February 4 2021 Hello SPMABC Members!
KPU will once again be offering the Professional Pest Management Module 1 training this year from Feb. 18-20, however, this time, due to COVID-19, it will be delivered online.
KPU Professional Pest Management | Module 1
The Professional Pest Management (PPM) course was designed for industry professionals and anyone interested in learning more about pest management. The content was created by Dr. Cameron Lait, a respected entomologist and co-chair of KPU’s School of Horticulture. This course is recognized by the Structural Pest Management Association of BC (SPMABC) and students who successfully complete Module 1 will receive five credits towards their pest applicator license recertification.
Course Format
Module 1 includes online lectures, lab demonstrations and quizzes delivered over three days. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone and web cam, as well as high speed internet to participate in classes. Students are encouraged to review lecture slides prior to each class and be prepared to discuss. There will be a brief quiz at the beginning of each class to review material from the previous day. At the end of the three-day training, there will be an exam to test your knowledge of all of the content covered.
Content Module 1
Basic insect biology
Taxonomy/identification
Survey of important structural pest orders and families
Pest behaviour
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) philosophy and practices
Basic pesticide chemistry, safety and regulations
Professionalism and safety protocols at the work site
Documentation
Course Outcomes
Participants who successfully complete the course will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
Identify key morphological features of arthropods
Understand basic insect biology
Understand integrated pest management principles
Recognize insect behavior as related to structural pest management
Manipulate live or preserved specimens without damage
Identify arthropods from live or preserved specimens to Order or Family using a range of resources and keys
Recognize the hazards associated with the use of chemical pesticides
Who Will Benefit
Professional Pest Managers
Pest Control Technicians
Exterminators
Public Building Managers
Landscape Managers
Environmental Advocates
Childcare Safety Advocates
Regulatory Personnel
Tuition cost: $375 (plus GST)
Instructor: Dr. Cameron Lait, BSc (Biology), PhD (Major Plant Biochemistry & Physiology)
Dates: Feb. 18, 19 & 20, 2021 (We, Fr, Sa) | 9:00 am-3:30 pm
Location: ONLINE
REGISTRATION: kpu.ca/cps-pest
CE Credits: 5 industry-recognized credits issued by the SPMABC
For any questions regarding the course please contact fsh.ps@kpu.ca.
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