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19th
Annual School of
STRUCTURAL FUMIGATION
Monday, November 13
through
Friday, November 17, 2006
Florida State Exams: Saturday, November 18, 2006
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 DACS
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 the
�Florida Fumigation Manual� �The Most Comprehensive Guide to
Structural Fumigation
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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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New this 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, DACS 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 more than 15 hours of classroom
instruction, 10 hours of labs and workshops, plus an actual on-site
structural fumigation.
 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 48
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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MONDAY, NOVEMBER
13
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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 |
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
14
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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 |
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER
15
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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 |
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
16
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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 |
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER
17
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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 |
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER
18
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~ Morning Schedule ~ |
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8:00 |
Fumigation Exam (4 hours) |
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~ Afternoon Schedule ~ |
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1:00 |
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 (DACS) is offering the
Special ID Card (SPID) and Fumigation Exams on Saturday, November 18,
2006 in conjunction with the School of Structural Fumigation. If
interested in taking either exam, please complete and submit a DACS exam
application along with the required fees to: Bureau of Entomology & Pest
Control, DACS, 1203 Governors Square Blvd., Suite 300, Tallahassee,
FL 32301-2961, postmarked on or before October 10, 2006. For applications
or if you have questions, please call the Bureau directly at 850-921-4177; ask
for the �Exam Desk�.
FDACS EXAM FEES*:
| $200 |
SPID Exam (Special
Identification Card - Fumigation) |
| $225 |
Fumigation Certification
Exam |
* Fees are to be
paid directly to DACS as instructed above.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: The application deadline to take an examination
is October 10, 2006.
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, November 17 from 2-5pm. When registering for the
Fumigation School, be sure to
indicate if you are attending the review session.
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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. Brian Cabrera, Phone: (954)
577-6363; Email: bcabrera@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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REGISTER
NOW! SPACE
IS LIMITED!
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Course is limited to a minimum of
25 and a maximum of 48 students.
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To Qualify for the Early Bird
Discount, register by October 3.
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Cost:
(includes lunch each day, all course materials, certificate
of completion, and much more!) |
| Florida
Resident Early
registration by October 3, 2006 |
$475 |
| Non-Florida
Resident Early
registration by October 3, 2006 |
$525 |
Regular
registration after October 3, 2006
(for both residents and non-residents) |
$600 |
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Optional Exam
Review Course (Fri., Nov. 17) |
$25 |
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 20, 2006. A $125.00 processing fee will be deducted from all
refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after
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Lodging Information & Directions |
Area hotels
fill up quickly in November. Make your reservations early.
Three nearby hotels are offering
discounted rates for those attending the Fumigation School:
 Residence
Inn Ft. Lauderdale Plantation
130 N. University Dr.
Plantation, FL 33324
Phone: (954) 626-5740
Distance to Fumigation School: Approximately 4 miles
Price: $129 per night
Contact: Cherith Volan, Phone: (954) 626-5740;
Email: cherith.volan@whitelodging.com
- When making reservations, ask for the
"University of Florida Fumigation School Rate."
 Homestead
Studio Suites Hotel
7550 State Road 84
Davie, FL 33317
Phone: (954) 476-1211
Distance to Fumigation School: Approximately 1.8 miles
Prices:
- 1 queen bed with Kitchen, 1-6 nights: $69/night
- 1 queen bed with Kitchen, 7 nights: $59/night
- 2 queen beds with Kitchen, 1-6 nights: $89/night
- 2 queen beds with Kitchen, 7 nights: $79/night
Contact: Phone: (954) 476-1211
- When making reservations, ask for the
"University of Florida Fumigation School Rate" and specify the number of
persons that will be staying in the room and the number of beds needed.
 Comfort
Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport-West
2540 Davie Rd. SW 64th Ave.
Davie, FL, US, 33317
Phone: (954) 585-7071
Fax: (954) 585-8201
The Comfort Inn offers $89 per night. It is
a non-smoking, w/
king room.
Contact: Phone: 1-800-517-4000
- When making reservations, ask for the
"VIP Corporate rate."
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida has a sub-tropical
climate with warm weather almost year round. November is the final month
of the storm and rainy season. During the Fumigation School, it is
usually warm with some humidity during the day with temperatures usually
in the high 70s to mid 80s. Nighttime temperatures are in the 70s. Rain
showers may occur at any time, especially in the afternoon. Check current, local weather conditions in Ft. Lauderdale
below:
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Program & Training Information:
Dr. Brian J. Cabrera
Assistant Professor of Entomology
University of Florida/IFAS
Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center
3205 College Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33314-7799
PHONE: (954) 577-6363
FAX: (954) 475-4125
EMAIL: bcabrera@ufl.edu
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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Registration Information:
Attn: Registration Department
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences and Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Gainesville, FL 32611 USA
PHONE: (352) 392-5930
FAX: (352) 392-9734
EMAIL: khbrand@ifas.ufl.edu |
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