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Florida Mosquito Control Association’s 2013 Dodd Short Courses January 28 - February 1, 2013 Ocala Hilton
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Florida Mosquito Control Association’s 2013 Dodd Short Courses
January 28 - February 1, 2013
Ocala Hilton
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ImportantNotesandDeadlines!!
Earlyregistrationdeadline:January7,2013Lateregistrationfees($10.00percourse)apply beginningJanuary8,2013NOrefundswillbemadeafterJanuary25,2013Refunds requested prior to January 25, 2013 willbeintheformofacheck regardlessofthe originalmethodofpaymentPaymentsshouldbesenttoourNEWaddress: FMCADoddShortCourses 11625LandingPlace NorthPalmBeach,FL33408The roomblock cutoffdate at theOcalaHilton isbeforeJanuary6,2013Forthehoteltorecognizeyourtaxexemptstatus, youmustbringorfaxyouragency’stax‐exempt certi icate. Having the number written down willnotbeaccepted
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GeneralInformation
Registrationforcoursesishandledon‐lineonlyathttp://Dodd.FloridaMosquito.orgREGISTRATION: Registration for courses canonlybemadeon‐line.http://Dodd.FloridaMosquito.orgChecks,creditcardsorpurchaseordernumbersonly,please.Telephoneregis‐trationswillnotbeaccepted.Unpaidreservationswillnotbeheld beyond January14,2013,if there is awaiting list forthe course. Address questions regarding registration toDebraSmith,FMCAExecutiveDirector, phone: 1‐855‐OUR‐FMCA.E‐mail:executivedirector@ loridamosquito.orgDEADLINEFORREGISTRATIONS:Courseswillbe illedonairst‐come, irst‐servedbasis. Notethatsomecourseshavelimitsonthenumberofstudentsfromasingleagency(seeindividual course listings). Course limits will be strictly ad‐heredto.YouWILLreceivearegistrationcon irmation.Earlyregistrationdeadline: January7,2013. LateregistrationfeesapplybeginningJanuary8,2013.TUITIONPAYMENT:PleasemakechecksandPOspayabletoFloridaMosquitoControlAssociationandsendtoFMCADoddShortCourses,11625LandingPlace,NorthPalmBeach,FL33408. NorefundswillbemadeafterJanuary25,2013.YoumaysendinonecheckorPOtocovermorethanoneper‐sonas longas thenamesof thepersons coveredby thepay‐mentareidenti iedonthecheckorPO.HOTEL RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT: Courses will beheld at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36th Avenue, Ocala, FL,34474,phone:352‐854‐1400.TheOcalaHiltonislocatedonI‐75atexit#350. TheFMCAhasreservedablockofroomsat$118pernight,SorD,ifreservationsaremadebeforeJanu‐ary6,2013. Youmustbringorfaxyouragency’stax‐exemptcerti icate (having the number written downwill not be ac‐cepted).
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GlennonDavidDodd,1948‐1991
GlennDoddwas,for10ofthe15yearsthathewasinmosquitocontrol,theAssistantDirectorofIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict, inVeroBeach,Florida. Tothosewhoknewhimwell,
and for those who did not knowhim, he was much more than anassistant director. He was thespiritualleaderformosquitocon‐trol in themosquito control pro‐fession.Hewasthe irsttorecog‐nizethatmosquitocontrolhadtoget into the employee trainingbusiness. Glenn was the forcethatgotitstarted.Hecalleduponhis substantial intellect, his col‐leagues, especially Jim RobinsonofPascoCountyMosquitoControlDistrict and Bill Opp, then with
HRS/DACSandnowretiredfromLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict,hisotherfriends,andhisfuturefriendstoorganizeandpresentseveral“courses”inVeroBeachduringthefallof1984.The six courses taught that year were more appropriatelycalledgroupdiscussionsandtheywereaboutavarietyoftop‐ics of interest tomosquito control such as surveillance, larvi‐cides, adulticides, applicationequipmentandcomputers. Theparticipants were principally the directors and biologists ofFloridaprogramswhosataroundinasemicircleinvariouslo‐cationsand“talkedaboutthings.”What started as a simple idea has blossomed into one of thelargestand,arguably,thebestsetsoftrainingcoursesformos‐quitocontrolintheworldtoday.Thisyearover25coursesareoffered, from a half‐day to several days in length. Each year,thoseofusontheDoddShortCourseCommitteeaskourselvesifGlennwouldbepleasedwithwhatwearedoinginhisname.
