Schedule of Events

PCT Publisher Dan Moreland provides an overview of the rapidly changing rodent control marketplace, highlighting data from various industry studies, including the 2020 PCT State of the Rodent Market report. In this informative session, Moreland will identify some of the key trends that are making the rodent market such an exciting area to invest for a growing number of PMPs interested in expanding their service offerings and enhancing their bottom line.

Wildlife exclusion is a critical component of many nuisance wildlife control programs. But wildlife prevention and habitat modification require specialized skills and a thorough understanding of the materials and techniques that result in effective, long-term solutions. In this informative, eagerly anticipated educational session, learn practical techniques and tips for doing the job right the first time.

Renowned rodent expert Bobby Corrigan, author of the definitive book Rodent Control: A Practical Guide for Pest Management Professionals, will share “real-world” insights about rodent biology, behavior, and control. As one of the industry’s most respected industry consultants, Corrigan has worked closely with leading pest control companies and global brands to develop rodent control programs and treatment protocols that have stood the test of time, while meeting the ever-changing demands of clients and the regulatory community. You won’t want to miss the “Master Class” from one of the world’s leading rodent experts.

Growing your business in the best of times can be challenging, but it’s even more daunting in the midst of a pandemic. Fortunately, one segment of the industry that continues to perform well is rodent control and wildlife management. Learn how to successfully market and sell these essential services from one of the industry’s most talented marketers, a man who owned and operated a successful pest control business of his own for many years.

When social distancing became the norm earlier this year, Burns Pest Elimination turned to electronic remote monitoring with the ActiveSense® system to help them honor site restrictions at a senior living facility and keep an eye on rodent activity with 24/7 continuous monitoring. By reducing the need to check traps until activity was recorded, technicians were able to limit their contact with residents while providing the same level of protection. Plus, data gathered by the ActiveSense® system informed proactive service adjustments that better protect the facility from environmental rodent pressures, increasing the value provided to the customer.

Rodenticides have been under increased scrutiny in recent years, with media coverage implicating rodenticides in the poisoning of wildlife in California and other locations. In response, researchers have begun investigating different aspects of rodenticide use and human/wildlife interactions to better understand how wildlife are becoming exposed. In this informative educational session, Dr. Niamh Quinn shares her latest findings and what they mean for the structural pest control industry, as well as what every PMP should be doing to protect future rodenticide use in the U.S.

The impact of IoT and digital tools/technologies on our businesses and in the pest management industry is inevitable. Whether it happens today, tomorrow or a year from now, digital will be the standard and a way of life for us all. We at Bayer, understand and acknowledge the fact that digital implementation can create challenges and have an impact on you and your business.

In this session, Scott Broaddus will introduce the Bayer Rodent Monitoring System (RMS) and highlight the success that new digital innovation has brought to customers in the field. Join us on December 2 to understand how Bayer can guide you and your team and position you to understand the value behind digital for your organization.

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a critical component of any rodent control program, but its particularly important for field mice, chipmunks, and squirrels, which are among the more challenging pests PMPs encounter on a regular basis. Learn how to effectively manage and control these bothersome pests from a PMP with more than 40 years of practical industry experience, including many years as a technical director for well-known pest control companies on the East Coast.