Register now for this full-day, in-person training event focused on practical pest and disease vector management during outbreaks, disasters, and other emergency conditions, with an emphasis on hands-on training, field-based identification and inspection, pesticide safety, and coordination with public agencies. LSU Urban Entomology and the Gulf South VECTOR present this hands-on training for Pest Management Professionals in collaboration with a local pest management authority. CEUs and License Recertification opportunities are offered and may vary by location.
Workshops are available at the following locations:
- Shreveport, LA* – November 16, 2026
Local Host: Northwest Louisiana Pest Control Association
- New Orleans, LA* – December 14, 2026
Local Host: New Orleans Mosquito, Termite & Rodent Control Board
- Baton Rouge, LA* – January 4, 2027
Local Host: East Baton Rouge Parish Mosquito Abatement & Rodent Control
- Houston, TX – To Be Announced
*Attendance is limited to 30 attendees at these locations.
Workshop Agenda
- 7:30-8:00 AM: Registration & Pre-Assessment
- 8:00-8:15 AM: Welcome & Workshop Overview
- 8:15-9:45 AM: Session
- 9:45-10:00 AM: Break – Vendor & Resource Tables
- 10:00-12:00 PM: Session
- 12:00-1:00 PM: Catered Lunch & Vendor Showcase
- 1:00-3:00 PM: Session
- 3:00-3:15 PM: Break – Vendor & Resource Tables
- 3:15-4:15 PM: Session
- 4:15-4:30 PM: Integrated Emergency Response Wrap-Up, Post-Assessment & Closing
Approved CEU Categories are provided on individual workshop event listings.
Registration
- Members of Northwest LA Pest Control Association: $40 for technicians, $60 for licensee.
- Nonmembers: $60 for technicians, $90 for licensee. Attendees can join NW LA PCA on site.
- General attendance, no recertification: $25
- Vendors: $125