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WethinkGlennwouldbeproudofthisyear’sofferings.Nam‐ingthecoursesforGlenn,afterhissuddenandtragicdeathin1991,wasnotsimplyagestureof thanksandrecognitionofGlenn’scontributions.HisnamebecameaconstantremindertousofthehighidealsthatGlennpersoni ied. Wehopeyouindthatthe2013DoddShortCoursesdescribedinthisbro‐churemeetyourtrainingneedsandexpectations.TheDoddShortCourseCommitteealwaysislookingforideasfor new courses and for enthusiastic and hard‐workingcourse coordinators and instructors to participate. If youhavean ideaorwant tobecomemore involved in theDoddShortCourses,pleasecontactanyofthefollowingCommitteemembers:
Dr.RoxanneConnelly,Co‐Chair‐crr@u l.edu
SueBartlett,Co‐Chair‐[email protected]. l.us
FloJones,Co‐Chair‐ [email protected]
JaniceBroda‐[email protected]
Dr.GaryClark‐[email protected]
Dr.JonathanDay‐jfda@u l.edu
KimFeagley‐[email protected]
SteveHarrison‐steven.harrison@freshfrom lorida.com
MorelJules‐[email protected]
ChrisLesser‐[email protected]
AaronLloyd‐[email protected]
EdNorthey‐[email protected]. l.us
Dr.JackPetersen‐[email protected]
GreggRoss‐gkross@u l.edu
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CEUInformationContinuingEducationUnits (CEUs)havebeenawarded toeachcoursethroughtheFloridaDepartmentofAgriculture. YoucanindouthowmanyCEUswillbegivenforeachclassbylookingonthecoursedescriptionpageinthisprogram,orbylookingattheCEUformthatyouwillreceiveattheendofeachclass.MostoftheCEUshavebeenawardedinthePublicHealthPestControlcategory.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutthecategoryornum‐ber of CEUsplease callDACS at (850) 617‐7929. Remember ‐youareresponsiblefortrackingyourownCEUs.Class rosters will be available to all instructors who will takeroll. Theserosterswillbeturnedintotheregistrationdeskastheformalrecordoftheclassattendance.Studentswillbegivena“RecordofAttendanceforContinuingEducationUnits”formbytheir instructor at the end of the class for them to ill out andsendintoDACSattheappropriatetime.Aformwillbegiventoeverystudentforeachclassthattheyat‐tend.TheformsshouldbecompletedbythestudentandturnedintoDACS(BureauofEntomology&PestControl)attheappro‐priate time ‐donotgive theCEU forms toFMCA. Studentsmuststayuntiltheendoftheclasstoreceivetheform.Ifyoudonotreceivethisformattheendofyourclassitwillnotbeavaila‐bletoyouatanyothertime.
Full credit for a classwill be awardedonlyiftheclasshasbeenattendedinit’sentirety.Ifyouleavetheclassearly,youwill not get credit for the class. Youmust attend the class in its entirety inordertoreceiveCEUsfortheclass.
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Forallcourses:
AMtimeperiod
8:00‐9:30 CLASS 9:30‐10:00 BREAK 10:00‐11:30 CLASS
LUNCH 11:30‐1:30
PMtimeperiod
1:30‐3:00 CLASS 3:00‐3:30 BREAK 3:30‐5:00 CLASS
Theblacked‐incalendarslotsarethedaysandtimeperiodsthecourseswillbetaught.
Intheexampleprovidedbelow,theclasswouldmeetTuesday1:30‐5:00,alldayWednesday,and
from8:00‐11:30onThursday.
EXAMPLE:
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
8
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
PublicHealthCEUs 16
Cost $295.00
Contact KatieHeggemeierLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict
[email protected]‐694‐2174AndreaLeal
ClassLimit 80
CourseAIntroductiontoMosquitoControl
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Newemployeesofallclassi ications.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:Anunderstandingfromthestu‐dent’s supervisor thateachstudentbothneedsanddesirestotakethisclass.COURSEDESCRIPTION: AgeneralintroductiontomosquitocontrolasperformedinFlorida.Awidevarietyoftopicswillbediscussed, includingmosquitobiology, identi ication,con‐troltechniques,surveillancetechniques,classi icationofpes‐ticidesandpesticidesafety.ThisclassisnotrequiredtotaketheCoreandPHPCcerti icationexaminations.StudentswillreceivetheFloridaMosquitoControlHandbookandtheCoreandPHPCcerti icationmanuals.
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CourseB
AdvancedMosquitoControlINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thisclasswillassiststudentsinpre‐paringfortheAdvancedMosquitoControlexam.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: Technicians with at least 2yearsexperience.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This classwill consist of hands‐onidenti ication,calibration, ieldtechniques,andsourcereduc‐tion, habitat identi ication, and species association, how toprepare for inspections, how often to calibrate equipment,whyitisimportanttoknowmosquitohabitat,andvectorspe‐cies vs. pest species. Florida laws and administrative codeswillbecovered.StudentswillbegivenanotebookcontainingcopiesofChapter388FSand5E‐13, informationoncalibra‐tion,habitats,sourcereduction,andidenti ication.
