# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: This conference provides continuing education units (CEU's) training for pest control operators (PCO's) as well as other professionals.About this EventThis conference provides continuing education units (CEU's) training for pest control operators (PCO's) as well as other professionals and volunteers involved in the management of pests in urban environments, both in structures and landscapes. The SWFLPMC provides education on General Household Pests (GHP), Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO), Lawn & Ornamental (L&O) pests, and general information (CORE) that professionals and volunteers need in order to provide quality service in pest management. NEW for 2026! We will offer a second day of training for those who manage rodents, wildlife and nest material. You won't want to miss how to protect you and your crew from pathogens associated with wildlife in Florida. This day offers wildlife credits.Event ScheduleAnnual UF Southwest FL Pest Management ConferenceMarch 10-11 ,2026Location: Lee County Mosquito Control DistrictRegistrationRegular Attendees: FreeExhibitors (6 ft. table available): $180March 107:30 AM - 8:00 AM – RegistrationGHP8:00 AM - 8:55 AM – (GHP) Tackling Pest Cockroach Problems - Dr. Ameya Gondhalekar (UF)8:55 AM - 9:50 AM – (GHP) What is this dangerous insect? Dr. Phil Koehler and Dr. Rebecca Baldwin (UF)9:50 AM - 10:10 AM - BreakWDO10:10 AM - 11:05 AM -(UF) (WDO) Subterranean and Drywood Termite Behaviors - Dr. Tae Lee (UF)11:05 AM – 12:00 AM – (WDO)Formosan and Asian Termites in Florida - Dr. Johnalyn Gordon (UF)12:00AM - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Free pizza lunch with Exhibitors!CORE1:00 PM – 1:55 PM – (CORE) Pollinator Protection - Dr. Rebecca Baldwin (UF)1:55 PM – 2:50 PM –( CORE) Dangers of Invasive Pests - Dr. Dan Suiter (UGA)2:50-3:00 BreakL&O3:00 PM – 3:55 PM – (L&O) Identification of Lawn and Ornamental Pests - Lisa Ames (UGA)1:30 PM – 2:20 PM – (UF) Management of L&O Pests3:55 PM – 4:50 PM – BreakMARCH 11 - Don't miss this day!Wildlife and Rodent Management Conference7:30-8:00 Registration8:00- 8:55 - Rat Lungworm & Rodent Prevention--Claudia Riegel (New Orleans)8:55 AM - 9:50– Kissing Bugs & Chagas Disease in the US—Dr. Norm Beatty (UF)9:50-10:10 Break10:10 -11:05AM – PPE for Wildlife & Debris Removal - Dr. Phil Koehler (UF)11:05 AM - 12:00- – Wildlife Management-- Chris Iglesias (Rockwell Labs)Lunch - Pizza with Exhibitors!1:00-2:00 Rabies, Epidemic Typhus, and Urban Wildlife2:00-3:00 - Urban Vertebrate ManagementContacts:Rebecca Baldwin - Phone: (352) 273-3974 email: baldwinr@ufl.eduPhil Koehler—Phone: 352-392-2484 email: pgk@ufl.edu https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/100716d0-e4bc-11f0-98de-115137f96074-rimg-w555-h740-dc161718-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1035c7f0-e4bc-11f0-b0f1-31e3c3e8da7e-rimg-w555-h740-dc795e47-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/105cb0e0-e4bc-11f0-b0f1-31e3c3e8da7e-rimg-w555-h740-dc745e48-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lehigh-acres/2026-southwest-florida-pest-and-wildlife-management-conference/100001979147089221 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 180, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lehigh Acres - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: 15191 Homestead Rd - **lat**: 26.6427171 - **long**: -81.7098609 - **full address**: 15191 Homestead Rd, 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9f4d3a814de38b37d084c58fdd963060d386b571a188953d16f2484ccb97af51-rimg-w310-h186-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1767015684 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference being held? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 11 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 15191 Homestead Rd, 15191 Homestead Road, Lehigh Acres, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference? - **A:** Tickets for 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference are priced at USD 180 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRegular AttendeeFreeAvailableFull Exhibitor (2 days)USD 180AvailableExhibitor 2 - Free with paid Full Exhibitor Reg.FreeAvailableState Employees, or Extension PersonnelFreeAvailableMaster GardenersFreeAvailableDonation toward Education in Pest ManagementFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference is organized by University of Florida - Urban Entomology Laboratory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Southwest Florida Pest and Wildlife Management Conference is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lehigh Acres, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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