29th Annual School of
STRUCTURAL FUMIGATION
Registration proceeds on a first-come, first serve basis.
November class is full.
Monday, November 14 through Friday, November 18, 2016
Florida State Exams: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Monday, February 20 through Friday, February 24, 2017
Florida State Exams: Saturday, February 25, 2017
University of Florida
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Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
3205 College Avenue
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Davie, Florida 33314
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This unique course offers:
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 a
complete review of all technical aspects of structural fumigation
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instruction by a team of over 15 qualified and experienced
professionals, manufacturer reps and University of Florida faculty
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a
combination of classroom and field demonstrations
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hands-on training with fumigation equipment including: fumiscope,
interscan, SF ExplorIR, rate calculators and SCBA
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instruction in avoiding costly fumigation errors with “tips from the
professionals”
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updates on recent fumigation research and changes in labeling and
regulations
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limited class size allows more individual attention for
participants
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Florida’s SPID and fumigation examinations offered by FDACS
at the completion of the course
- instruction in identifying structural
pests controlled by fumigants
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The Only Program of its
Kind in the World
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All Students Receive New Labelling Manuals for All
Fumigant Products
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Hands-on Instruction from
Some of Florida’s Top Fumigators
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Scenic Tropical South Florida
Location
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Seventh Year!:
Fumigating for Bed Bugs
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 JOIN THE MANY
COMPANIES
that have wisely taken
advantage of this unique educational opportunity. There is a demand for
highly qualified, trained fumigators. Significantly more people pass the
Fumigation and SPID exam upon completion of the course and review.
This one-week course is organized
and sponsored with the help of fumigation industry members,
manufacturers, suppliers, FDACS personnel, and University of Florida
faculty. Instruction is given by a team of qualified and experienced
professionals with expertise in structural fumigation.
All aspects of structural fumigation
will be covered. Activities include 38 hours of classroom, lab, and
workshop instruction plus two actual on-site structural fumigations.
 FUMIGATION
PROFESSIONALS . . .
Are you missing business
opportunities because you are unaware of recent technological changes?
Are you taking advantage of improvements in fumigation practices? Are
you aware of changes in rules, regulations, and fumigant labeling? Do
you have the time and facilities to provide your employees a thorough
education in structural fumigation techniques?
ENROLL NOW!
The opportunity is here — all you have to do is take advantage of it! Program is limited to a maximum of 60 students (minimum 25).
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 "I
was extremely impressed with the training at the…School of Structural
Fumigation. The expert instruction, course work and opportunities for
hands on learning … has direct applicability to those performing
structural fumigation … or for [those] who regulate this pest control
service. I fully recommend this course for both the fumigator and
government official."
Michael J. Page
Chief, Bureau of Entomology & Pest Control,
Florida Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services
"The UF Fume School is by far the
most complete course for fumigation. The on-site instruction for the
actual structural fumigation process is unbeatable for a direct and
hands-on approach to learning."
Sean Brantley
Certified Fumigator and former Chair,
Florida
Fumigation Advisory Council
 "I have attended many
symposiums, conventions, several college provided training schools, and
many ceu classes. None came close to matching the level of training I
received at the fumigation school.
"Thanks again for all the work put in to making the Structural
Fumigation School the best training I've received in 30 years."
Richard Burke
Chipley, Florida
2005 Fumigation School Student
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Day One - Monday
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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7:30 |
Registration |
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8:00 |
Orientation |
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8:30 |
Welcome |
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8:50 |
School
History, Fumigation Manual |
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9:15 |
Break |
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9:30 |
Vehicles/Transport/DOT |
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10:30 |
Measure/Graph |
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11:30 |
Lab:
Measuring Models |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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12:00 |
Group
Lunch |
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1:00 |
Lab:
Measuring Models |
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1:45 |
Team
Assignments/Procedures |
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2:00 |
Outdoor Activities (30 min each)
1)
Sealing Techniques
2) DOT
Truck Demo
3)
Clamping Techniques
4)
Rolling and Storage |
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4:30 |
Clean-up |
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4:45 |
Review |
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5:00 |
Adjourn |
Day Two - Tuesday
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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7:30 |
Quiz |
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8:00 |
Dosage
Calculation - Dow Calculator |
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8:30 |
Dosage
Calculation - Ensystex Software |
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9:00 |
Dosage
Calculation Lab |
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9:30 |
Break |
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9:45 |
Physical Properties |
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10:45 |
Introducing Vikane |
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11:45 |
Monitoring |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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12:15 |
Group
Lunch & Termite Detection Equipment |
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1:15 |
Equipment Workshop (30 min each)
1)
Introduction of Vikane
2)
Monitoring Equipment
3)
Clearance of Vikane
4)
SCBA |
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4:00 |
Fumigation Economics |
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4:45 |
Review/Homework Assignment |
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5:00 |
Adjourn |
Day Three - Wednesday
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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7:30 |
Quiz |
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8:00 |
Safety
with Fumigants |
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9:00 |
Interior Prep, Homeowner Checklist |
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10:00 |
Break |
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10:15 |
Vikane
Aeration Procedures |
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11:00 |
Fumiguide Homework Review |
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11:45 |
Soil
Classification & Characteristics |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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12:15 |
Site
Lunch, Observe Tenting Procedures |
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1:00 |
First
Fume Site Stations (20 min each)
1)
Interior Preparation
2)
Exterior Preparation
