Course Description

Enhance your expertise in wood-destroying organisms (WDOs) with this in-depth, hands-on workshop designed for pest management professionals. This training provides essential skills in identifying, inspecting, and managing WDOs commonly found in the Pacific Northwest. Participants will engage in practical exercises, live sample analysis, and field inspections to strengthen their knowledge and technical abilities.

WDO Overview

Comprehensive introduction to common WDOs in the Pacific Northwest
Understanding species, life cycles, and damage caused by termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and decay fungi

Licensing and Reporting Requirements
Overview of Washington State regulations for WDO inspections and treatments
Best practices for accurate reporting and compliance with WSDA and DOL requirements

Inspection and Graphing Techniques
Step-by-step guidance on inspecting structures for WDO damage
Proper graphing techniques to document findings in reports

Hands-On Training Sessions

Live Sample Identification
Examine real samples of WDO-damaged wood
Develop identification skills using magnification tools and reference materials

Application Methods for Treating WDOs
Practice safe and effective treatment applications for various WDO infestations
Use industry-standard products and techniques for targeted management

Facility Inspection and Graphing
Conduct a real-world inspection in a staged facility
Apply learned techniques to identify WDO activity and create a detailed inspection report

Target Audience

This workshop is designed for professionals in the pest management and home inspection industries who are looking to expand their knowledge and hands-on skills in wood-destroying organism (WDO) identification, inspection, and treatment.

Who Should Attend?

• Licensed Pest Management Professionals – Those specializing in structural pest control and WDO treatments.
• Home Inspectors – Professionals seeking a deeper understanding of WDO identification and reporting, with potential for DOL home inspector credits.
• WSPMA Members – Industry professionals looking to refine their technical expertise and fulfill CEU requirements.
• New or Aspiring Technicians – Individuals seeking hands-on experience and foundational knowledge in WDO management.

This event provides a unique opportunity for professionals to develop practical inspection and treatment skills while earning CEUs. With limited space, early registration is encouraged for those who want to strengthen their technical knowledge and compliance understanding.

Investment

Member

Non-Member

Early Bird

(Until 3/19/2025)

CEU

Space

Javier Ramos

Christina Zimmerman

Becky Maguire

Corey Chantry

Todd Murray

Todd Murray is the Director for Washington State University Puyallup Research and Extension Center and is also the Norman Ehmann Endowed Professor in Urban Pest Management. Mr. Murray holds an MSc degree in Entomology from WSU and had over 25 years of experience in developing outreach and Extension programs for invasive pests significant to Pacific Northwest.

Todd is engaged with the Entomological Society of America’s certification program and other regional Urban IPM experts to help add value to Pacific Northwest urban pest management businesses, organizations and communities.