Western Washington 2008-2009 seminar PRE-REGISTRATION

Credit hours for each class will be applied for through wsda

  • All reservations, payments and correspondence are to be directed to Tim Baker, WSPMA Executive Officer. The contact information can be found on this letterhead.
  • Reservations are not considered confirmed until a check has been received or a credit card number has been verified.
  • Checks must be payable to WSPMA. Credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard (preferred) or American Express.
  • Reservation payments are non-refundable.
  • If classes are filled to capacity (occupancy limits of 88 people), “Walk-ins” may not be allowed. To secure a seat, it is recommended you make advance arrangements.

To receive a discount on class fees, wHERE aPPLICABLE, payment must be received by 10/8/08

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT:
UNIVAR USA, INC. 8201 SOUTH 212TH ST., KENT, WA98032

CLass Day: THURSDAY • Class Time: 6:00-9:00PM

Overflow parking is available @
the Puget sound energy front lot, just west of uniVar.

OCTOBER 9th, Thursday 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR

BED BUGS: KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL CONTROLFeatured Speaker: Larry Pinto, Nationally known speaker & Co-Author of “The Bed Bug Handbook-The Complete Guide to Bed Bugs and Their Control”.
Larry has been writing technical articles since 1983 designed to bring complicated issues to technicians in a language that they can understand. To follow, there will be a panel discussion addressing bed bug issues in WashingtonState.

NOVEMBER 7th & 8th, Friday Night 6:00-9:00PM & Saturday, 7:30AM-4:30PM
@ King Oscar Hotel & Convention Center, 8820 South Hosmer, Tacoma, 98444

WSPMA FALL SEMINAR 2008
Our Northwest renowned speakers will discuss the latest in WDO topics tailored for both newer and seasoned inspectors.7 CEU’s have been applied for from WSDA for this all day event.

A separate detailed program has been mailed.
It is also available online at Click on Meetings & Seminars.

NOVEMBER 20th, Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR

ROOF RATS Featured Speaker: David Fincannon; A-All Pest Control, Dallas, TX

Business owner & top speaker at the PCT 2006 Rodent Conference.
David will share his personal experiences in resolving difficult roof rat situations. He will also address concerns and strategies associated with rodents in general. Expect a down to earth discussion with examples of actual challenges and creative approaches he has used in the field.

DECEMBER 4th, Thursday 10:00AM-3:30PM @ SeaTac Red Lion Hotel

QUARTERLY MEETING &TRIBUTE TO DR. LAUREL HANSEN

The morning session will begin with the WSPMA business meeting & tribute.
In addition, Dr. Hansen will present us with an ant update, followed by Dr. John Klotz, from The University of California, Riverside, speaking on odorous house ants and argentine ants. Two (2) CEU’s will be applied for.Lunch will be provided.

DECEMBER 11th, Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR

FLEAS, TICKS & EKBOM SYNDROME Featured Speaker: Dr. Nancy Hinkle,
Professor from theUniversity of Georgia

Dr. Hinkle will share her latest research and the changes our industry is seeing with fleas & ticks. She will also be speaking on Ekbom Syndrome, also referred to asDelusory Parasitosis. This medical condition is a neurological disorder causing a crawling, itching skin sensation to occur.Dr Hinkle has helpful information on how to recognize these symptoms which may save your company time & potential liabilities.

JANUARY 8th, Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR

WEST NILE VIRUS Featured Speaker: Dr. Jerome Goddard; State Medical Entomologist for the Mississippi State Dept. of Health & Assistant Professor at The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr Goddard has authored many articles & books on medical diseases associated with insects.
Dr. Goddard will be discussing the recent events surrounding the West Nile Virus (an illness that mosquitoes spread to humans) and other medically important issues that effect our industry.

FEBRUARY 7th, Saturday 8:00-12:00 (AM Session) 1:00-5:00 (PM Session) @Pierce College,
1601 39TH Ave SE, Puyallup98374For Directions:

ANT ID CLASS Instructor: Dr. Laurel Hansen of SpokaneCommunity College

Dr Hansen will guide you through the process of using keys and a microscope to identify ants. Ant specimens and reference material are provided for use during the class and to keep for future use.

This class fills up fast! Only 24 students per session. Sign up now!

MARCH 19th, Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR

ANNUAL ANT REVIEWFeatured Speaker: Dr. Laurel Hansen, Professor from Spokane Community College; Co Author of “Carpenter Ants of theUnited States and Canada” & our industry’s foremost authority on Carpenter Ants.
Dr. Hansen will be presenting an update on her research results on avariety of northwest ants.We can look forward to the presentation of her second book, which will be released this fall.

APRIL 9th, Thursday, 6:00-9:00PM @ UNIVAR
SPIDERS/MRSA Featured Speaker: Dr. Rick Vetter of The University of California, Riverside
Dr. Vetter will be discussing the habits & biology of big ugly spiders & MRSA, "Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus"; a strain of staph bacteria that's resistant to the broad-spectrum antibiotics commonly used to treat it.

2008-2009 WESTERN WA SEMINAR PRE-REGISTRATIONFORM

TO RECEIVE A $5.00 PER PERSONPER CLASS DISCOUNT,WHERE APPLICABLE,
THIS FORM & PAYMENT MUST BERECEIVED BY OCTOBER 8, 2008

# of / Cost per attendee / Sub / Per Person x / Class cost
Date / Seminar / Attendees / WSPMA
Member / Non-Member / Total / $5.00 Disc. / Total
10/9/08 / Bed Bugs / $45.00 / $70.00
11/8/08 / All Day WDO Seminar / $130.00 / $155.00 / N/A
11/20/08 / Roof Rats / $45.00 / $70.00
12/4/08 / 1/4ly mtg + Ants & OHA’s / $60.00 / $80.00 / N/A
12/11/08 / Fleas/Ticks/Ekbom / $45.00 / $70.00
1/8/09 / West Nile Virus / $60.00 / $80.00
2/7/09 / Ant ID Lab / PierceCollege / $85.00 / $115.00
3/19/09 / Ant Update / $45.00 / $70.00
4/9/09 / Spiders / $45.00 / $70.00
Grand Total

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