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Termite Training Faclity now offering three new classes!

July 2008


NEW OFFERING!
GHP BASICS, COST:  $150, Checks payable to the University of Florida
Date:  Aug. 13
Are you interested in greening your company? Do you need tips on how to better inspect? Can you tell the difference between cockroach and mouse droppings? Is your technician ready for a DACS inspection? The UF/IFAS Pest Management University is pleased to offer General Household Pest Management Basics.

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. . Please see the FAQ page for dress code, smoking policy and hotel information.

 

NEW OFFERING!
WDO Inspections and Form 13645, Cost: $195, Checks payable to the University of Florida
Date:  Oct 2-3, 2008

Interested in avoiding a DACS citation for a faulty WDO?  Want to avoid costly litigation because form 13645 was improperly completed?  Want to learn about the newly accepted WDO baseline standards inspections for the pest management industry in Florida and more?  Want your questions on these issues and more answered by DACS, a leading industry attorney and IFAS personnel, then come to the WDO Inspections and Form 13645 class!

Minimal pre-work – Attendees are expected to read the Baselines, review DACS form 13645, and read Chapter 482 sections that apply to WDO inspections

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

 

NEW OFFERING!
MASTER OF TERMITE MANAGEMENT, COST $299—TAKE THIS CLASS BEFORE PRICES INCREASE!  Checks payable to the University of Florida
Date:  Oct. 15-17
Once you have completed the Foundations of Termite Management Class, you are eligible to attend the Master Termite Class. The Master Termite Class will include an extensive three day training at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center Orkin Termite Training Facility. During the training, we will cover the laws and regulations regarding record keeping, and the duties of the CPO in charge. We will discuss the selection of termiticides and safe and proper use of those chemicals. We will discuss WDO inspections and will analyze construction elements that are prone to WDO infestation.

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. . Please see the FAQ page for dress code, smoking policy and hotel information.

 

TERMITE BASICS, COST:  $150, Checks payable to the University of Florida
Date:  Aug 12
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.

FOUNDATIONS OF TERMITE MANAGEMENT, COST: $299—TAKE THIS CLASS BEFORE PRICES INCREASE! Checks payable to the University of Florida
Dates:  July 16-18; Sept. 17-19
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).
We recommend registering a minimum of 5 days prior to the class to allow for completion of  the pre-work, 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.
For more details, see our website:  http://pmu.ifas.ufl.edu/

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. . Please see the FAQ page for dress code, smoking policy and hotel information.


 

Water Quality Day - March 29th, 2008

March 2008



You are invited to join State Rep. Bryan Nelson, SeaWorld, St. Johns River Water Mgmt. District, the Friends Of Lake Apopka, and Friends of The Wekiva River, to a Waterwise Day on Saturday, March 29th, 2008, from 10am-5pm at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center and Magnolia Park, located at 2725 Binion Rd., Apopka, Fl., 32703. 

www.waterqualityday.com.  

RSVP’s welcomed:  Bryan.Nelson@myfloridahouse.gov


 

Honey Bee College comes to MREC

January 2008



For any who are interested in honey bees there will be a honey bee college at our facility March 13 - 16.  Check out the home page below for registation information.  You must be registered to participate and it is limited to the first 150 registrants.

 

Commercial Plant Diagnostic Clinic results now on-line

January 2008


If you want to see photographs of what has been coming into the commercial plant clinic and what the diagnoses were, or if you want to check on the status of your own sample, go to:

http://cfextension.ifas.ufl.edu/agriculture/plant_clinic/index.shtml.

Samples are identified by number from the submission form and include the plant species provided on the form.



Termite Training Center
Holds First Class

January 2008

 

Norm Smith writes in the CPCO Advantage (Certified Pest Control Operators Associaton of Florida) magazine a review of MREC's new Orkin Termite Training Facility (TTF).

..."This is a great program. It lifts attendees out of their 'comfort zones' by exposing them to situations and treatment options they haven't encountered before. Everyone left with something new to help them practice the art of termite treatment and control; I know I did, even after 36 years in the business!"...

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