Mastering Insect Pests: Homes and Urban Spaces - CEU Day

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of insect pests in homes and urban spaces, it's CEU Day - let's master this together!

About this Event

Welcome to Mastering Insect Pests: Homes and Urban Spaces - CEU Day! Join us at UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County on January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) for a day filled with valuable insights on managing insect pests in residential and urban environments. Learn about some of Florida's most common household pests and what you can do to rid them of your dwellings. Also, you can pick up some pesticide Continuing Educational Units while enjoying the festive spirit. Registration which includes lunch, is $60 through either Eventbrite, cash or by check made payable to THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. For more answers to your questions or special dietary needs (at least 5 business days PRIOR to the event), don't hesitate to call us at (386) 822-5778. Ask for Donna or Karen. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with fellow Floridians and professionals in the industry. See you there!

Agenda


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration, Welcome, and Introductions

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:05 AM
Mastering Flea Control: Practical for Homeowners and Pesticide Professionals
Host: Karen Stauderman

Info: This presentation will define fleas and outline their complex life cycle, showcase their remarkable diversity, and examine the habitats that support their proliferation. It will then explore practical strategies for outbreak control and detail concrete steps to mitigate the impact of fleas on pets and humans alike.

🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:55 AM
A Roach-Busting Tactics for Homes and Commercial Spaces
Host: Dr. Rebecca Baldwin

Info: Learn about the roach by unraveling its life cycle, behavior patterns, and the silent destruction it causes in homes and businesses. Learn proven control treatments ranging from targeted baits to environmentally safe insecticides. Dive into Integrated Pest Management tactics that combine monitoring, sanitation, and deterrence for lasting results. Equip homeowners and commercial applicators with the knowledge to protect their spaces effectively.

🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
Break

🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Ants Around Us
Host: Dr. Rebecca Baldwin

Info: A dynamic session that delves into the hidden lives of household ants—examining their social behaviors, foraging patterns, and preferred habitats—while outlining effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to prevent outbreaks. Attendees will learn how an ant’s life cycle informs timing of control measures, and will explore targeted, sustainable tactics that reduce reliance on chemicals and safeguard indoor ecosystems.

🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:20 PM
Urban Pest Management: Overcoming Chemical-Only Limitation
Host: Dr. Ameya Gondhalekar

Info: Limitations This presentation presents the importance of effective management of urban pests such as ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, filth flies, and termites. It is crucial for reducing their economic and health impacts. Yet overreliance on chemical control leads to insecticide resistance and lingering residues in built environments, undermining satisfactory pest control.

🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:10 PM
Dry Wood Termites: Biology, Identification, and IPM
Host: Dr. Johnalyn Gordon

Info: This presentation will cover drywood termite biology and behavior, identification of drywood termite species in Florida (and their close relatives), and cover management strategies.

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