PCT Announces One-Day Bed Bug Seminars Featuring Potter and Cooper

RICHFIELD, Ohio — Pest Control Technology magazine announced the dates and locations of three comprehensive Bed Bug Seminars:

July 29, 2008 — San Francisco, Calif.
August 5, 2008 — Washington, D.C.
August 12, 2008 — Atlanta, Georgia

The locations were chosen not only for their ease of access by air from the entire country, but they are also three of the most heavily visited cities in the country — making bed bugs particularly relevant to a range of public health stakeholders in these markets.

Dr. Mike Potter

Renowned bed bug experts Dr. Michael Potter, extension entomologist, University of Kentucky, and Richard Cooper, technical director, Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville, N.J., will be leading this one of-a-kind seminar featuring the latest treatment techniques and research findings relating to this resurgent pest, an insect that continues to adapt and evolve, creating significant challenges for pest management professionals, public health officials, property managers, and the hospitality industry. Topics to be covered include:

• Historical Overview of Bed Bugs
• Biology & Behavior of Bed Bugs
• Helpful Inspection Tips
• Successful Pest Management Strategies
• Latest Treatment Techniques
• Liability & Legal Considerations

"Bed bugs are a growing problem throughout the United

Rick Cooper

States and the world, representing a serious public health challenge for a range of industries, including the hospitality and pest management fields," said Dan Moreland, publisher, PCT Media Group. "Our goal in developing these one-day seminars is to provide attendees representing various constituencies with a comprehensive overview of how to successfully deal with this re-emerging pest."

In addition to Potter and Cooper, Christian Hardigree an influential trial attorney for the law firm Parnell & Associates and associate professor, University of Nevada, will appear on the program to provide her expertise and insights about bed bug liability concerns, specifically as it relates to the hospitality industry. The latest bed bug products also will be on display at the seminars, which will feature plenty of time for questions and answers from audience members.

The cost of registration is $179 per person (lunch included). Additional savings are available if two or more people from a single company or organization attend. To learn more or to register for a seminar, visit www.PCTevents.com or contact Lola Perez Wenham, 800/456-0707.

The seminars are sponsored by Central Life Sciences, J.T. Eaton, London Luxury, Mattress Safe, MGK, Oldham Chemicals, Protect-A-Bed, Residex, Steri-Fab and ThermaPureHeat.