Details
November 5, 2026
8:00AM - 4:00PM PST
Eastern Washington Fall Seminar
Technical Sessions
Spokane Hive
2904 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
WSPMA Fall Seminar
Eastern Washington | Spokane, WA
Join pest management professionals from across Washington for a full day of education focused on real-world application, emerging pest pressures, and evolving best practices. This year’s program brings together industry experts to deliver practical insight you can take directly into the field.
Registration
Registration Coming Soon!
Member Pricing:
- Early Bird: $160 (through October 8)
- Standard: $175 (October 9 – October 28)
- Late Registration: $185 (starting October 29)
Non-Member Pricing:
- Early Bird: $175 (through October 8)
- Standard: $185 (October 9 – October 28)
- Late Registration: $200 (starting October 29)
Registration includes full seminar access, CEUs, and lunch.
Venue Information
Spokane Hive
2904 E Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Seminar Sessions
Occasional Invaders in the PNW
Joshua Milnes
Explore the biology, behavior, and management of common nuisance invaders including stink bugs, seed bugs, and emerging threats like spotted lanternfly. Learn how to identify these pests and implement effective, regionally relevant control strategies.
Bed Bugs: What’s Changing and What Still Works
Speaker to be confirmed
A practical look at bed bug biology, resistance trends, and proven control strategies. This session will focus on improving inspection accuracy, treatment planning, and long-term success in challenging environments.
Climate Change & Pest Pressures
Speaker pending
Understand how shifting environmental conditions are impacting pest activity, seasonality, and distribution. Learn how to adapt service programs and customer communication to stay ahead of changing pest pressures.
Velvety Tree Ants & Regional Ant Pressures
Laurel Hansen
Dive into the biology and behavior of velvety tree ants and other key species impacting the Pacific Northwest. Gain insight into identification, colony structure, and targeted control strategies.
Rodent Management: Core to Advanced Strategies
Jonathan Richardson
Learn how to build effective rodent control programs using a comprehensive approach that includes inspection, exclusion, trapping, and responsible rodenticide use. This session addresses evolving regulations and practical field application.
All Things Flies
Howard Franklin
A deep dive into filth fly identification, behavior, and control. Explore strategies for managing flies in commercial and residential environments, with an emphasis on sanitation, monitoring, and long-term prevention.
This program is designed to provide practical, actionable knowledge to help pest management professionals respond to changing pest pressures and deliver strong results for their customers and communities.
