2025 Last Chance Recertification Webinar

MSPCA Last Chance Recertification Webinar

May 29, 2025 - 7:50 am - 12:45 pm

MSPCA is offering this 1/2 day virtual webinar for PMPs seeking great pest management training and recertification credits. Four sessions will be presented by some of the industry's top trainers, covering General Pests, Termites, and Mosquitoes. Recertification credits have been applied for in categories 7A, 7B, 7D, 8, and CORE in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC. Register for this webinar and earn recertification credits before the June 30th deadline! 

Cost: The cost to register is $75 for MSPCA Members and $100 for non-members.

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Agenda 
May 29, 2025

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Sign-In / Opening Remarks

8:00 AM – 8:55 AM


Commensal Rodents: Ecology, ID, and Management
presented by Isabelle Lucero, Education and Compliance Officer, J.T. Eaton
This talk focuses on the two biggest rodent pests: Rats and Mice. These pests have the ability to spread over 35 known diseases to humans and cause structural damage to homes and buildings. In this session, attendees will learn how to identify commensal rat and mouse species, as well as their impact on human health. This session will also include inspection techniques and tools we can use to perform sustainable rodent management, as well as emerging information on commensal rodents.

9:00 AM – 9:55 AM


Nuisance Ants: Public Enemy #1
presented by Timothy Husen, Ph.D., Technical Services Manager, Syngenta 
This session will examine the significance of nuisance ant related revenue to our industry (and lack of profitability from reservices), the biology/lifecycle and nesting/foraging behavior of common nuisance ants, and IPM best practices for their control (identification, monitoring, physical control, mechanical control, cultural control, and chemical controls).

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

BREAK

10:15 AM – 11:10 AM


WDI 101: Identification, Damage Recognition & Inspection Essentials
presented by Samantha Forrest, ACE, Territory Manager, Corteva
This session will explore the top four wood-destroying insects (WDIs), including an in-depth look at two different types of termites and their behaviors, with how to identify. Attendees will learn how to identify various types of wood damage caused by these pests and the key indicators that distinguish termite damage from other sources. The presentation will include visuals and real-world examples to enhance recognition skills in the field. We’ll wrap up with the top two conducive conditions that support WDI activity and what to watch out for during inspections.



11:15 AM – 12:10 PM


Managing Mosquitoes in Residential Backyards
presented by Brittany Campbell Ph.D., BCE, Control Solutions
This presentation is going to cover some of the common mosquitoes found in Maryland and what you need to know about their biology to enhance control. Dive into this session to learn more about conducive conditions, IPM strategies for mosquitoes, and how to judiciously use pesticides for management.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM


Maryland Department of Agriculture Update
- Alex Lehmann, Maryland Department of Agriculture



12:45 PM

Closing Remarks / Meeting Adjourned