Would you like a more efficient sales staff? Would you like your office personnel to be able to answer questions about termites? Do you have new technicians that with some experience could be great technicians? If so, then read on.

The University of Florida Pest Management University is pleased to offer an extensive one day hands-on training in Termite Basics . We will conduct a vehicle inspection, review the sections of a termiticide label, discuss safety and signal words, learn to distinguish between termites and ants; take a look at termite damage, calculate chemical usage, and explore ten common construction elements that allow for termite entry. Your customers can find information about termites on the internet, but do you have the facts?

Termite Basics is a great introduction to termites for new technicians, sales staff, and front office personnel. Classes 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.

Classes will be held at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center Orkin Termite Training Facility. Classes will begin at 8:00 AM and run until 5:00 PM. Please see the FAQ page for dress code, smoking policy and hotel information.

To register for the class, please e-mail UFtermite@ifas.ufl.edu or call 352-392-1901

Discounts: Companies who have had graduates from the Foundations of Termite Management Class qualify for a 20% discount for anyone they register in the Termite Basics Class. That is a $30 savings per person!

Registration fees will be accepted at the beginning of the class. Checks should be made to the University of Florida. Credit cards cannot be accepted for this class.

Foundations of Termite Management consists of three interactive, web-based modules (Regulations and Laws 101; Labels and Safety 102, and Termite Biology and Behavior 103) and an intensive two and a half day, hands-on portion to be held at the termite training facility (Demonstrating Your Knowledge 104).

Please register a minimum of two weeks prior to the class to allow for shipping of materials and completion of course modules 101-103 (approximately 6 hours of work). CD training will be interactive with quizzes at the end of each module and a pre and post test. This class is limited to 20 participants.

REGISTRATION:
Dowload Registration Form here: PMU Registration Form (.pdf 160 kb)

Completion of these modules is required to advance to the hands-on portion of the class.

Course pre-requisites include:

• Having an ID card for a minimum of six months
• Completed five-day field training as required by DACS.
MODULES:

Regulations and Laws 101 - be informed of state requirements for technicians

Labels and Safety 102 -learn to find information on a label, introduction to human and environmental safety.

Termite Biology and Behavior 103 - discuss why termites are difficult to mange

Demonstrating Your Knowledge 104 - identify

1) common building construction elements associated with termite entry into structures,

2) basic treatment strategies for pre- and post-construction,

3) calculating the amount of product needed for various jobs.

Upon completion of Foundations of Termite Management, each participant will receive a certification of participation and a UF/IFAS Termite Management School patch.