Join us for a buzzing event packed with the latest innovations, research, and best practices in pest management! Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or just starting out, the Southeast Pest Management Conference (SEPMC) has something for everyone.
Mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2025, and head to the Physics Building at the University of Florida for two days of cutting-edge education, networking, and hands-on learning.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge, earn your CEUs (GHP, WDO, L&O, FUME and CORE) and connect with fellow pest management professionals, researchers, and peers. There will also be an opportunity to review for and have your ACE certification exam proctored, if your ACE application has been approved. Oh yes, and don’t forget about our legendary Sapp-Walkup Tailgate party.
Southeast Pest Management Conference is the must-attend event for pest management professionals looking to stay ahead of industry trends, sharpen their skills, and build lasting connections.
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AGENDA
Monday 5/5 – Physics Building Lobby
4:00-6:00 PM Exhibitor Registration and Set-up
Tuesday 5/6 – Physics Building Lobby
7:30-8:30 AM Registration
Florida Pest Management Foundation Silent Auction: Physics Building Lobby
Tuesday 5/6 – Physics Building Room 1001
Moderators: Dr. Rebecca Baldwin and Dr. Phil Koehler
8:30-9:00 Opening remarks and introduction of new Urban Entomology Faculty – Dr. Andrew Short
9:00-9:50 Dr. Ameya Gondhalekar – GHP
9:50-10:10 Break
10:10-11:00 Dr. Rebecca Baldwin – GHP – Pest Scenario Active Learning
11:00-11:50 Dr. Johnalyn Gordon – GHP
11:50-1:00 LUNCH
Moderator: Paul Mitola
1:00-1:50 Dr. Thomas Chouvenc – WDO
1:50-2:10 Break
2:10-3:00 Dr. Tae Lee – WDO
3:00-3:20 Break – Silent Auction Ends
3:20-4:10 Dr. Phil Koehler and Dr. Stephanie Hill – WDO
5:00-8:30 Sapp-Walkup TailGATOR Dinner sponsored by Corteva and Douglas Products
Wednesday 5/7 – Physics Building Room 1001
Moderators: Erin Harlow & Dr. Adam Dale
8:30-9:20 Dr. Ben Hottel – CORE
9:20-9:40 Break
9:40-10:30 Brett Bultemeier – CORE
10:30-10:50 Break
10:50-11:40 Dr. Mica McMillan – L&O – Managing palm trees in the landscape
11:40-12:45 Lunch
12:45 -2:00 Dr. Adam Dale – L&O – Discussion and demo: pesticide selection and application on urban plants or Eric Hobelmann – FUM (Room 1002)
2:00-2:20 Break
2:20-3:10 Dr. Pawel Petelewicz – L&O – Managing weeds in turfgrass lawns or Eric Hobelmann – FUM (Room 1002)
3:10-3:25 Closing Remarks, Evaluations
Wednesday 5/7 – Physics Building Room 1011
ACE Workshop
10:45-11:35 Dr. Rebecca Baldwin – Introductions, What is an ACE, Code of Ethics, Insect Biology and Morphology/Classification
11:35-12:45 Lunch
12:45-1:35 Ants and Stinging Insects
1:35-2:25 Paul Mitola – What is IPM: Tools and Practice. Monitoring and Action Thresholds, Insecticides
2:25-3:10 Dr. Rebecca Baldwin – Stored Product Pests, Evaluation of Monitors, Other topics
3:10-3:25 Closing Remarks, Evaluations
ACE Exam Proctoring 5:30-8:30 PM at UF Steinmetz Hall (Please bring your computer) – You must be approved by ESA to take the exam. The Proctor will be Dr. Rebecca Baldwin.
Address for exam: 1881 Natural Area Drive Room 2218. Parking is available. Exams may be scheduled on later dates for those who would like to continue preparing.
See you at SEPMC!
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