontrol).Youwillhaveachancetoshareyourownyouthpro‐jectsuccessstorieswiththegroup.

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50

Contact RebeccaBaldwinbaldwinr@u l.edu

ClassLimit 35

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

28 

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50

Contact MarkLathamManateeCountyMosquito

ControlDistrict941‐722‐3720

manateemcd@aol.com

ClassLimit N/A

CourseS‐1DropletSizeandMosquitoControl‐

Part1:TheBasicsINTENDEDAUDIENCE:AllSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This coursewill serve as an intro‐ductiontotheimportanceofdropletsizeinmosquitocontrol.While the majority of the subject matter will be geared to‐wardsground(truck)adulticiding,comparisonswillbemadewith thedifferentdropletsizesutilized inaerialadulticidingandaerial/groundlarviciding. By the end of this session (Part 1) students will have a good under-standing of droplet statistics, basic measurement techniques, con-ducting a waved/spinning slide droplet analysis and complying with current label requirements.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

29 

CourseS‐2DropletSizeandMosquitoControl‐

Part2:AdvancedIssuesINTENDEDAUDIENCE:AllSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Prior experiencewith dropletwork,includingastrongunderstandingofdropletsanddrop‐letdynamicsCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thispartofthecoursewillconcen‐tratemoreondropletsizeissuesassociatedwithaerialadulti‐cidingandcoversomemoreadvancedsubjectsincluding:1) Biases and correction factors to be considered in our ieldmeasuringtechniques2)AerialSpraySystemsanddropletsizecapabilities3)Meteorology,aircraftvorticesanddropletmovement4)Theoreticalspraydispersionmodeling5)Operational/SprayTrialdropletmeasurement considerations

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50

Contact MarkLathamManateeCountyMosquito

ControlDistrict941‐722‐3720

manateemcd@aol.com

ClassLimit N/A

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

`

AM

PM

30 

PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact JudyAvrilIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict

772‐562‐2393judy.avril@irmosquito2.org

RhondaStevensPascoCountyMosquitoControlDistrict

727‐376‐4568rstevens@pascomosquito.org

ClassLimit N/A

CourseTMosquitoControlProgramAdministration

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Commissioners, Directors, inancialmanagers,of iceadministrativestaff,andpersonnelinvolvedwithadministrativeresponsibilities.

STUDENTPREREQUISITES:None

COURSEDESCRIPTION:Thiscourseisintendedtobeadiscus‐sion of currentmosquito control program administrative is‐suesand inancialtopics(e.g.,TRIMreporting,FEMAfunding,obtaining CEUs from local classes, state inancial reports,budgets,bidding,chemicalreports,auditingissues,personnel‐related paperwork, and answering mosquito‐related ques‐tionsfromthepublic,etc.).Thecoursewillbeanopendiscus‐sionformatandinadditionmayhaveguestspeakers. Asur‐veyofdiscussion topicswillbe solicitedprior to the course.Participants are encouraged to bring additional topics andquestionsforgroupdiscussion.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CourseUArcGISforMosquitoControl

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:MosquitoControlandPublicHealthperson‐nelinterestedinthebasicapplicationofESRIArcGISsoftwareintheautomation, analysis, andvisualizationofmosquito control speci icdatasets.

STUDENTPREREQUISITES: FamiliaritywithESRIArcGIS software(ArcGIS8.0orgreater)

COURSEDESCRIPTION:AnelementarycourseontheuseoftheESRI,ArcGISDesktopforthosewhoareinterestedinArcGIStoassistintheautomation,analysis,andvisualizationofmosqui‐tocontrolspeci icdatasetssuchasmosquitotrapcounts,land‐ingratecounts,larvalcounts,rainfallmeasurements,andsen‐tinel chicken seroconversions. Datasets will be investigatedusing conceptsandprocedures suchasAnalysisTools,ModelBuilder,PythonScripting,ArcToolbox, SpatialAnalysis,Tem‐poralDatasets,DataConversion, andGeodatabases. A laptopwith ArcGIS 8/9/10 software is encouraged, but is NOT re‐quired. The instructor will have example mosquito controlspeci ic datasets available and students are encouraged tobringtheirownmosquitocontrolspeci icdatasetsforanalysisandquestions.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

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AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact GreggRossUF/FMEL,772‐778‐7200

gkross@u l.edu

ClassLimit N/A

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PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact EricJackson239‐297‐9938

ericej@leeschools.net

ClassLimit 20

CourseVBestPracticesinOutreachEducation

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Anyoneinterestedinimprovingtheiragency’seducationaloutreachprogram.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: The course will provide a founda‐tion for improvingmosquitocontrolrelatededucationalout‐reach programs that promote science, health, and environ‐mentaleducation.Fundamentalsofgoodteachingwillbeex‐plored along with samples of lessons, labs, ield trips,handouts, videos, and activities. Eachparticipant is asked tobringexamplesof innovativeeducationalactivitiesorstrate‐giestosharewiththegroup.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CourseWAfricanizedHoneyBees:PublicHealthPestControl

