Conference
2026 Conference Schedule and Session Descriptions Coming Soon
Max capacity for each day is 350 registrants. All Pest Control Sessions are available both days. T&O Sessions are only offered on Day 2.
Sample Sessions from 2025 |
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| General Sessions | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Opening Remarks & Introduction of Exhibitors Andrea Coron, MSPCA Executive Director & Samantha Forrest, MSPCA President |
Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | Maryland Regulatory Update | Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 9:15 AM - 10:10 AM |
Keynote - Gazing in the Crystal Ball: The Future of Pest Management, presented by Glen Ramsey, BCE with Rollins, Inc. |
Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM |
Break and Visit Exhibits |
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| 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM | DC Regulatory Update - if you need DC recert, you must attend this session | A300 |
| Concurrent Session I | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Termite Failures: Understanding and Preventing Treatment Challenges, presented by Richard D. Spigler II, BCE with BASF |
Classroom 1 |
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Change Your "Game": German Cockroach Management Best Practices, presented Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI with Syngenta |
Auditorium | |
| Catch the Buzz on Mosquito Management, presented by Shannon-Harlow-Ellis, ACE and David Price, ACE with Mosquito Joe Corporate Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Disinfection, Sanitation and Bio-sanitation in the pest management industry: Becoming a True Protector of Public Health, presented by Dr. Jamel Sandidge, Nisus Session Abstract |
A111-113 | |
| Structural Fumigation Update, presented by Robert Verrico, ACE, Western Fumigation Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
11:50 AM - 12:55 PM - Lunch
| Concurrent Session II | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Arthropod Bites and Stings: Dealing with Ticks, Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, presented by Greg Ose, BCE with The Smithsonian Session Abstract |
A300 |
| Rodents vs. Humans, presented by Harald Brown, DC Dept of Health Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Bed Bugs and BEYOND! presented by Sarah Latyn with Target Specialty Products Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Unlocking the ROW benefits gained by employing selective chemistry and applications, presented by Jerry Lewis with Corteva Session Abstract |
A111-A113 | |
| Management of Birds and Bats presented by Dr. Richard Kramer with Kramer Consultants Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM - Coffee on the Concourse
| Concurrent Session III | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM |
Termite Failures: Understanding and Preventing Treatment Challenges, presented by Richard D. Spigler II, BCE with BASF Session Abstract |
Classroom 1 |
| Change Your "Game": German Cockroach Management Best Practices, presented Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI with Syngenta Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Catch the Buzz on Mosquito Management, presented by Shannon-Harlow-Ellis, ACE and David Price, ACE with Mosquito Joe Corporate Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Disinfection, Sanitation and Bio-sanitation in the pest management industry: Becoming a True Protector of Public Health, presented by Dr. Jamel Sandidge, Nisus Session Abstract |
A111-113 | |
| Commodity Fumigation Update, presented by Robert Verrico, ACE, Western Fumigation Session Abstract |
Bridge Room |
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| Concurrent Session IV | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM | Arthropod Bites and Stings: Dealing with Ticks, Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, presented by Greg Ose, BCE with The Smithsonian Session Abstract |
A300 |
| Rodents vs. Humans, presented by Harald Brown, DC Dept of Health Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Bed Bugs and BEYOND! presented by Sarah Latyn with Target Specialty Products Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Unlocking the ROW benefits gained by employing selective chemistry and applications, presented by Jerry Lewis with Corteva Session Abstract |
A111-113 | |
| Management of Birds and Bats presented by Dr. Richard Kramer with Kramer Consultants Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
| General Sessions | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Opening Remarks & Introduction of Exhibitors Andrea Coron, MSPCA Executive Director & Samantha Forrest, MSPCA President |
Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM | Maryland Regulatory Update | Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 9:15 AM - 10:10 AM | Keynote - Gazing in the Crystal Ball: The Future of Pest Management, presented by Glen Ramsey, BCE with Rollins, Inc. Session Abstract |
