WSPMA Fall Seminar

Member Pricing:

• Early Bird: $160 (through October 10)
• Standard: $175 (October 11 – October 31)
• Late Registration: $185 (starting November 1)

Non-Member Pricing:

• Early Bird: $175 (through October 10)
• Standard: $185 (October 11 – October 31)
• Late Registration: $200 (starting November 1)

Registration includes full seminar access, CEUs, and lunch.

Highline College

2400 S 240th St

Des Moines, WA 98198

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, sanitation, and responsible rodenticide use. This session will help attendees strengthen foundational knowledge while exploring advanced strategies that support long-term success.

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 control success in challenging residential and commercial environments.

Climate Change & Pest Pressures

Speaker pending

Explore how changing environmental conditions are influencing pest activity, seasonality, and service demands. This session will help attendees understand broader trends and prepare their service programs and customer communication accordingly.

Pacific Northwest Occasional Invaders

Joshua Milnes

Take a closer look at nuisance invaders common to the Pacific Northwest, including stink bugs, seed bugs, and invasive threats such as spotted lanternfly. Attendees will gain practical identification tips and management strategies relevant to the region.

Flies: Drain Flies, Phorids, Fungus Gnats & Cluster Flies

Howard Franklin

This session will dive into common fly issues faced by pest management professionals, including identification, breeding sources, inspection strategies, and long-term control approaches. Learn how to better address these persistent pests in both residential and commercial accounts.

Work Regulations

Speaker to be confirmed

Wrap up the day with a discussion focused on workplace and regulatory considerations affecting pest management professionals. This session will help attendees better understand key compliance issues and how they relate to day-to-day operations.