PublicHealthCEUs 16
Cost $295.00
Contact FloJonesConsultant
[email protected],crr@u l.edu772‐778‐7200
ClassLimit 30
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
10
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $80.00
Contact SteveSmithFloridaKeysMosquitoControl
305‐292‐[email protected]
IndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict772‐562‐2393
ClassLimit N/A
CourseCCommissioners’Caucus
INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Mosquito control commissioners ortrustees.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This course will present topics ofinterest to mosquito control commissioners. These topicsmayinclude,butwillnotbelimitedto,commissionerrespon‐sibilities, personnel issues including compensation and per‐formance evaluations, reporting requirements, audits, boardmeeting organization and conduct, arbovirus updates, andother issues. Commissionersareencouragedtosuggest top‐ics and speakers to the commissioner contacts listed below.Therewillbeajointdiscussionwiththemosquitocontroldi‐rectorsintheafternoon. Lunchwillnotbeprovided,pleasecheckattheregistrationdeskforrecommendations.
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CourseD
Directors’CaucusINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Directors,assistantdirectors,admin‐istrators,andseniorstaff.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This coursewill be adiscussionofcurrentissuesthatareimpactingmosquitocontrolinFlorida.Thecoursewillcontinueonwiththelooseformatthatallowsa free interchangeof ideas. Pleasebringyourproblemsandquestions.Aninformationalsurveymaybesentouttoallreg‐istrantspriortothecourse.
PublicHealthCEUs
6
Cost $80.00
Contact DougCarlsonor
JohnBeidlerIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict
772‐562‐[email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
12
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
PublicHealthCEUs 12
Cost $195.00
Contact Dr.RoxanneConnellyUF/FMEL
772‐778‐7200,crr@u l.eduJasonStuck
PinellasCountyMosquitoControl727‐464‐7503,[email protected]. l.us
ClassLimit 20
CourseEIdenti icationoftheAdultMosquitoesof
FloridaINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thosewhosemainjobresponsibilityitistoidentifyadultmosquitoes,thosewhoperformsurveillancework,orthosewhosejobwillbeenhancedbytheknowledgeofbeingabletoidentifyadultmosquitoes.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: None, although some basicknowledge of mosquito identi ication would be helpful. Stu‐dentsmustbringamicroscopeandlightsource,preferablytheonethatwillbeusedbythemattheirdistricttoperformidenti‐icationwork.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This course reviews themorphologyoftheadultmosquito,therecognitionofthegenerawhichoccurin Florida and the identi ication of selectedmosquito species,usingthekeysinthe“KeystotheAdultFemalesandFourthIn‐starLarvaeoftheMosquitoesofFlorida”byDarsieandMorris.
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CourseFIdenti icationoftheLarvalMosquitoesof
FloridaINTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thosewhosemainjobresponsibilityitistoidentifylarvalmosquitoes,thosewhoperformsurveil‐lance work, or those whose job will be enhanced by theknowledgeofbeingabletoidentifylarvalmosquitoes.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: None, although some basicknowledgeofmosquito identi icationwouldbehelpful. Stu‐dentsmust bring amicroscope and light source, preferablytheonethatwillbeusedbythemattheirdistricttoperformidenti icationwork.COURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursereviewsthemorpholo‐gyofthelarvalmosquito,therecognitionofthegenerawhichoccur in Florida and the identi ication of Florida’smost im‐portantmosquitospecies,using thekeys in the “Keys to theAdultFemalesandFourthInstarLarvaeoftheMosquitoesofFlorida”byDarsieandMorris.
PublicHealthCEUs 9
Cost $125.00
Contact WadeBrennanSarasotaMosquitoManagementServices
941‐650‐[email protected]
ClassLimit 20
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
14
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $80.00
Contact [email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
CourseGInterpretingPesticideLabels‐EPA
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:CarltonLayne,formerUSEPADis‐trictIV(Atlanta)representative,willpresentthiscourse.Topicstobediscussedincludewhatlabelstatementsreallymeanandhowtointerpretthemforusingmosquitocontrolproducts.Therewillbetimeforquestionsandanswersattheendoftheclass.ThisclasswillcombinewiththeIntroductiontoMosquitoControlonTuesdaymorning.
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CourseHNewTechnologiesinMosquitoControl
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Anyoneinterestedinlearningaboutnewtechnologiesusedinthemosquitocontrolindustry.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:Studentmustbeassociatedwithanactivemosquitocontrolprogram.COURSEDESCRIPTION:ThenewtechnologiesformosquitocontrolforumwillofferanopportunityformanufacturersanddistributorsofmosquitocontrolproductsandequipmentandFloridaMosquitoControlDistrictstodiscussthemostcurrentandnewadvancesinmosquitocontroltechnology.