Auditorium & Simulcast to Classroom 1 |
| 10:20 AM - 10:40 AM |
DC Regulatory Update - if you need DC recert, you must attend this session | Auditorium |
10:10 AM - 11:00 PM - Break & Visit Exhibits |
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| Concurrent Session I | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Termite Failures: Understanding and Preventing Treatment Challenges, presented by Richard D. Spigler II, BCE with BASF Session Abstract |
Classroom 1 |
| Change Your "Game": German Cockroach Management Best Practices, presented Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI with Syngenta Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Catch the Buzz on Mosquito Management, presented by Shannon-Harlow-Ellis, ACE and David Price, ACE with Mosquito Joe Corporate Session Abstract |
A111-113 | |
| Bed Bugs and BEYOND! presented by Sarah Latyn with Target Specialty Products Session Abstract |
A300 | |
| Structural Fumigation Update, presented by Robert Verrico, ACE, Western Fumigation Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
11:55 AM - 12:55 PM - Lunch
| Concurrent Session II | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Disinfection, Sanitation and Bio-sanitation in the pest management industry: Becoming a True Protector of Public Health, presented by Dr. Jamel Sandidge, Nisus Session Abstract |
A300 |
| Rodents vs. Humans, presented by Harald Brown, DC Dept of Health Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Management of Birds and Bats presented by Dr. Richard Kramer with Kramer Consultants Session Abstract |
A111-A113 | |
| Unlocking the ROW benefits gained by employing selective chemistry and applications, presented by Jerry Lewis with Corteva Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Arthropod Bites and Stings: Dealing with Ticks, Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, presented by Greg Ose, BCE with The Smithsonian Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM - Coffee on the Concourse
| Concurrent Session III | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM |
Termite Failures: Understanding and Preventing Treatment Challenges, presented by Richard D. Spigler II, BCE with BASF Session Abstract |
Classroom 1 |
| Change Your "Game": German Cockroach Management Best Practices, presented Dr. Tim Husen, BCE, PHE, PCQI with Syngenta Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Catch the Buzz on Mosquito Management, presented by Shannon-Harlow-Ellis, ACE and David Price, ACE with Mosquito Joe Corporate Session Abstract |
Classroom 2 | |
| Bed Bugs and BEYOND! presented by Sarah Latyn with Target Specialty Products Session Abstract |
A300 | |
| Commodity Fumigation Update, presented by Robert Verrico, ACE, Western Fumigation Session Abstract |
Bridge Room |
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| Concurrent Session IV | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM | Disinfection, Sanitation and Bio-sanitation in the pest management industry: Becoming a True Protector of Public Health, presented by Dr. Jamel Sandidge, Nisus Session Abstract |
A300 |
| Rodents vs. Humans, presented by Harald Brown, DC Dept of Health Session Abstract |
Auditorium | |
| Management of Birds and Bats presented by Dr. Richard Kramer with Kramer Consultants Session Abstract |
A111-113 | |
| Unlocking the ROW benefits gained by employing selective chemistry and applications, presented by Jerry Lewis with Corteva Session Abstract |
Classroom 1 | |
| Arthropod Bites and Stings: Dealing with Ticks, Bees, Wasps, and Hornets, presented by Greg Ose, BCE with The Smithsonian Session Abstract |
Bridge Room | |
Turf & Ornamental
The IPMC features an all-day track for those seeking credits in 3A, 3C, and 6 on January 29, 2026.
Category 3A - 3C & 6
Maryland, DC & VA
Classroom 2
Sample Agenda from 2025
In 2025, the following credits were approved:
| MD - 3A, 3B, 3C, 6, 7A, 8, 10, CORE | VA - 3B, 8, 60 | DC - 00, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7B, 7D, 7E, 7F, 8, 11H |
| DE - 03 & 5C | WV - 4A, 4B, 6, 13D | NJ - CORE, 1A, 3A, 3B, 6B, 8C, 8B, PP2 |
| PA - 00, 07, 10, 16, 18 and 23 |
| Time | Event | Speaker |
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration & Coffee | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
How to Benefit from the Pest Predictive Calendar |
TBD |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Turfgrass Insect Management |
TBD |
| 10:00 AM | BREAK | |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
Diagnosis of Common Maryland Landscape Diseases |
TBD |
| 11:30 AM - 12:25PM | Lunch Buffet | |
| 12:30 PM - 12:55 PM | Maryland Regulatory Update | Maryland Department of Agriculture |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Unlocking the ROW benefits gained by employing selective chemistry and applications | TBD |
| 1:50 PM | BREAK | |
| 2:10 PM - 3:00 PM | Catch the Buzz on Mosquito Management | TBD |
