Posted by Vector and Vector-borne Disease Committee
May 2, 2022
Scheduled for May 17, the virtual event will include presentations from Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services of Rose Pest Solutions; Jennifer Gordon, PH.D., founder and principal consultant of Bug Lessons; and Chelle Hartzer, B.C.E., entomologist and owner of 360 Pest and Food Safety Consulting. From recurring service to one-time jobs for special occasions, mosquito control is an offering many customers are seeking to enhance their time spent outdoors. Business-savvy PMPs have seen a significant upturn in business thanks to more aggressive marketing and ongoing media coverage of the threats posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. This combination has resulted in a growing number of PMPs [Pest Management Professionals] offering mosquito control services during the past few years. If you’re considering entering this potentially lucrative field, or would simply like to learn more about the most effective mosquito treatment protocols, you’ll want to attend the PCT Virtual Mosquito Conference, scheduled for Tuesday, May 17. During the Mosquito Control Virtual Conference, attendees will have an opportunity to learn from some of the leading educators in the field, as well as from PMPs who are shaping the future of mosquito control. Learn more online at http://mosquito.pctonline.com.
Posted as eNews by the Entomological Society of America [< esa@entsoc.org>].
As day time biting Aedes invade new areas and over extend the resources and response capabilities of local Public Health and Mosquito Control agencies, a niche for PMPs to provide control has been created. This Virtual Conference may provide the MVCAC the opportunity to see what kinds of services are being offered.