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50.00
Contact Dr.JeffStiversCollierMosquitoControlDistrict
239‐436‐[email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
16
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50.00
Contact JimBurgessLeeCountyMosquitoControlDistrict
239‐694‐[email protected]
ClassLimit 35
CourseIArbovirusA‐Z
INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Anyone running or thinking aboutrunninganarbovirussurveillanceprogram.STUDENT PREREQUISITES: Some working knowledge ofmosquito‐bornediseases.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This class will show the student,step‐by‐step, how to set up, run, andmaintain an arbovirussurveillanceprogram.Theclasswillcoverthedo’sanddon'tsfordaily,weekly,andmonthlyactivities. Therewillbecom‐pletecoverageof theFDOHArbovirusmanual. This isarbo‐virussurveillanceinplaintalk‐withoutthemystery.
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CourseJDACSBudgetProcessWorkshop
INTENDEDAUDIENCE: Personnel from any state approvedmosquitocontrolprogram.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:None,butknowledgeofthevari‐ousreportingformswouldbehelpful.COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instructions will be provided forcompleting the mandatory state reports and a review of thegoverning statutes and administrative codes for all state ap‐proved mosquito control programs will be provided. Therewillbe time foraQ&Aperiod. Topics include: UniformAc‐countingSystem,Audits,andAccounting101(Dept.ofFinancialServices), Records Retentionwith regard to Chapter 388, F.S.reporting (Dept. of State), Inventory Regulation Mandates(Dept.ManagementSvcs),FIFRA(USEPAandDept.ofAgricul‐tureandConsumerSvcs),Also,aquestionandanswersessionisprovidedandaddressesissuesthatareuniquetospecialdis‐tricts,msbus,privatevs.public,andmore.
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50.00
Contact StaceyReeseFloridaDepartmentofAgriculture&
ConsumerServices850‐617‐7988
Stacey.Reese@freshfrom lorida.com
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
18
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
11:45 - 1:15
PublicHealthCEUs 1
Cost $35.00
Contact GaryG.Clark,Ph.D.CMAVE,ARS352‐374‐5910
ClassLimit N/A
CourseK‐1JimRobinsonSeries:FoodforThought
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This is a continuation of the noonlectureseries.Lunchisservedat11:45andthelecturebeginsat12:15.
Speaker:Dr.DanaFocks
“ConclusionsofAMulti‐YearDengueControlProject‐Java”
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CourseK‐2JimRobinsonSeries:FoodforThought
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This is a continuation of the noonlectureseries.Lunchisservedat11:45andthelecturebeginsat12:15.
Speaker:Dr.BernardOkech
“MolecularStudiesonAnti‐malarialDrugResistance
inHaiti”
PublicHealthCEUs 1
Cost $35.00
Contact GaryG.Clark,Ph.D.CMAVE,ARS352‐374‐5910
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
11:45 - 1:15
20
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $60.00
Contact Dr.JonathanDayUF/FMEL
772‐778‐7200jfda@u l.edu
ClassLimit 30
CourseL‐1AdvancedMedicalEntomologyD
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Completionof “Introduction toMosquitoControl.”COURSEDESCRIPTION:Studentswillreviewanddiscussthelife cycles of four important vector‐borne diseases includingcutaneous leishmaniasis, ilariasis, scabies, and St. Louis en‐cephalitis virus. Each disease cycle will be presented in aPowerPoint formatwith accompanying handouts and an in‐depthclassdiscussionofeachstageofthecycle.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
21
CourseL‐2AdvancedMedicalEntomologyE
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Completionof “Introduction toMosquitoControl.”COURSEDESCRIPTION: Students will review and discussthelifecyclesoffourimportantvector‐bornediseasesinclud‐ing heartworm, La Crosse virus, visceral leishmaniasis, andWest Nile virus. Each disease cycle will be presented in aPowerPoint formatwith accompanying handouts and an in‐depthclassdiscussionofeachstageofthecycle.
