Pesticide Recertification Credits (PRC) Requested

December 12th - 7 Idaho creditsDecember 13th - 4 Idaho credits

Utah, Washington, Oregon and Nevada PRC’s can also be earned by attending

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) CEU’s Available

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for Pre-Registration Savings!Seminars and Trade Show

Riverside Hotel 2900 W Chinden, Boise, ID.

December 12th & 13 th

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P.O. Box 8841, Boise, ID 83707208-681-4769 • www.idpma.org

Idaho Pest ExpoThursday, December 12, 2019

Ann Bates, IPMA CoordinatorTelephone: (208) 681-4769 | Fax: (208) 529-0832 | Email: abates@idpma.org

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7:00-8:30 am Registration

8:30 – 9:25 am A Bad Year for Ants. Looking ahead at Control Strategies for 2020. Matthew Bloom, BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions There are many factors why ants were bad this past season. Matthew will discuss different ants behavior, and how to use that knowledge to get the best control this next season.

9:25 – 10:20 am What goes into your tank should be what comes out. Your pesticide spray tank mix is an important aspect of successful applications. Jon Atkins, Simplot Partners Jon will discuss reasons why pesticides breakdown in spray tanks and what can be done to keep your tank mixes more active. He will also discuss the product labels, calibration, adjuvants, and do’s and don’ts when mixing for successful applications.

10:20 – 10:50 am Break with Exhibitors

10:50 – 11:45 am Nuisance and Occasional Invading Pests. Sanya Brandow-Kettler, Univar Environmental Sciences Each year, Urban Applicator companies receive calls regarding pests that are causing stress and unrest with customers. Sanya will go over these problem pests and the reasons for their sudden population increases. She will also offer control options.

11:45 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own

1:00 – 1:55 pm Using Drones to Combat Mosquitos and Noxious Weeds. David Herter, Bannock County Noxious Weed and Mosquito Abatement Drones are becoming more and more valuable in controlling pests. David will show how drones have become a useful tool in noxious weed and mosquito control.

1:55 – 2:50 pm Pollinators: What’s the Buzz About? Chelle Hartzer, Rollins, Inc. Being a Pest Control Professional includes being fundamentally sound and conscious of possible environmental risks and concerns that are here to stay. Chelle will discuss how applicators need to be stewards of pollinator protection.

2:50 – 3:15 pm Break with Exhibitors

3:15 – 4:10 pm The Urban/Agriculture Interface. Considerations and Mindsets for the Pesticide Applicator. Ronda Hirnyck, University of Idaho Extension Pesticide Program Coordinator. We have all had dilemmas with our pesticide applications and the public who may rely on the internet for fast information. As agricultural land becomes more urban in nature there are growing concerns and precautions that we need to keep in mind when using pesticides. Ronda will discuss how we need to be more knowledgeable and proactive than ever before regarding our products and services.

4:10 – 5:05 pm An Update on the new Federal Certification and Training Requirements for licensed applicators. Daniel Sandoval, Idaho State Department of Agriculture The time is nearing when EPA federal laws will go into effect for Certification and Training requirements for licensed applicators. Daniel will discuss key items that licensed applicators need to know to meet these EPA requirements.

Idaho Pest ExpoFriday, December 13, 2019

7:00-8:00 am Registration for One-Day Attendees

Breakout Sessions: Pest Control Session: OR: Turf and Ornamental Session:

8:00 – 8:55 am Being Proactive in Your Pest Control Business. Chelle Hartzer, Rollins, Inc. Being a Pest Control Professional is so much more than treating for pests. It is using experience, knowledge and science to develop the best long-term control strategies for your customers. Chelle will go over how being proactive can save you time, energy, and money.

9:00 – 9:55 am Pest Control Session: OR: Turf and Ornamental Session:

Identification and Control of Indian Meal Moth and other Pantry Pests. Sanya Brandow-Kettler, Univar Environmental Sciences Control options for Pantry Pests can be some- what limited since there is usually a correlation to a food or feed source. Sanya will discuss why pest identification, safety and sanitation are keys to getting the best possible control on these pests. 9:55 – 10:15 am Break with Exhibitors and after Return to Main Conference Room

10:15 – 11:10 am Rodent Control and the U.S. Market: What’s on the Regulatory Horizon. Jeremy Davis, BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions Rodent control has become a major topic with the possibility of new federal and state requirements looming. Jeremy will discuss what applicators need to know regarding labeling, laws, and how they can affect your control tactics.11:10 – 12:05 pm Water Quality and Pesticides: What We Are Finding, Dr. Curtis Cooper, Idaho State Department of Agriculture The State of Idaho conducts Ground Water and Surface Water sampling in many parts of the state for pesticides. It is important that applicators stay tuned-in on what is being found from results of this testing. Dr. Cooper will go over these results and their associated concerns.

12:05 pm Grand Prize Giveaway and Convention Wrap-up

12:15 pm IPMA Annual Membership Meeting - Everyone’s invited to come and learn what’s going on in the association!=

Shrub Bed Weed Control at its Best. Frank Santiago, Corteva Agriscience Product selection, timing, and properapplications are all keys to successful shrub bed weed control. Frank will discuss how all these factors are important with your shrub bed applications.

Control Options for Ornamental Pests.Marianne Waindle, AborJetControl of Insects and Diseases on ornamentals can take many forms with applications today. Knowing your pests and using the best options available can save you stress, time and money. Marianne will show you the various choicesapplicators have.

Conference Overview:It’s time for the most popular urban pest management conference in Idaho. The 2019 Idaho Pest Expo will present many informative topics at sessions designed specifically for pesticide applicators. The IPMA (formerly the ECA of Idaho) has been the State Association representing Urban Pesticide Applicators for 38 years.Educational seminars that provide recertification credits for Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada will be conducted both days.

ISA CEU’s will also be available. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend seminars about the latest technologies and pest control strategies. Pre-registration is highly advised as it will save you money. Just as in previous years, the Annual Cabela’s Card Raffle will take place at the end of the conference, along with a Grand Prize Giveaway. Mail, fax, or go online to register today! If you’re not already an IPMA member, you can join for additional savings.

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