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The Utah Pest Management Association invites you to join us for the 2024 Fall Conference! Spend two days networking with vendors to learn about the best products & services in the industry and earn those valuable continuing education credits by attending sessions with our top-notch speakers!
Thank you to our KEY SPONSOR
Credits have been submitted in CO, ID, NE, NM, NV, UT, and WY. Keep checking back for updates!
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Early Rate Today- 10/25 |
Regular Rate 10/26 - 11/8 |
Onsite Rate 11/9 - 11/14 |
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| Member | $135 | $160 | $185 |
| Nonmember | $230 | $225 | $280 |
Cancellation Policy
Refunds will be made on the following schedule. All refund requests must be made in writing and submitted to meetingsteam@pestworld.org
More than 31 days before the first day of the event: 100% refund
Within 25-31 days before the first day of the event: 75% refund
Within 18-24 days before the first day of the event: 50% Refund
Within 11-17 days before the first day of the event: 25% Refund
Within 10 or less days out: No refund
Looking to exhibit at the 2024 UPMA Fall Conference? Exhibitors will have a 6ft draped tabletop, 2 chairs, and a complimentary badge to the 2024 UPMA Fall Conference.
Set Up: Wednesday, November 13th | 6:30 am – 7:30 am
Tear Down: Thursday, November 14th | 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Key Sponsor $1450 Sold out
Lunch Sponsor: $950 Sold out
Session Sponsor: $700/session
Breakfast Sponsor: $600 (one available)
Refreshment Break Sponsor: $450/break Sold out
Looking for maximum exposure? Check out the available sponsorship opportunities for a variety of ways to get your company out in front of the attendees. View the available sponsorship opportunities by downloading the PDF file.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lehi at Thanksgiving Point
2447 West Executive Pkwy
Lehi, UT 84043
UPMA Fall Conference attendees will receive a discount room rate of $133/per night plus taxes. Attendees can book online or call the Springhill Suites Reservations Team at 1-801-341-6970 and reference UPMA to receive the group rates.
Reserve your room by October 14, 2024, to receive the discounted room rate. After October 14, rooms and rates are subject to change.
UPMA's 2024 Fall Conference will take place at Thanksgiving Point in the Show Barn. Thanksgiving Point is a unique destination where recreation, education, and peace come together. It is located twenty minutes south of Salt Lake City, Utah, off Interstate 15. Thanksgiving Point acts as a refuge from everyday life - a unique location showcasing the beauty and majesty of nature in countless ways...from dinosaurs to dahlias. Not only does Thanksgiving Point host events in Utah County, but it’s also the perfect destination for a variety of fun things to do and see including the 55-acre Ashton Gardens and the Museum of Ancient Life, which is one of the world's largest dinosaur museums. There's also dining at the Tower Deli and Harvest Restaurant. One of the most popular locations at Thanksgiving Point is the Museum of Natural Curiosity. This museum features more than 400 interactive exhibits for children of all ages to play, interact, and learn.
Thanks to the UPMA Fall Conference Key Sponsor:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 | TECHNICIAN’S DAY
8:00 AM 8:05 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:05 AM 9:00 AM
Mosquitos
Josiah Ritchey, Rentokil-Terminix
Mosquitoes are increasing in abundance across many parts of the United States and, as pest control professionals, our efforts to control mosquitoes and the diseases they vector are most likely to be successful from a multi-pronged approach (IMM, or Integrated Mosquito Management). This talk will cover recently developed methods for controlling mosquitoes specific to Utah, with emphasis on techniques that can be used to supplement traditional perimeter spraying practices. Larvicidal treatments, oviposition & host-seeking traps, and habitat management all have a part to play in an effective IMM program; however, understanding when, where, and how to deploy each of these tools is critical to achieve successful outcomes, as well as high customer satisfaction. Additionally, new technologies for actively repelling mosquitoes show promise and may merit consideration for specific sensitive areas (e.g., patios, yards, and other hard-to-treat locations).