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $60.00
Contact Dr.JonathanDayUF/FMEL
772‐778‐7200jfda@u l.edu
ClassLimit 30
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
22
CoreCEUs 3
Cost $130.00
Contact ChrisPappasCropProductionServices
863‐837‐[email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
CourseMOSHARegulationsforEmployees
&SupervisorsINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thecoursewillprovidethestudentwith up‐to‐date compliance information for local, state, andfederalregulations. ThecoursealsowillcoverOSHAregula‐tionsthatdealwithworkersafety,especiallytoprotectwork‐ers from pesticide hazards. Topics to be discussed includecontainers,labeling,placardingofvehicles,andspillresponse.EPA requirements from the Resource Conservation and Re‐coveryAct(RCRA)andFIFRA,asamendedbytheFederalEn‐vironmental Pesticide Control Act (FEPCA) also will be dis‐cussed. Therewill be time for a short question and answersessionattheend.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
23
CourseNChemicalSpillResponseTraining
8hourHazardousMaterialsOperationsLevel(LevelII)8hourAnnualRefresherTrainingforLevelIIIstudents
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Governmentemployeesand irstresponders.Notetoallgovernmentemployees: Federallawnowrequiresannualemer‐gencyresponsetrainingforallemployeesthatmayrespondtoachemi‐calspill,regardless ifemployedby theprivatesectoror localgovern‐ment.Forthetrainingtoqualifyitmustreviewspeci ictopicsasspeci‐iedbyOSHAandEPA.Thiscourseful illsthoserequirements.COURSEDESCRIPTION: This class meets the requirements underbothOSHAandEPA for responding to a chemical release. This is acerti ication class, and all students completing Topics covered: Re‐view of OSHA, EPA, and DOT rules governing spills; Hazard assess‐ment; Spill reporting requirements; Personal Protective Equipment;Toxicology/Chemical hazards; Spill containment procedures/materials; Decontamination; Waste disposal; Review of recent inci‐dents.Allstudentscompletingthecoursewillreceivedocumentationindicatingtheyarequali iedtorespondtoachemicalrelease.
CEUs 4forCore+4inONEofthefollowing:Aerial,Aquatics,Forestry,Ornamental&Turf,Pri‐vateApplicator,PublicHealth,RightofWay.
Cost $210.00
Contact ChrisPappasCropProductionServices
863‐837‐[email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
24
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $45
Contact JeffStiversCollierMosquitoControlDistrict
239‐436‐[email protected]
ClassLimit 30
CourseORoundupforMechanics
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Mechanicsandfabricators‐thepeo‐plewhokeeptheequipmentupandrunning,modifythingstomeet different needs, and design and build nifty things thatmakelifeeasierattheDistrict.Thisincludesaerialaswellasgroundequipment.COURSEDESCRIPTION:Theclasswillbeashowandtellpro‐gram,givingeveryoneachancetoseewhatothersaredoingintheirshops.Itwillalsobeaforumforpeopletoaskforadviceonhowtodesign,buildormodifyequipment.Anyonewhoisproud of something they have worked on should bring theitem to class (OK,we don't need anyone's ULV truck driveninto the classroom, we'll check that out in the parking lot),makeaPowerPointpresentationonyourwork,bringphotosormakeupparts lists todistribute to the class. If youwantadvice on how to build or modify something, then bring arough schematic or list of what you want to accomplish toshowtothegroup.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
25
CoursePDomesticInspections
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursewillcoverthebasicsofdomestic mosquito inspections including Best ManagementPractices (BMPs) for the inspection, storm water require‐ments,practicaldomesticinspectiontechniques,pestvs.dis‐easemosquito inspections, and a practical domestic inspec‐tion exercise. Class discussion and participation regardingworkexperienceisencouraged.Q&Asessionwillfollowtheexercise.
PublicHealthCEUs 9
Cost $125
Contact SueBartlettPinellasCountyMosquitoControl
[email protected]. l.us
ClassLimit 35
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
26
PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact DanKline,[email protected]
ChrisLesserManateeCountyMosquito
ClassLimit 30
CourseQAsianTigerMosquito:BiologyandControlINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: Thiscoursewillcoverthebiology,surveillanceand control strategiesof this invasive containermosquito species. The basic biology, ecology, life cycle, itshistory as an invasive species, history as a vector of diseasepathogensandbitingbehaviorwillbecoveredinthemorning.Surveillancemethodsforbothimmatureandadultstageswillbe covered in the irst afternoonsession. Various strategiesthat have been used in an attempt to control this nuisancepestwillbepresentedinthesecondafternoonsession.Partic‐ipantswillbeencouraged to share theirexperiencesdealingwiththisspecies.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
27
CourseR
CommunityOutreach101INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:EntomologyOutreach101Do you get requests to present at clubs, civic organizations,festivals,andschools?Areyouexcitedaboutteachingothersabout insects, habitats, and management strategies, butwould like to have some tips on how to connect withyouth?Ifso,joinusforthissession.We'lltakealookatsomeentomological terms and how they can be de ined for audi‐ences of all ages. We'll also review projects available to4Hers,scouts,andFFAmembers,soyoucanmentorstudentswiththeirprojects.Wewilladdresssomepresentationskillsuseful for both formal classroom settings (visual aids andtechnology) and informal outdoor settings (including crowdcontrol).Youwillhaveachancetoshareyourownyouthpro‐jectsuccessstorieswiththegroup.
