Course Overview
This course provides a unique opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about termite biology, including material usually not covered during pest control conferences. This event will allow anyone in the pest control industry, from the PMPs, to sales reps and technical staffs, to gain a new understanding of what termites are, beyond their pest aspects. This 24 hours workshop will include extensive seminars provided by guest speakers. If you work in the industry, and you want to increase your knowledge about these remarkable foes, this course is for you.
Continuing Education Units
This termite course was approved for CEUs by FDACS. It was approved for 6 (Commercial termite), 2 (487 core), 2 (482 core) and 2 (Fumigation).
Course Objectives
- Participants will learn about the natural history, ecology, evolution, symbiosis behavior, and distribution of all major termite families
- This course will have strong focus on the biology of subterranean termites and drywood termites with pest status
- Provide an update on the most recent advances on how we understand control methods for termite pest species
- Covers rules and regulations around termite control
Registration Information
Course is limited to 60 people. Registration proceeds on a first-come, first serve basis.
Payment is due at the time of registration. Pay using your credit or debit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
| Registration Costs | ||
| Attendee Type | Price | Deadline |
| Regular Registration | $395 | On or before November 20, 2026 |
| Late Registration | $495 | After November 20, 2026 |
Registration Covers:
- Lunches and Snacks (Wednesday – Friday)
- Handbook with printout of all lectures
- Course certificate
Registration Does NOT Cover (and therefore on your own):
- Travel
- Lodging
- All Breakfasts and Dinner
Refund Policy
Requests for registration refunds for the new course dates will be honored if written notification of cancellation is received by the Office of Conferences on or before December 18, 2026. A 25% processing fee will be deducted from all refunds. Sorry, no refunds will be honored for cancellations after the applicable deadline.
Email: kimmer72@ufl.edu
Travel Information
Local Airports
Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
8.3 miles (recommended)
Phone: 1-866-435-9355
100 Terminal Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Miami Airport (MIA)
26.8 miles
Phone: 1-800-825-5642
2100 NW 42nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126
Nearby Hotels
If you want to share a room to cut the cost, please contact tomchouv@ufl.edu so you can be put in contact with other participants who also wish to share a room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Airport-West
1.1 miles
Phone: 954-585-7071
2540 Davie Road
Davie, FL, US, 33317
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Extended Stay America: Airport-West
1.6 miles
Phone: 754-600-3366
5700 Reese Road
Davie, FL 33314
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Extended Stay America: Davie
1.7 miles
Phone: 1-954-476-1211
7550 State Rd. 84
Davie, FL 33317
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Sheraton Suites
3.9 miles
Phone: 954-452-3202
311 N University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324
More Information
For further information about the class, contact:
Thomas Chouvenc
Assistant Professor, Ph.D.
UF/IFAS
Ft. Lauderdale Research & Education Center
3205 College Avenue
Davie, FL 33314-7719
Phone: (954) 577-6320
Fax: (954) 475-4125
Email: tomchouv@ufl.edu