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The University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center announces open registration for the 2011 School of Structural Fumigation. The school will be held Nov. 14-18 with Florida state exams on Nov 19.

| September 19, 2011

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The University of Florida, Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center announces open registration for the 2011 School of Structural Fumigation. Information and registration at http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fumigation/

This week-long course is scheduled for Monday Nov. 14-18, 2011 with Florida state exams on Nov 19.  In recent years, this course has been completely sold-out early. To qualify for the early bird discount, register by October 1.

The UF School of Structural Fumigation is the only program of its kind in the world.  The passing rate for the State of Florida certification and SPID exam greatly exceeds that of the standard exam venue.  Since 1989, over 900 students have attended this program from Florida, 18 other states, and from 19 countries.  In addition to the regular program, the 2011 school will feature a bed bug fumigation. For additional information contact:


Rudolf H. Scheffrahn
Professor of Entomology
University of Florida
Fort Lauderdale Research & Education Center
3205 College Avenue
Davie, Florida  33314
954-577-6312
rhsc@ufl.edu
 

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