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thisworkshopcoversthebehavior,biology, and public health threat posed by the AfricanizedHoney Bee (Apismelliferascutellata) and its hybrids. Detec‐tion,monitoring,andcontroltechniqueswillbediscussedanddemonstrated.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

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AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $50

Contact WilliamKernUF/Ft.LauderdaleREC

954‐577‐6329whk@u l.edu

ClassLimit 30

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PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact NeilWilkinson239‐590‐7255

nwilkins@fgcu.eduBrianMurphy239‐634‐9162

brianmu@leeschools.net

ClassLimit N/A

CourseYOverviewoftheFieldofMosquitoControl

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thisworkshopisintendedforpeoplenew to mosquito control including of ice personnel, electedof icials,andothersinterestedinlearningthebasicsrelatedtothe ield. It is not intended to prepare participants for statecerti ications.COURSEDESCRIPTION:Ageneraloverviewofmanyaspectsofthe ieldofmosquitocontrol.Attendeeswilllearnthebasicsonmosquitobiologyandecology,theeffectsmosquitoeshaveonhumanhealthanddevelopment,howappliedresearchaf‐fectscontrolefforts,thehistoryofmosquitocontrolinFlorida,and current issues facing the industry. Workshop activitieswillencourageinquirybasedinvolvementasattendeespartic‐ipate in lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and multi‐mediapresentations.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

AM

PM

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CourseZLarvicideCaucus

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Open

COURSEDESCRIPTION:Thiscoursewilladdressthenecessaryutilization of larvicide chemicals within an effective IntegratedPestManagement(IPM)programforcontrolofmosquitopopula‐tions.Thiscoursewillcover thehistoryof larvicideuse inmos‐quito control, available larvicide chemistries, application meth‐ods,chemicalselection,modesofaction,resistancemanagement,andef icacyevaluations.Students in this coursewillbeencour‐agedtoparticipateinactivedialogsandconversation.Attheendof this course, studentswill have a better understanding of theroleofeffectivelyappliedlarvicideswithinanIPMprogram.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

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AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 6

Cost $90

Contact MorelJulesIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict

morel.jules@irmosquito2.orgChrisLesser

ManateeCountyMosquitoControlDistrictChristopher.Lesser

@manateemosquito.comEdNorthey

VolusiaCountyMosquitoControlDistrictenorthey@co.volusia. l.us

ClassLimit 40

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CourseAAWagingWarontheInsectPest:ABriefHistoryoftheAmericanAnti‐Mosquito

MovementINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Atthebeginningofthetwentiethcentury,ahandfulofprogressivereformerscalledforlaunch‐ingananti‐mosquitocrusadeinNewJersey,Florida,andCali‐fornia.Twentyyearslaterorganizedmosquitocontrolhadbe‐comeareality.This1/2dayseminarwilltracetheorigins,de‐velopment,andcharacteroftheanti‐mosquitomovement.EmphasiswillbegiventothepioneeringworkinFloridainwagingwarontheinsectpest.

MONJan28

TUESJan29

WEDJan30

THURJan31

FRIFeb1

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AM

PM

PublicHealthCEUs 3

Cost $60

Contact GordonPattersonFloridaInstituteofTechnology

patterso@ it.edu

ClassLimit N/A

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CourseXCerti icationExamReviews&Exams

INTENDEDAUDIENCE:ThosewishingtoreviewandtaketheCoreandPublicHealthPestControlapplicator’scerti icationexaminations.COURSEDESCRIPTION:X1:ReviewfortheCoreexam(Wednesdaynight) X2:ReviewforthePublicHealthexam(Thursdaynight) X3:Coreexam X4:PublicHealthexam X5:AquaticPlantControlexam X6:Aerialexam X7:Directors’exam X8:AdvancedMosquitoControlCerti icationDATES&TIMES: X1:Wednesday,January30,7:00pm‐9:00pmX2:Thursday,January31,7:00pm‐9:00pm X3‐X8:Friday,February1,8:00am‐12:00pmCOST:None.

FORADDITIONALINFORMATION:ForX1review:ContactKatieHeggemeier,LeeCountyMos‐quitoControlDistrict,heggemeier@lcmcd.orgForX2review:ContactAaronLloyd,PascoCountyMosquitoControl,alloyd@pascomosquito,orgorEdNorthey,VolusiaCountyMosquitoControlenorthey@volusia.orgForExamsX3‐X7:ContactDr.PeterJiangatFloridaDepart‐mentofAgricultureandConsumerServices(DACS),BureauofEntomology&PestControl,Tallahassee,FL,(850)617‐7929(Of ice)Yongxing.Jiang@freshfrom lorida.comForExamX8:ContactDr.RoxanneConnellyatFloridaMedi‐calEntomologyLaboratory,UniversityofFlorida/IFAS,VeroBeach,FL,phone:772‐778‐7200,crr@u l.edu

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PublicationsAvailablefromthe

