east 19-21 april, 2015 | dubai marriott hotel al jaddaf

EAST
DUBAI
Hosted by the National Pest Management
Association along with Ecovar, this one-of-akind conference is designed to address pest
management challenges specific to the Middle
East, North Africa and South Asia.
19-21 APRIL, 2015 | DUBAI MARRIOTT HOTEL AL JADDAF
Presented by the National Pest Management
Association in Connection with Ecovar
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
MONDAY, 20 APRIL
6:30 am – 5:00 pm
Registration
HOTEL INFORMATION
Set in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula
and boasting an exquisite view of the city
skyline, the Dubai Marriott Hotel Al
Jaddaf elevates 5-star hotel hospitality,
comfort and style to a new level.
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Bob Rosenberg, National Pest Management
Association, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Hani Shehadeh, Ecovar, Dubai, UAE
9:00 am – 10:00 am
New Insights on the Biology and Behavior of Bed Bugs – What Pest Management Professionals Need to Know
Michael Siva-Jothy, Ph.D, University of
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Sometimes, the scientific research taking
place at major universities may seem indecipherable to pest management professionals,
but the lessons that are being learned can
impact the way that PMPs approach bed
bug services for years to come. This session
will present an easy to understand translation of the cutting-edge research taking
place in the United Kingdom and why it can
impact you and your business today and in
the future.
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Refreshments and Exhibits
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Pesticide Safety and Product
Stewardship in the 21st Century
Jeff White, Cooper Pest Solutions, New
Jersey, United States
In the last year, media reports have highlighted several high profile insecticide
misuse cases involving pest management
professionals and the products they use.
Understanding the need for increased
vigilance and high levels of professionalism
in the pest management industry will be a
hallmark of industry leaders in the future.
In this session, learn the all about pesticide
safety and what you can do to protect your
and business and the pest management
industry.
Room rates: AED 695 for single
occupancy. AED 745 for double
occupancy (room rate includes breakfast).
Please note, these rates are available until
March 23, 2015.
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11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Educational Session: Insecticide
Resistance in Public Health Pests
James Austin, Ph.D, Insecticide Resistance
Action Committee (IRAC) Public Health
Team, Texas, United States (invited)
Resistance management is an important
consideration whenever insecticides are
employed as part of a pest management
program. In this session, learn the science
behind the phenomenon of resistance as
well as practical steps that you can take to
help keep resistance at bay.
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Lunch and Exhibits
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Public Health Pest Surveillance and
Management
Brian Forschler, Ph.D, University of Georgia,
Georgia, United States
Pests like cockroaches, houseflies and
mosquitoes are more than just nuisances,
they can impact public health by vectoring
pathogens that result human disease. The
interrelationship of monitoring and pest
management efforts will be illustrated
through real-world examples of effective
programs in some of the worlds’ most challenging circumstances.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Pest Monitoring and Evaluating Efficacy
of Control Programs
Jeff White, Cooper Pest Solutions, New
Jersey, United States
Effective integrated pest management programs rely on careful monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of pest management efforts. Find out how to implement a
monitoring program and what the data you
collect means for your business.
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm
Refreshments
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Rodent Control Programs in
Challenging Accounts
Jim Fredericks, National Pest Management
Association,
United States
Rats and mice are problematic in urban
areas around the globe. Understanding the
biology and behavior of these pests is the
first step in developing an effective integrated rodent management program for your
client. In this session learn about how to
balance rodent prevention, monitoring and
control activities in challenging accounts like
food, healthcare and school facilities
Presented by the National Pest Management Association in Connection with Ecovar
PROGRAM OF EVENTS
CONTINUED
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Developing Successful Nuisance Bird
Management Programs
Stuart Aust, Bird Doctor, Inc, New York,
United States
9:30 am – 10:15 am
Food Safety Audits and Pest
Management in Food Plants
Odelon Reyes, Ecovar, Dubai, United Arab
Emirates
Pest birds can transmit disease and damage
property. Numerous methods of non-lethal
exclusion and control methods are available
to pest management professionals that can
be effectively employed to mitigate nuisance
bird populations. In this session, learn about
successful control programs that utilize these
innovative methods in high profile accounts.