3)
Dosage/HLT Calculation
4)
Shooting Set-Up |
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2:30 |
Review |
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2:40 |
Vikane
Introduction, Shoot Truck Setup |
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3:00 |
Second
Fume Site Stations (20 min each)
1) RDA
Fumiscope
2)
Measuring Practice
3)
Leak Checks, QAR
4)
Standard Fumiscopes |
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4:30 |
Fog-Out, Damage Demonstration |
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5:00 |
Review/Homework Assignment |
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5:15 |
Adjourn |
Day Four - Thursday
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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7:30 |
Quiz |
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8:00 |
Site:
Tarp Removal, Storage, Aeration |
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8:45 |
State
Fumigation Inspections |
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9:30 |
Dosage
Calculation Review |
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10:00 |
Break |
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10:15 |
Target
Pests |
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11:15 |
Target
Pest ID Lab |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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12:00 |
Group
Lunch |
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1:00 |
USDA
Quarantine Fumigations |
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1:30 |
Commodity Fumigation |
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2:30 |
Fume
Site Stations (20 min each)
1)
Clearance Testing
2)
Interscan Calibration
3) HLT/Dosage
Review
4)
Site Clean-up Review |
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3:50 |
Target
Pest, Landscape Toxicity |
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4:30 |
Review
of Florida State Laws |
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5:30 |
Adjourn |
Day Five - Friday
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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7:30 |
Alternative/Partial Treatments |
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8:15 |
Local
Chemical Treatment |
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8:30 |
Team
Problem Solving |
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9:00 |
Team
Presentations |
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9:45 |
Break |
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10:00 |
Specialty Jobs 1 |
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10:40 |
Specialty Jobs 2 |
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11:00 |
Fumigation of Insects |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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12:00 |
Final
Exam |
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1:00 |
Awards
Luncheon
CONCLUSION (if not taking State Exam Review) |
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2:00 |
SPID &
FL Fume Exam Review (optional) |
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5:00 |
Adjourn |
Day Six - Saturday (Exam)
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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8:00-12:00 |
Fumigation Exam (4 hours)
SPID
Exam (3 hours) |
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SPID and Fumigation Exams |
for those wishing to be a Certified
Operator
or SPID cardholder in Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS) is offering the Special ID Card (SPID) and Fumigation Exams on the Saturday following the School of Structural Fumigation. If interested in taking either exam, please complete and submit a FDACS exam application along with the required fees to: Bureau of Entomology & Pest Control, FDACS, P. O. Box 6710, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6710.
The November paper application (mail-in) deadline is October 4, 2016 and the on-line application at http://aesecomm.freshfromflorida.com/ is due November 4.
The February paper application (mail-in) deadline is January 6, 2016 and the on-line application at http://aesecomm.freshfromflorida.com/ is due February 3.
For applications or if you have questions, please call the Bureau directly at 850-617-7997; ask for the “Exam Desk”.
FDACS EXAM FEES*:
| $200 |
SPID Exam (Special
Identification Card - Fumigation) |
| $300 |
Fumigation Certification
Exam |
* Fees are to be
paid directly to FDACS as instructed above.
Examination Preparation: Throughout the course, we’ll cover most of the material on the certification exams. We also highly recommend that you register for the exam review session (for a nominal fee of $25) to be held on Friday from 2-5pm. The review is conducted by an instructor from FDACS Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control. When registering for the Fumigation School, be sure to indicate if you are attending the review session. Return to Index |
Continuing
Education Units (CEUs)
for Florida License Holders |
After completing the course, certified
operators and SPIDs can receive up to six CEUs (two Core, two Termite,
two Fumigation). Requirements for awarding CEUs vary by state. Ask your
state Certification Office about CEU and renewal requirements.
Fumigators wishing to earn CEUs and have them applied toward license
renewal must present a Commercial, Public and/or Private License. For
questions about CEUs, contact: Dr. Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Phone: (954)
577-6312; Email: rhsc@ufl.edu
A Certificate of Completion and a copy of
the program agenda are provided at the end of the course. To apply for CEUs
from your state, contact your state's licensing office and provide them
with these materials to determine if you are eligible for CEUs.
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Payment is due at the time of registration.
Pay using your credit or debit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Registration fee:
includes lunch each day, all course materials, certificate of completion, and much more! |
| November Class |
Florida Resident |
Non-Florida Resident |
| Early registration on or before September 19, 2016 |
$475 |
$550 |
| Regular registration after September 19, 2016 |
$600 |
$600 |
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| February Class |
Florida Resident |
Non-Florida Resident |
| Early registration on or before December 5, 2016 |
$475 |
$550 |
| Regular registration after December 5, 2016 |
$600 |
$600 |
| * Optional FDACS Friday Exam Review |
$25 |
Remember to register with FDACS if taking
the state exam.
November Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences on or before October 17, 2016. A $125.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after the applicable deadline.
February Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored if written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences on or before January 20, 2017. A $125.00 processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after the applicable deadline.
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| Lodging Information & Directions |
Area hotels
fill up quickly in November. Make your reservations early.
There are over 10 hotels within 3 miles of the Fort Lauderdale Research
and Education Center, mostly in the city of Plantation.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites is offering
discounted rates for those attending the Fumigation School:
 
Fort Lauderdale Airport West
Contact: Ahmmed Chowdhury
dulonchow@gmail.com
Phone: (954) 585-7071
Toll Free: (866) 882-6368
Fax: (954) 761-4293
2540 Davie Rd.
Davie, FL, US, 33317
| Class |
Single |
Double |
| November |
$120 |
$120 |
| February |
$180 |
$180 |
| + applicable state and local taxes |
CLICK HERE for printable
Holiday Inn Express brochure
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Program & Training Information:
Dr. Rudolf H. Scheffrahn
Professor of Entomology
University of Florida/IFAS
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center
3205 College Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314-7799
PHONE: (954) 577-6312
FAX: (954) 475-4125
EMAIL: rhsc@ufl.edu
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Renny Perez
Director, School of Structural Fumigation
University of Florida/IFAS
Ft. Lauderdale Research & Education Center
3205 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314-7799
PHONE: (786) 302-4767 |
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