The pest control industry owes much of its recent growth and expansion to the bed bug market, which is an increasingly important economic driver for PMPs throughout North America. According to market data from Specialty Consultants, bed bug service revenues totaled $644.7 million in 2017, and six of 10 survey respondents named bed bugs as the pest needing a better solution to control. In addition, there were an estimated 1,046,440 bed bug jobs completed in 2017 (source: Specialty Consultants press release).
If you’re considering entering this lucrative field, or would simply like to learn more about the most effective bed bug treatment techniques in both residential and commercial accounts, you’ll want to attend the PCT Virtual Bed Bug Conference scheduled for Wednesday, May 22. The program will feature leading bed bug experts from both academia and the private sector. Registration cost is only $99. Sponsors of this event includes Allergy Technologies, ConidioTec, BedBug Central.
Conference speakers and sessions include:
1:00-1:50: “On the Move!” Understanding Bed Bug Movement in Structures
Dr. Richard Cooper, Senior Director of Service, Terminix; Urban Entomology Lab, Rutgers University
2:00-2:50: Bed Bug Control in Group Homes, Shelters and Other Challenging Accounts
Dr. Jody Gangloff-Kauffman, Coordinator, Community IPM, New York State IPM Program, Cornell University
3:00-3:50: New Technologies & Approaches for Managing Bed Bugs
Jeff White, Director of Innovation and Technical Content, BedBug Central
4:00-4:50: Developing a Successful Sales & Marketing Plan for Your Bed Bug Business
Keith Robinson, Vice President of Commercial Operations, ABC Home & Commercial Services
CLICK HERE to visit the conference website and to learn more.
CLICK HERE to register for the conference.
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