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50
Contact RebeccaBaldwinbaldwinr@u l.edu
ClassLimit 35
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
28
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50
Contact MarkLathamManateeCountyMosquito
ControlDistrict941‐722‐3720
ClassLimit N/A
CourseS‐1DropletSizeandMosquitoControl‐
Part1:TheBasicsINTENDEDAUDIENCE:AllSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: This coursewill serve as an intro‐ductiontotheimportanceofdropletsizeinmosquitocontrol.While the majority of the subject matter will be geared to‐wardsground(truck)adulticiding,comparisonswillbemadewith thedifferentdropletsizesutilized inaerialadulticidingandaerial/groundlarviciding. By the end of this session (Part 1) students will have a good under-standing of droplet statistics, basic measurement techniques, con-ducting a waved/spinning slide droplet analysis and complying with current label requirements.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
29
CourseS‐2DropletSizeandMosquitoControl‐
Part2:AdvancedIssuesINTENDEDAUDIENCE:AllSTUDENTPREREQUISITES: Prior experiencewith dropletwork,includingastrongunderstandingofdropletsanddrop‐letdynamicsCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thispartofthecoursewillconcen‐tratemoreondropletsizeissuesassociatedwithaerialadulti‐cidingandcoversomemoreadvancedsubjectsincluding:1) Biases and correction factors to be considered in our ieldmeasuringtechniques2)AerialSpraySystemsanddropletsizecapabilities3)Meteorology,aircraftvorticesanddropletmovement4)Theoreticalspraydispersionmodeling5)Operational/SprayTrialdropletmeasurement considerations
PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50
Contact MarkLathamManateeCountyMosquito
ControlDistrict941‐722‐3720
ClassLimit N/A
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
`
AM
PM
30
PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact JudyAvrilIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict
772‐562‐[email protected]
RhondaStevensPascoCountyMosquitoControlDistrict
727‐376‐[email protected]
ClassLimit N/A
CourseTMosquitoControlProgramAdministration
INTENDED AUDIENCE: Commissioners, Directors, inancialmanagers,of iceadministrativestaff,andpersonnelinvolvedwithadministrativeresponsibilities.
STUDENTPREREQUISITES:None
COURSEDESCRIPTION:Thiscourseisintendedtobeadiscus‐sion of currentmosquito control program administrative is‐suesand inancialtopics(e.g.,TRIMreporting,FEMAfunding,obtaining CEUs from local classes, state inancial reports,budgets,bidding,chemicalreports,auditingissues,personnel‐related paperwork, and answering mosquito‐related ques‐tionsfromthepublic,etc.).Thecoursewillbeanopendiscus‐sionformatandinadditionmayhaveguestspeakers. Asur‐veyofdiscussion topicswillbe solicitedprior to the course.Participants are encouraged to bring additional topics andquestionsforgroupdiscussion.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
FRIFeb1
AM
PM
31
CourseUArcGISforMosquitoControl
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:MosquitoControlandPublicHealthperson‐nelinterestedinthebasicapplicationofESRIArcGISsoftwareintheautomation, analysis, andvisualizationofmosquito control speci icdatasets.
STUDENTPREREQUISITES: FamiliaritywithESRIArcGIS software(ArcGIS8.0orgreater)
COURSEDESCRIPTION:AnelementarycourseontheuseoftheESRI,ArcGISDesktopforthosewhoareinterestedinArcGIStoassistintheautomation,analysis,andvisualizationofmosqui‐tocontrolspeci icdatasetssuchasmosquitotrapcounts,land‐ingratecounts,larvalcounts,rainfallmeasurements,andsen‐tinel chicken seroconversions. Datasets will be investigatedusing conceptsandprocedures suchasAnalysisTools,ModelBuilder,PythonScripting,ArcToolbox, SpatialAnalysis,Tem‐poralDatasets,DataConversion, andGeodatabases. A laptopwith ArcGIS 8/9/10 software is encouraged, but is NOT re‐quired. The instructor will have example mosquito controlspeci ic datasets available and students are encouraged tobringtheirownmosquitocontrolspeci icdatasetsforanalysisandquestions.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
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PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact GreggRossUF/FMEL,772‐778‐7200
gkross@u l.edu
ClassLimit N/A
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PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact EricJackson239‐297‐9938
ClassLimit 20
CourseVBestPracticesinOutreachEducation
