University of California urban entomologists have created an electronic survey to gather information from PMPs about what Bed Bug Management methods are being incorporated to help determine how best to focus future bed bug research. This information and research will help benefit the pest control industry.The survey will help determine bed bug management strategies, tactics, challenges, and research needs not only in California but the whole western United States. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. If you have any questions, please contact UCs Urban IPM Advisor, Dr. Andrew Sutherland at asutherl@ucanr.edu or Urban IPM Extension Speacialist, Dr. Dong-Hwan Choe at donghwan.choe@ucr.edu.

CLICK HERE to take the survey.

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 WINTER AFRICANIZED HONEYBEE CLASS

There will be another Africanized Honeybee Class on Nov. 18, 2014 in Lodi, Calif. This course not only offers the AHB Certification, but also has continuing education attached – 3 hours of technical branch 2, 2 hours of IPM, and 1 hour of rules and regs. It also has DPR hours – 2 hours laws and 4 hours other. For a flier and application, click HERE.

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 PEST ED 2015 UPDATE

We are currently waiting for approval for the C.E. hours. We have applied for a 3 hour rules & regs afternoon session, 3 hour technical branch 2 afternoon session, and a 3 hour technical branch 3 session. In the morning, we will have Mike Rust speaking about roach control; Jeff McGovern speaking about the future of baiting in the industry, and Herb Fields will discuss how PMPs can avoid lawsuits.

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FIRST BI-ANNUAL THERMAL REMEDIATION CONFERENCE

The first Bi-Annual Thermal Remediation Conference will take place March 8-10, 2015. Anyone looking to increase their education and understanding of thermal remediation equipment and methods would greatly benefit. For more information, go to http://www.pr.com/press-release/582219