DoddStore

AERIALEXAMMANUAL:TheAerialApplicatorsTraining Manual(setof5books).$15.AQUATICPESTCONTROLMANUAL:byK.A.Langeland: Applicatortrainingmanualforaquaticpestcontrol.$15.AQUATICPLANTIDDECK:$10.COREEXAMMANUAL:ApplyingPesticidesCorrectly,AGuide forPrivateandCommercialApplicators.$20.FLORIDAMOSQUITOCONTROLHANDBOOK:Thisisa3” ringbindercontainingchaptersonallaspectsofmosquito controlinFlorida.$65.GRASSES,RUSHES&SEDGESIDDECK:$20.KEYSTOTHEMOSQUITOESOFFLORIDA:byDarsieand Morris.1998:Illustrateddichotomouskeystothe4thin starlarvaeandadultfemalemosquitoesfoundinFlorida. Revisededition$22.MOSQUITOESOFNORTHAMERICA,NORTHOFMEXICO: byDr.RichardF.Darsie.2005Edition.$75.MOSQUITOWARS:byDr.GordonPatterson.$55.COMMONMOSQUITOESIDDECK:$10.MOSQUITOCONTROLWHITEPAPER:TheWhitePaperisa freepublication,butpleaseindicateifyouwouldlikea copyontheregistrationform.

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2013DoddCourseList

IntroductiontoMosquitoControl…..Page8AdvancedMosquitoControl…..Page9Commissioner’sCaucus…..Page10

Director’sCaucus…..Page11Identi icationofAdultMosquitoesofFlorida…..Page12Identi icationofLarvalMosquitoesofFlorida…...Page13

InterpretingPesticideLabels‐EPA…..Page14

NewTechnologiesinMosquitoControl…..Page15ArbovirusA‐Z…..Page16

DACSBudgetProcessWorkshop…..Page17JimRobinsonLunchSeries…..Page18JimRobinsonLunchSeries….Page19

AdvancedMedicalEntomologyD…..Page20AdvancedMedicalEntomologyE…..Page21

OSHARegulationsforEmployees&Supervisors…..Page22ChemicalSpillResponseTrainingHazMatLevelII…..Page23ChemicalSpillResponseTrainingLevelIIIRefresher…..Page23

RoundupforMechanics…..Page24

DomesticInspections…..Page25AsianTigerMosquito:BiologyandControl…..Page26

CommunityOutreach101…..Page27DropletSize:Basic…..Page28

DropletSize:Advanced…..Page29

MosquitoControlProgramAdministration…..Page30ArcGISforMosquitoControl….Page31

BestPracticesinOutreachEducation…..Page32AfricanizedHoneyBees…..Page33

OverviewoftheFieldofMosquitoControl…..Page34LarvicideCaucus…..Page35

WagingWarontheInsectPest…..Page36ExamReviewsandExams…..Page37PublicationsforSale….Page38 

Dodd 2013

M Jan 28

T Jan 29

W Jan 30

T Jan 31

F Feb 1

A Intro to Mosquito Control AM PM

B Advanced Mosquito Control AM PM

C Commissioners’ Caucus AM PM

D Directors’ Caucus AM PM

E ID – Adult Mosquitoes of Florida AM PM

F ID – Larval Mosquitoes of Florida AM PM

G Interpreting Pesticide Labels-EPA AM PM

H New Technologies in MC AM PM

I Arbovirus A-Z AM PM

J DACS Budget Process Workshop AM PM

K1

Jim Robinson Series: Food for Thought: Conclusions of a Multi-Year Dengue Control Project - Java

11:45-1:15

K2

Jim Robinson Series: Food for Thought: Molecular Studies on Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Haiti

11:45-1:15

L1 Advanced Medical Entomology D AM PM

L2 Advanced Medical Entomology E AM PM

M OSHA Regulations for Supervisors AM PM

N Chemical Spill Response Training AM PM

O Round up for Mechanics AM PM

P Domestic Inspections AM PM

Q Asian Tiger - Biology/Control AM PM

R Community Outreach 101 AM PM

S1 Droplet Size & MC Basics Part I AM PM

S2 Droplet Size & MC Advanced Part II AM PM

T Mosquito Control Program Administrative AM PM

U ArcGIS for Mosquito Control AM PM

V Best Practices in Outreach Education AM PM

W Africanized Honey Bees: Public Health Pest Control AM PM

Y Overview of the Field of Mosquito Control AM PM

Z Larvicide Caucus AM PM

AA

Waging War on the Insect Pest: A Brief History of the American Anti-Mosquito Movement

AM PM

X1 Review for CORE EXAM 7:00 – 9:00 pm

X2 Review for PUBLIC HEALTH EXAM 7:00 – 9:00 pm

X3 Core Exam X4 Public Health Exam 8:00 am X5 Aquatic Plant Control Exam 8:00 am X6 Aerial Exam 8:00 am X7 Directors’ Exam 8:00 am X8 Advanced Mosquito Control Exam 8:00 am