Shattering Myths!
This year’s New York Pest Expo theme is “Shattering Myths!” Everyone has an opinion on the best way to perform pest management. Popular culture, urban tales and poor training have led to a lot of misconceptions and bad practices. Let’s break down the rumors and set the record straight with sound technical advice and key insights from some of the industry’s most outstanding talents.
The Expo is one of the most significant events in pest management, and the 2023 Edition promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more exhibitors and attendees than in years past. Come view exhibits and discuss product features with dozens of major manufacturers and business support providers. Take advantage of great promotions and blowout pricing on supplies and equipment. Miss it and you’ll regret it.
Our Speakers
The Truth About IPM
Presented by Dr. Claudia Riegel Director, City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board
Let’s arrive at a consensus of what integrated pest management (IPM) truly means for our industry. What are its principles and what are some of the misconceptions surrounding it?
Oops! I Mistook You for Something Else — Common Pest Misidentifications
Presented by Louis N. Sorkin, BCE; Entsult Associates
Lou will guide us through some of the more common lookalikes we deal with in urban pest management. Proper pest ID is the first step to success. We don’t want to collar the wrong culprit.
Nuisance Ants – Fact vs Fiction
Presented by Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI, Technical Services Manager, Syngenta Professional Pest Management
Do you really know all you need to know about managing this top revenue/profit pest? Learn the do’s and don’ts for greater success in ant management.
Cockroaches – Setting the Record Straight
Presented by Kim Kelley-Tunis, ACE, BCE, PCQI, Senior Director of Field Services, Nisus
Everybody has an opinion on the best way to eradicate this ubiquitous pest. You will leave this talk with keen insights on techniques, tools and products to control them better in your accounts.
Stored Product Pests Exposed!
Presented by Anna Berry, BCE, U.S. Technical Director, Pelsis
Are you prepared to deal with these pests? It may be a daunting task, but you’ll improve your game with this timely talk.
So, You Think You Know Rodents, Eh?
Presented by John Murphy, CO2 Development and Implementation Manager, Liphatech
Rodent control is an exercise in humility. Rodent management often requires shaking off long-held convictions. Winning the battle means staying a step ahead of these ever-adapting creatures.
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