Pest Management University
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


 

 

Where is the Orkin Termite Training Facility?
It is at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, Florida. A map, directions and lodging information is here. Parking is available onsite.

Meals and snacks during training hours
Lunch is provided on each full day of class. Breakfast and dinner for multiple day classes are up to the attendee. Check with your hotel to see if they provide breakfast, a few have complimentary Continental breakfast. During the day drinks and snacks are provided in the classroom.

When do we start?
The pest control training courses will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Please arrive early to pick up your notebook and nametag and meet your instructors.

What lodging is available nearby?
Apopka and neighboring towns offer a few lodging options within 10 miles or so. A list of local hotels is below or you may browse lodging here. Many additional lodging options also are available several miles south in the Lake Buena Vista / Disney area.

Crosby Inn Apopka (family owned and operated) Northeast of the center 1440 West Orange Blossom Trail (Hwy 441 N) Apopka, FL 32712 (407) 886-3220 1 (800) 821-6685 5.3 miles/12 minutes

Best Western Turnpike West - Orlando (just off the turnpike, south of the center) 10945 W Colonial Dr. Ocoee, FL, 34761 407-656-5050 8.3 miles/11 minutes

Courtyard by Marriott - Ocoee (Behind Best Western) 10971 W Colonial Dr Ocoee, FL 34761 407-573-1010 8.3 miles/11 minutes

Hampton Inn Mount Dora (Northwest of the center) 19700 US Highway 441 Mount Dora, FL 32757-0695 (352) 383-4267 15.9 miles/27 minutes

Comfort Inn Eustis (Northwest of the center) 16630 US Highway 441 W Mount Dora, FL 32757 (352) 383-3400 19.3 miles/35 minutes

Is smoking allowed at the facility?
There are designated smoking areas at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. As you approach the building, there is a smoking area to the right of the door. You will see a sign and an ash tray where smoking is allowed. Please do not place cigarette butts in the trash can at the entrance to the building. Also note, that smoking is not allowed within 50 feet of an entrance door.

Classroom Courtesy
While at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, you may only make and receive phone calls during class breaks and lunch. Please be courteous of your classmates and place your phone on silent when you arrive. This is a professional learning environment, and you are expected to attend all class sessions and be on time. The instructors reserve the right to remove any unruly or uncooperative student from class without refund of fees.

Appropriate Dress
You will be in a working environment, so please dress accordingly (company uniforms are acceptable). We ask that you wear long pants and work shoes (no open-toed shoes) while class is in session. For the WDO Inspections class a crawl suit is recommended but one will be provided if you don't have one.


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