Unlock unparalleled rodent control expertise with the Washington State Pest Management Association's (WSPMA) Rodent Academy Training (RAT)! This exclusive 3-day workshop is designed to elevate your residential rodent control services to new heights. With limited capacity, this event is a must-attend—register now to secure your spot!

🗓️ Dates: September 29 - October 1, 2024
📍 Location: AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront, 333 West Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660

💲 Investment

• Member Early Registration: $300 (After September 1: $450)
• Non-Member Early Registration: $400 (After September 1: $525)

🕒 Early Bird Perks (Ends August 30th)

• 10% Discount from Target Specialty Products: Register early and enjoy a 10% discount on a single order from our strategic partner. Simply provide your registration confirmation number to redeem. Limit one discount per company.
• Discounted Registration Fee: Secure your spot before September 1st for a reduced rate.
• Hotel Room Block: Special group rate available until August 30th.

🌟 Why Attend?

• Hands-On, Real-World Learning: Work in teams, addressing real-life scenarios with local residents in need. From conducting inspections to executing comprehensive rodent control plans, you’ll gain practical experience that ensures lasting results.
• Comprehensive Training Focus:
  • Field Inspections
  • Exclusion Techniques
  • Building Construction Overview
  • Addressing Difficult Situations
  • Vendor Networking
  • Roundtable Discussions
  • Exclusive Exclusion Team Challenge: Test your skills under the pressure of the clock in our exclusion team challenge! Judges will determine the winning team, which will earn bragging rights.

📋 Agenda Highlights
Day 1 (September 29)

• Exhibit Hall / Speaker Showcase
• Commensal Rodents (Speaker: Andrej Branc, PelGar)
• Rodenticides and Research Updates (Speaker: Sylvia Kenmuir, BASF)
• Rodent Inspections / Residential Construction / Weak Points (Speaker: Kurtis Brown, Victoria Pest)
• Site Visits / Initial Inspections

Day 2 (September 30)

• Trends in Rat Numbers & Disease Risk (Speaker: Jonathan Richardson)
• IPM in Rodent Control (Speaker: Andrew Fisher, Neogen)
• Trapping (Speaker: Jesse Henderson, Kness)
• Burrowing (Speaker: Jon Paulsen, LiphaTech)
• Exclusion Tools & Techniques (Speaker: Warren Hanussak, Veseris)
• Hands-On Team Challenge
• Happy Hour Networking

Day 3 (October 1)

• Inspection Findings / Service Proposal / Group Presentations
• Implementation

📢 Who Should Attend?
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this intensive training is essential for anyone providing residential rodent services.

🏨 Don't Miss Out!
Register today and take your residential rodent control to the next level. Limited spots available—act fast to benefit from early bird pricing and exclusive perks!

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