9:00 AM 9:30 AM
Exhibitor Intros
9:30 AM 10:30 AM
Performing Green Pest Control Services
Foster Brusca, Pest Posse
Culley Christensen, Pest Posse
The presentation "Performing Green Pest Control Services" by The Pest Posse emphasizes environmentally responsible pest management practices. It covers the fundamentals of green pest control, focusing on using the least toxic methods first and resorting to pesticides only as a last measure. Key elements include removing food and water sources, making habitats unsuitable for pests, performing exclusion, and educating customers. The presentation outlines an Assessment Based Pest Management (APM) approach, detailing each step from initial assessment to final evaluation. Additionally, it provides marketing tips for green pest control services, ensuring compliance with Federal Trade Commission guidelines. The presentation concludes with real-world success stories, underscoring the effectiveness and customer satisfaction of green pest control practices.
10:30 AM 11:00 AM
Refreshment Break & Exhibits
11:00 AM 12:00 PM
Regulatory Update
Henry Nahalewski, UT Dept. Of Agriculture
12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Lunch & Exhibits
12:30 PM 1:00 PM
UPMA Annual Membership Meeting
1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Pheromones
Larry Motes, Trece
We hear a lot about ants, roaches, and termites but what about the other insects that eat our stuff? In this presentation, we will discuss using pheromones and kairomones for detecting insect pests of stored product commodities. Key pest species of both food and fabric pests will be covered, as well as best practices for utilizing pheromone monitoring systems. Mating Disruption techniques for the control of stored product pests with pheromones will complete our discussion.
2:00 PM 3:00 PM
Small Flies
Mike Goza, PestWest
After visiting dead animals, feces, manure, raw garbage, sewers, floor drains, and biofilms, filth-flying infections enter restaurants and regurgitate digestive fluids, defecate, and shed bodily particles where they feed and rest. Filth flies contaminate food storages, food preparation surfaces, food handling, food utensils, foods served, and foods consumed by customers. As a result, filth flies contaminate health inspections, customer presence, social media reviews, reputations, revenue, and convert restaurants into pestaurants. Get a new FlyQ and keep your clients’ fly free!
3:00 PM 3:30 PM
Refreshment Break & Exhibits
3:30 PM 4:30 PM
Chemical Toxicity
Foster Brusca, Pest Posse
Culley Christensen, Pest Posse
This session emphasizes the importance of comprehending and managing chemical toxicity in pest control. It covers key topics such as the routes of exposure (oral, dermal, and inhalation), the concept of Lethal Dose 50 (LD50), which determines a substance's toxicity, and the varying health effects of acute and chronic exposure. The presentation also delves into hazard assessment, proper handling practices to minimize risks, and the complexities of pesticide interactions, including chemical compatibility, synergism, and degradation. This knowledge equips pest management professionals to educate customers, reduce exposure risks, and ensure safe application practices, ultimately fostering trust and safety in their services.
4:30 PM 5:30 PM
Hands On Equipment Class - Maintaining & Winterizing
Scott Lafave, B&G; Brayden Henrie, Target; Dave Wright, Veseris
This will be an in-depth look at the importance of proper sprayer maintenance. We will focus on critical areas of wear on a sprayer, as well as field fixes to minimize down time and labor loss. We will also focus on application economics and its relativity to the application devise used.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | MANAGER’S DAY
8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Registration
8:00 AM 12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 AM 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Exhibits
9:00 AM 10:00 AM
Budgeting
Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers, Newton, NJ
Your Future success in terms of building value and profitability in your pest management company hinges on staying solvent and making a profit. Budgeting is the process that allows you to formulate strategy around both. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of revenue forecasting in the pest business as well as creating an expense matrix to accompany the revenue forecast and how to monitor the results.
10:00 AM 11:00 AM
How to Navigate Cashflow Needs in Uncertain Times
Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers, Newton, NJ
Having liquid funds available during uncertain economic times is vital in order to be flexible to weather any storms as well as take advantage of opportunities as they arise. In this session, attendees will leave understanding the three factors in managing cash and why they are important.
11:00 AM 11:30 AM
Refreshment Break & Exhibits
11:30 AM 12:15 PM
Business Session
12:15 PM 12:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Contact UPMA at upma@pestworld.org or call 800-678-6722
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November 13-14, 2024
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