Pest Management University
Class Schedule

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June

• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Foundations of Termite Management 101-Want to practice doing a DACS vehicle inspection and spill drill with Paul Mitola from DACS before a crisis occurs? Hear about the top 10 reasons technicians get in trouble and how to avoid them from Mark Ruff, industry attorney. How about learning over 50 building construction elements, hands-on, in 2-days instead of 2 years? We discuss how termites exploit the building construction elements and how to treat them. Get more in-depth information on termite biology and behavior as well as product label navigation.

Class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
  Download Registration Form here:
     (pdf 172 kb)
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

The GHP Basics 100 class is geared for the new technician, sales or office staff. We cover the general Florida Statute 482 requirements for technicians and sales. Learn the basics concepts around "green" and Integrated Pest Management. We cover how food sources, harborage, and water sources play a role in infestation and management using ants and cockroaches as examples.

Class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($150) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
  Download Registration Form here:
     (pdf 172 kb)
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

GHP Foundations 101- Want to know why pest control matters from the newest cockroach research on allergen mitigation? Want to know the details on how these allergens were decreased below asthma thresholds using IPM? This is the class for you! We will be covering the domestic and peridomestic species and cockroaches and how to control them. How about rodent control issues? Do your technicians know how to properly trap for rodents? This is one pest that can shut down a food handling facility. We will also cover some important flies, ranging from fruit flies to house flies. Did you know that the white-footed ant is not the white-footed ant in Florida it's actually a different species! Is there anything new going on with fire ants? What about those crazy ants. We will discuss this and much more in the context of IPM and "green"�. And of course, we wouldn't hold a class without DACS take on GHP!

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
  Download Registration Form here:
    (pdf 172 kb)
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

Facilities IPM Coordinator-This one day training is for Integrated Pest Management Coordinators responsible for overseeing pest management in schools, nursing homes, hospitals or other pesticide sensitive facilities.

For more information contact: Pam Mattis, PMU Coordinator

    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

Facilities IPM Technician -This one day training is for technicians servicing schools, nursing homes, hospitals or other pesticide sensitive facilities.

For more information contact: Pam Mattis, PMU Coordinator

    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

Termite Basics 100 - This one day hands-on training includes a vehicle inspection, a review of the sections of a termiticide label, a discussion of safety and signal words, learning to distinguish between termites and ants, see termite damage, calculate chemical usage, and explore ten common construction elements that allow for termite entry. This class is a great termite intro for new techs, sales staff, and front office personnel. Class will be taught by UF/IFAS, DACS, and leaders in the pest management industry who understand that increased professionalism and skill level leads to increased profits and reduced customer conflict. Class will be held at the UF/IFAS Orkin Termite Training Facility. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($150) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
  Download Registration Form here:
    (pdf 172 kb)
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

16, 23, 30

(Three consecutive Fridays)

Foundations of Termite Management 101-Want to practice doing a DACS vehicle inspection and spill drill with Paul Mitola from DACS before a crisis occurs? Hear about the top 10 reasons technicians get in trouble and how to avoid them from Mark Ruff, industry attorney. How about learning over 50 building construction elements, hands-on, in 2-days instead of 2 years? We discuss how termites exploit the building construction elements and how to treat them. Get more in-depth information on termite biology and behavior as well as product label navigation.

This class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

1

Saturday Class

The GHP Basics 100 class is geared for the new technician, sales or office staff. We cover the general Florida Statute 482 requirements for technicians and sales. Learn the basics concepts around "green" and Integrated Pest Management. We cover how food sources, harborage, and water sources play a role in infestation and management using ants and cockroaches as examples.

Class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($150) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

14, 21, 28

(Three consecutive Fridays)

GHP Foundations 101- Want to know why pest control matters from the newest cockroach research on allergen mitigation? Want to know the details on how these allergens were decreased below asthma thresholds using IPM? This is the class for you! We will be covering the domestic and peridomestic species and cockroaches and how to control them. How about rodent control issues? Do your technicians know how to properly trap for rodents? This is one pest that can shut down a food handling facility. We will also cover some important flies, ranging from fruit flies to house flies. Did you know that the white-footed ant is not the white-footed ant in Florida it's actually a different species! Is there anything new going on with fire ants? What about those crazy ants. We will discuss this and much more in the context of IPM and "green". And of course, we wouldn't hold a class without DACS take on GHP!

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

The GHP Basics 100 class is geared for the new technician, sales or office staff. We cover the general Florida Statute 482 requirements for technicians and sales. Learn the basics concepts around "green" and Integrated Pest Management. We cover how food sources, harborage, and water sources play a role in infestation and management using ants and cockroaches as examples.

Class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($150) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

Termite Basics 100 - This one day hands-on training includes a vehicle inspection, a review of the sections of a termiticide label, a discussion of safety and signal words, learning to distinguish between termites and ants, see termite damage, calculate chemical usage, and explore ten common construction elements that allow for termite entry. This class is a great termite intro for new techs, sales staff, and front office personnel. Class will be taught by UF/IFAS, DACS, and leaders in the pest management industry who understand that increased professionalism and skill level leads to increased profits and reduced customer conflict. Class will be held at the UF/IFAS Orkin Termite Training Facility. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($150) will be accepted with the registration form.

Foundations of Termite Management 101-Want to practice doing a DACS vehicle inspection and spill drill with Paul Mitola from DACS before a crisis occurs? Hear about the top 10 reasons technicians get in trouble and how to avoid them from Mark Ruff, industry attorney. How about learning over 50 building construction elements, hands-on, in 2-days instead of 2 years? We discuss how termites exploit the building construction elements and how to treat them. Get more in-depth information on termite biology and behavior as well as product label navigation.

Class is limited to 20 participants.
Please see the FAQs for appropriate dress, smoking policy and hotel information.

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891  

29-

Oct. 1

Master Termite Class 201- This class includes an extensive three day training at the UF/IFAS Orkin Termite Training Facility. Topics will include laws and regulations about record keeping, and duties of the CPO in charge. Also included: selection and safe use of termiticides, and WDO inspections. The class will also analyze construction elements that are prone to WDO infestation.

Prerequisite: Foundations of Termite Management Class

Registration fees ($325) will be accepted with the registration form. Registration fees cover course materials, lunch and snacks.

Register:
 
    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

Cancellation policy: There will be a 20% cancellation fee assessed if you do not notify us within 5 working days of the date of the class.

GHP Master 201

For more information contact: Pam Mattis, PMU Coordinator

    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891

5, 12, 19

(Three consecutive Fridays)

Termite Expert 301

For more information contact: Pam Mattis, PMU Coordinator

    by e-mail: pmattis@ufl.edu
    or call 904.655.3891