Food safety is a top priority for food producers around the world. A successful pest
management plan is the foundation upon
which an effective food safety program
rests. In this session, learn how to identify
and integrate the components of a successful food plant integrated pest management
plan for your customer.
5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Reception and Exhibits
10:15 am – 10:45 am
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
TUESDAY, 21 APRIL
10:45 am – 11:30 am
Encouraging a Company Culture that
Embraces Customer Service
Phil Cooper, Cooper Pest Solutions,
New Jersey, United States
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast and Exhibits
7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Registration
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Integrated Termite Management – The
Science and Practice of Termite Control
Brian Forschler, Ph.D, University of Georgia,
Georgia, United States
Termites are one of the most destructive
pests on the planet. The practice of controlling these pests relies on the successful
integration of a comprehensive understanding of the biology and behavior of termites,
careful monitoring and intelligent control
efforts. This session will reveal both the art
and science of termite management, giving
you the tools to tackle any infestation.
The success and growth of a company
is highly dependent on having a highly
motivated workforce that is dedicated
to customer service. In this session, learn
about one company’s mission to Wow their
clients, Wow their teammates, Wow their
service partners and Wow their community.
Learn the simple steps that you can make
to implementing a company culture that
embraces these values which will result in
better morale, higher levels of customer
satisfactions and increased profits.
11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Professional Equipment Usage,
Maintenance and Care
Frank Meek, Rollins, Inc, Georgia,
United States
Properly maintained equipment is an essential component of conveying a professional
image to your customer and understanding
the basics of equipment repair can save
precious time in the field. In this session
learn the basics of equipment repair and
maintenance and how it can affect your
bottom line.
12: 15 pm – 1:15 pm
Lunch
1:15- 2:00 pm
Training, Continuous Development
and Certification Programs for Pest
Management Professionals
Jim Fredericks, Ph.D, National Pest
Management Association, Virginia,
United States
Chris Stelzig, Entomological Society of
America, Maryland, United States
The process of training and continuous
development are the hallmarks of professionalism in a pest management firm. In this
session, learn how to develop a professional
training program for your company as well
as resources available through NPMA. In addition, find out the latest information about
the Associate Certified Entomologist-International (ACE-I) program available through
the Entomological Society of America and
how professionals across the globe are using
the credential to set their companies apart
from the competition.
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
Beyond Pest Control – Opportunities for
Increased Revenue Through Expanded
Service Offerings
Phil Cooper, Cooper Pest Solutions, New
Jersey, United States, Stuart Aust, Bird
Doctor / Bug Doctor, New York, United States
In the highly competitive world of structural
pest management, successful companies
are always exploring ways to set themselves
apart from the competition. In this session,
find out what kind of strategies business
owners in the United States have implemented to diversify their operations and
increase revenues by expanding the scope of
their service offerings.
2:45pm
Adjourn
Presented by the National Pest Management Association in Connection with Ecovar
PESTWORLD EAST
REGISTRATION FORM
19-21 APRIL, 2015 | DUBAI MARRIOTT HOTEL AL JADDAF | DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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and social functions associated with the
conference. Fees do NOT include travel,
hotel or optional tours.
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all registrations will be onsite. If your registration is received after 13 April, it will not
be processed until you arrive at the forum.
Questions? Contact NPMA at 001 703 352 6762 or e-mail [email protected].
International Wires in FX Funds should be routed through
Wells Fargo, using the following information:
International Wires in US Funds should be routed through
Wells Fargo, using the following information:
Receiving Bank................. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. San Francisco
Receiving Bank SWIFT...... WFBIUS6WFFX
Attention......................... Foreign Exchange - Jeff Shopoff
For Further Credit to........ Sandy Spring Bank
ABA#055001096
For Final Credit to............ SSB Customer Account Number
SSB Customer Name
SSB Customer Address
Receiving Bank................. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. San Francisco
Receiving Bank SWIFT...... WFBIUS6S
Attention......................... Foreign Exchange - Jeff Shopoff
For Further Credit to........ Sandy Spring Bank
ABA#055001096
For Final Credit to............ SSB Customer Account Number
SSB Customer Name
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Presented by the National Pest Management Association in Connection with Ecovar