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Anyoneinterestedinimprovingtheiragency’seducationaloutreachprogram.STUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION: The course will provide a founda‐tion for improvingmosquitocontrolrelatededucationalout‐reach programs that promote science, health, and environ‐mentaleducation.Fundamentalsofgoodteachingwillbeex‐plored along with samples of lessons, labs, ield trips,handouts, videos, and activities. Eachparticipant is asked tobringexamplesof innovativeeducationalactivitiesorstrate‐giestosharewiththegroup.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
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CourseWAfricanizedHoneyBees:PublicHealthPestControl
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Thisworkshopcoversthebehavior,biology, and public health threat posed by the AfricanizedHoney Bee (Apismelliferascutellata) and its hybrids. Detec‐tion,monitoring,andcontroltechniqueswillbediscussedanddemonstrated.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
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PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $50
Contact WilliamKernUF/Ft.LauderdaleREC
954‐577‐6329whk@u l.edu
ClassLimit 30
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PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact NeilWilkinson239‐590‐7255
[email protected]‐634‐9162
ClassLimit N/A
CourseYOverviewoftheFieldofMosquitoControl
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Thisworkshopisintendedforpeoplenew to mosquito control including of ice personnel, electedof icials,andothersinterestedinlearningthebasicsrelatedtothe ield. It is not intended to prepare participants for statecerti ications.COURSEDESCRIPTION:Ageneraloverviewofmanyaspectsofthe ieldofmosquitocontrol.Attendeeswilllearnthebasicsonmosquitobiologyandecology,theeffectsmosquitoeshaveonhumanhealthanddevelopment,howappliedresearchaf‐fectscontrolefforts,thehistoryofmosquitocontrolinFlorida,and current issues facing the industry. Workshop activitieswillencourageinquirybasedinvolvementasattendeespartic‐ipate in lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and multi‐mediapresentations.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
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THURJan31
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CourseZLarvicideCaucus
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:Open
COURSEDESCRIPTION:Thiscoursewilladdressthenecessaryutilization of larvicide chemicals within an effective IntegratedPestManagement(IPM)programforcontrolofmosquitopopula‐tions.Thiscoursewillcover thehistoryof larvicideuse inmos‐quito control, available larvicide chemistries, application meth‐ods,chemicalselection,modesofaction,resistancemanagement,andef icacyevaluations.Students in this coursewillbeencour‐agedtoparticipateinactivedialogsandconversation.Attheendof this course, studentswill have a better understanding of theroleofeffectivelyappliedlarvicideswithinanIPMprogram.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
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PublicHealthCEUs 6
Cost $90
Contact MorelJulesIndianRiverMosquitoControlDistrict
ManateeCountyMosquitoControlDistrictChristopher.Lesser
@manateemosquito.comEdNorthey
[email protected]. l.us
ClassLimit 40
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CourseAAWagingWarontheInsectPest:ABriefHistoryoftheAmericanAnti‐Mosquito
MovementINTENDEDAUDIENCE:OpenSTUDENTPREREQUISITES:NoneCOURSEDESCRIPTION:Atthebeginningofthetwentiethcentury,ahandfulofprogressivereformerscalledforlaunch‐ingananti‐mosquitocrusadeinNewJersey,Florida,andCali‐fornia.Twentyyearslaterorganizedmosquitocontrolhadbe‐comeareality.This1/2dayseminarwilltracetheorigins,de‐velopment,andcharacteroftheanti‐mosquitomovement.EmphasiswillbegiventothepioneeringworkinFloridainwagingwarontheinsectpest.
MONJan28
TUESJan29
WEDJan30
THURJan31
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PublicHealthCEUs 3
Cost $60
Contact GordonPattersonFloridaInstituteofTechnology
patterso@ it.edu
ClassLimit N/A
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CourseXCerti icationExamReviews&Exams
INTENDEDAUDIENCE:ThosewishingtoreviewandtaketheCoreandPublicHealthPestControlapplicator’scerti icationexaminations.COURSEDESCRIPTION:X1:ReviewfortheCoreexam(Wednesdaynight) X2:ReviewforthePublicHealthexam(Thursdaynight) X3:Coreexam X4:PublicHealthexam X5:AquaticPlantControlexam X6:Aerialexam X7:Directors’exam X8:AdvancedMosquitoControlCerti icationDATES&TIMES: X1:Wednesday,January30,7:00pm‐9:00pmX2:Thursday,January31,7:00pm‐9:00pm X3‐X8:Friday,February1,8:00am‐12:00pmCOST:None.
