UF/IFAS Fumigation School 2007 a Big Success

FORT LAUDERDALE., Fla. — The 20th annual UF/IFAS School of Structural Fumigation was held Nov. 12-16, at the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. A record-tying 53 students from as far away as Japan, Australia, and Trinidad registered for this one-of-a-kind classroom, workshop, and field instructional program. Bayer CropScience (Jorge Moreno), Cardinal Professional Products (Rene Borja), Dow AgroSciences, Ensystex, UAP Professional Products, and Univar USA were 2007 sponsors.

Fifteen of the 16 students who applied for operator certification in the fumigation category passed the rigorous 200 question exam, according to Terry Montgomery, FLDACS examination and certification coordinator.

This year, the following long-time instructors and volunteers were presented certificates for their special service and dedication to the success of the “Fume School”:

Renny Perez, Director, Toro Pest Control, Miami
Sean Brantley, Emory Brantley & Sons, Pinellas Park
Jeff Edwards, Dead Bug Edwards, Plantation
Eric Hobelmann, Dow AgroSciences, St. Petersburg
Sergeant Steve Brown, Florida Dept. of Transportation, West Palm Beach
Steve Niedzwiedzki, UAP Professional Products, Belle Glade
Larry Riggs, Ensystex, Port Charlotte
Dr. Rudolf Scheffrahn, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale
Gary Spero, Patriot Pest Control, Deerfield Beach
Dr. Nan-Yao Su, UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale
Rodolfo Subieta, Dow AgroSciences, Coral Springs
Dr. Ellen Thoms, DowAgroSciences, Gainesville