The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department presents a daylong seminar for pesticide applicators and structural pest controllers. Geared toward landscaping, park, golf course and vineyard professionals as well as those in the structural pest control business, the seminar takes place Tuesday, October 28 from 8am to 4pm. It will be held at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, located at 1351 Maple Avenue in Santa Rosa.

Speakers & Topic include:
Lesli Daniel, So. Co. Waste Mgmt. - Disposal and Recycling of Pesticide Containers
Billy Gaither, Jr., PCOC - IPM for Structural Pest Control
Paval Svihra, UC Coop Ext. Marin - IPM for Landscape Contractors and Public Parks
Ed Hosoda, Fumigators Group of No. CA - Fumigation
Jim Wandersheid, Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Vector Control & Ted Sleek, Wellmark - Mosquito Control & Methoprene Use
Scott LaFave, Bell Labs - Rodent Biology & Control
Barry Coate, Barry Coat & Associates - Diagnosis of Landscape Pests
Dan Felprin, Syngenta Professional Products - Toxic Mold
Al Wolf, So. Co. Reptile Rescue - Spider & Snake I.D.
Shems Peterson, So. Co. PRMD - Building and Foundation Construction
Ted Nakata, Lesco, Inc. - Insect Pests of Trees & Ornamentals
Sonoma County Water Agency - Groundwater Contamination

The seminar will supply current pesticide application information, promoting safety for the applicator and the public. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and sensible use of chemical control will also be promoted. This will be a forum to network and gather information, as well as a product show. Seven (7) units of CEU's have been approved for all Pest Control Advisors and Qualified Applicators, and Licensed Structural Pest Controllers. In addition, .7 credits have been requested for members of G.C.S.A.A.

Registration fee includes handouts, continental breakfast and catered Italian lunch. For further information, visit www.sonoma-county.org/parks and click on "what's new," or call (707) 565-2041 weekdays.