FORADDITIONALINFORMATION:ForX1review:ContactKatieHeggemeier,LeeCountyMos‐quitoControlDistrict,[email protected]:ContactAaronLloyd,PascoCountyMosquitoControl,alloyd@pascomosquito,orgorEdNorthey,[email protected]‐X7:ContactDr.PeterJiangatFloridaDepart‐mentofAgricultureandConsumerServices(DACS),BureauofEntomology&PestControl,Tallahassee,FL,(850)617‐7929(Of ice)Yongxing.Jiang@freshfrom lorida.comForExamX8:ContactDr.RoxanneConnellyatFloridaMedi‐calEntomologyLaboratory,UniversityofFlorida/IFAS,VeroBeach,FL,phone:772‐778‐7200,crr@u l.edu
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PublicationsAvailablefromthe
DoddStore
AERIALEXAMMANUAL:TheAerialApplicatorsTraining Manual(setof5books).$15.AQUATICPESTCONTROLMANUAL:byK.A.Langeland: Applicatortrainingmanualforaquaticpestcontrol.$15.AQUATICPLANTIDDECK:$10.COREEXAMMANUAL:ApplyingPesticidesCorrectly,AGuide forPrivateandCommercialApplicators.$20.FLORIDAMOSQUITOCONTROLHANDBOOK:Thisisa3” ringbindercontainingchaptersonallaspectsofmosquito controlinFlorida.$65.GRASSES,RUSHES&SEDGESIDDECK:$20.KEYSTOTHEMOSQUITOESOFFLORIDA:byDarsieand Morris.1998:Illustrateddichotomouskeystothe4thin starlarvaeandadultfemalemosquitoesfoundinFlorida. Revisededition$22.MOSQUITOESOFNORTHAMERICA,NORTHOFMEXICO: byDr.RichardF.Darsie.2005Edition.$75.MOSQUITOWARS:byDr.GordonPatterson.$55.COMMONMOSQUITOESIDDECK:$10.MOSQUITOCONTROLWHITEPAPER:TheWhitePaperisa freepublication,butpleaseindicateifyouwouldlikea copyontheregistrationform.
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2013DoddCourseList
IntroductiontoMosquitoControl…..Page8AdvancedMosquitoControl…..Page9Commissioner’sCaucus…..Page10
Director’sCaucus…..Page11Identi icationofAdultMosquitoesofFlorida…..Page12Identi icationofLarvalMosquitoesofFlorida…...Page13
InterpretingPesticideLabels‐EPA…..Page14
NewTechnologiesinMosquitoControl…..Page15ArbovirusA‐Z…..Page16
DACSBudgetProcessWorkshop…..Page17JimRobinsonLunchSeries…..Page18JimRobinsonLunchSeries….Page19
AdvancedMedicalEntomologyD…..Page20AdvancedMedicalEntomologyE…..Page21
OSHARegulationsforEmployees&Supervisors…..Page22ChemicalSpillResponseTrainingHazMatLevelII…..Page23ChemicalSpillResponseTrainingLevelIIIRefresher…..Page23
RoundupforMechanics…..Page24
DomesticInspections…..Page25AsianTigerMosquito:BiologyandControl…..Page26
CommunityOutreach101…..Page27DropletSize:Basic…..Page28
DropletSize:Advanced…..Page29
MosquitoControlProgramAdministration…..Page30ArcGISforMosquitoControl….Page31
BestPracticesinOutreachEducation…..Page32AfricanizedHoneyBees…..Page33
OverviewoftheFieldofMosquitoControl…..Page34LarvicideCaucus…..Page35
WagingWarontheInsectPest…..Page36ExamReviewsandExams…..Page37PublicationsforSale….Page38
Dodd 2013
M Jan 28
T Jan 29
W Jan 30
T Jan 31
F Feb 1
A Intro to Mosquito Control AM PM
B Advanced Mosquito Control AM PM
C Commissioners’ Caucus AM PM
D Directors’ Caucus AM PM
E ID – Adult Mosquitoes of Florida AM PM
F ID – Larval Mosquitoes of Florida AM PM
G Interpreting Pesticide Labels-EPA AM PM
H New Technologies in MC AM PM
I Arbovirus A-Z AM PM
J DACS Budget Process Workshop AM PM
K1
Jim Robinson Series: Food for Thought: Conclusions of a Multi-Year Dengue Control Project - Java
11:45-1:15
K2
Jim Robinson Series: Food for Thought: Molecular Studies on Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Haiti
11:45-1:15
L1 Advanced Medical Entomology D AM PM
L2 Advanced Medical Entomology E AM PM
M OSHA Regulations for Supervisors AM PM
N Chemical Spill Response Training AM PM
O Round up for Mechanics AM PM
P Domestic Inspections AM PM
Q Asian Tiger - Biology/Control AM PM
R Community Outreach 101 AM PM
S1 Droplet Size & MC Basics Part I AM PM
S2 Droplet Size & MC Advanced Part II AM PM
T Mosquito Control Program Administrative AM PM
U ArcGIS for Mosquito Control AM PM
V Best Practices in Outreach Education AM PM
W Africanized Honey Bees: Public Health Pest Control AM PM
Y Overview of the Field of Mosquito Control AM PM
Z Larvicide Caucus AM PM
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Waging War on the Insect Pest: A Brief History of the American Anti-Mosquito Movement
AM PM
X1 Review for CORE EXAM 7:00 – 9:00 pm
X2 Review for PUBLIC HEALTH EXAM 7:00 – 9:00 pm
X3 Core Exam X4 Public Health Exam 8:00 am X5 Aquatic Plant Control Exam 8:00 am X6 Aerial Exam 8:00 am X7 Directors’ Exam 8:00 am X8 Advanced Mosquito Control Exam 8:00 am
