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08/05/2025
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Rodent Academy Training (RAT)!
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Join us in Seattle for this year’s Rodent Academy Training (RAT) — an intensive, hands-on program designed for pest professionals working in commercial and multifamily environments.
🗓 Dates: September 29–30, 2025
📍 Location: Seattle City Center
🏨 Hotel: Courtyard Marriott Seattle Downtown/Lake Union
💸 Early Bird Pricing Available — Save by registering early!
🧪 This Year’s Focus: Disease, Public Health & Urban Rodent Control
In partnership with King County Public Health, this year’s Academy will spotlight the critical intersection between pest management and public health. You’ll gain practical, field-ready knowledge on:
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Rodent-borne disease identification and prevention
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Trapping and baiting techniques for apartment and commercial settings
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Inspecting rodent activity above ground level
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Historic buildings and utility corridor challenges
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Cost-effective strategies for structural exclusion
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Construction design and rodent movement in multi-tier buildings
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Collaboration with communities for long-term rodent management
Instead of traditional final presentations, we’ll close with a dynamic Roundtable on Collaborative Problem-Solving in Rodent Control, bringing together experts and attendees for real-world strategy exchange.
🏨 Accommodations Reminder:
A limited number of rooms have been set aside for our group at the Courtyard Seattle Downtown/Lake Union, available at a discounted rate of $210–$230/night.
Book by September 7 to secure your stay.
Book your group rate for WSPMA RAT Room Block Sep2025
📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your skills, protect public health, and connect with other professionals shaping the future of rodent control.
👉 Register now and take advantage of early bird savings!
