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Annual Fall Conference Registration Form

UGA Griffin Campus - October 15 & 16, 2025

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES

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Fall Conference Registration - October 15 & 16, 2025: Includes Exhibit review, all instruction materials, refreshment breaks, continental breakfast & lunch, both days! Wednesday (Cornhole Tournament) and Thursday.

( ) CPCO Member $250.00 by 9/30/25 ( ) CPCO Member $275 after 9/30/25 ( ) Non-Member $310.00 *

Day Rates If you can’t attend the entire conference, perhaps a one -day registration will fit your schedule.

( ) Wednesday October 15th only, includes Exhibit review, Training, Breaks, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Cornhole Tournament Event.

( ) CPCO Member $160.00 ( ) Non-Member $220.00 *

( ) Thursday October 16th only, Exhibit review, Training, Breaks, Continental Breakfast and Lunch. ( ) CPCO Member $150.00 ( ) Non-Member $210.00 *

* Fee includes CPCO ofGA Individual Membership

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2025 FALL CONFERENCE AGENDA

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

3:00 - 6:00 PM - Exhibit Setup

6:30 - 8:30 PM - Vendor Reception, Varsity Catering, Beverages & Beer

3:00 - 6:00 PM - Board of Directors Meeting

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,

6:45 - 7:45 AM - Continental Breakfast

7:45 - 5:00 PM - Exhibits Open

7:45 - 8:30 AM - Grand Opening - Auditorium

8:30 - 9:30 AM - 1 Hr. HPC, Keynote Speaker, Dr. Ed Mondor, Auditorium & SLC 104 (overflow)

8:45 - 12:00 PM - 3 Hr. HPC Griffin Specialty Campus Tour Advance signup required - Meet on the steps of the Turfgrass

9:45 - 10:45 AM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Jen Breaux, Mosquito Biology Auditorium

9:45 - 10:45 AM - 1 Hr. WDO, Ron Combs, John, Paul, George SLC 104

11:00 - 12:00 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Derrick Lastinger, Georgia Department SLC 104

11:00 - 12:00 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Travis Whitley, Yellow Legged Auditorium

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Lunch, Lunch Tent

1:15 - 2:15 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Jen Breaux, Gulf South Vector Regional Collaboration in Vector Control, Auditorium

1:15 - 2:15 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Cassie Krejci, Forensics of Wood SLC 104

1:30 - 4:45 PM - 3 Hr. HPC Griffin Specialty Campus Tour Advance signup required - Meet on the steps of the Turfgrass

2:45 - 3:45 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Terry Bowen, Identification of Cavity Auditorium

2:45 - 3:45 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Dr. Santos Portugal, Biology & mite

SLC 104

2:45 - 4:45 PM - 2 Hr. HPC or WDO, Emergency ReadinessSLC 115

4:00 - 5:00 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Santos Portugal, Stored Product Auditorium

4:00 - 5:00 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Brenda Jackson, Biting and Stinging SLC 104

5:30 - 8:00 PM - Dinner Event - Cornhole Tournament

15, 2025

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

6:45 - 7:45 AM - Continental Breakfast

7:45 - 2:45 PM - Exhibits Open

7:45 - 8:30 AM - Welcome, Auditorium

Mondor, Urban Forensic Entomology

Bldg.

Biology & Control

George and Ringo

Department of Ag Update

Legged Hornet

Wood Destroying Beetles

Bldg.

Cavity Infesting Insects

Len Land

Product Pests

Stinging Insects

11:15 - 12:15 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Screwworms Auditorium

12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch - LUNCH TENT

8:30 - 9:30 AM - 1 Hr. HPC - Dr. Rebecca Baldwin & Dr. Phil Koehler, What is that Dangerous Bug? Auditorium

10:00 - 11:00 AM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Karen Vail, Pest Challenges in Multi Family Housing Auditorium

10:00 - 11:00 AM - 1 Hr. WDO, Desiree Straubinger, Subterranean Termite Biology & Control SLC 104

10:00 - 11:00 AM - 1 Hr. HPC, Category 24, Landscape Pests, Brenda Jackson SLC 115

11:15 - 12:15 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Paul Bello, Subterranean Termite Control Fundamentals SLC 115

Vector Control: A Resource for 1:15 - 2:15 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Rebecca Baldwin & Dr. Phil Koehler, Household Pest Scenarios Auditorium

1:15 - 2:15 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Wally Holden, Complex Subterranean Termite Control SLC 104

1:15 - 2:15 PM - 1 Hr. Category 24, Turf IPM, Brenda Jackson SLC 115

2:30 - 3:30 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Nancy Hinkle, Delusional Infestations Auditorium

Management of the Formosan Ter- 2:30 - 3:30 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Midhula Gireesh, Spotted Lantern Fly SLC 115

2:30 - 3:30 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Desiree Straubinger, Termites on the Move! Above Ground Tracking SLC 104

3:45 - 4:45 PM - 1 Hr. HPC - Lisa Ames, Residential Spiders SLC 115

3:45 - 4:45 PM - 1 Hr. WDO, Dr. Dan Suiter, Termite Management Pre & Post 1995 SLC 104

3:45 - 4:45 PM - 1 Hr. HPC, Dr. Karen Vail, Mastering the Art of Problem Solving in Pest Management, Auditorium

of a softwood with an adequate moisture content), it can then infest and continue to re-infest structural softwoods in the home. In contrast, the wood borers (mentioned above) cannot. Because they are built into homes, detection of OHB infestations is most typical in structures that are less than 10 years old. Development time (egg to adult emergence from wood) is strongly dependent upon wood moisture. Under the most favorable conditions (wood moisture content 15 to 25%; for example, logs in a new log home), beetles can develop in 2–5 years, but development may take up to 10 to 15 years in exceptionally dry wood (wood moisture content less than 10%; for example, dry and drying seasoned dimensional lumber). The senior author of this bulletin once acquired a piece of OHB-infested pine flooring (age unknown) and an OHB adult emerged from it 5 years later. Even though OHBs can infest susceptible wood in the home, survival of first instar larvae is low in wood with exceedingly low moisture content (less than 10%). Because of changes in wood-handling procedures over the past few decades, incidence of OHB infestations in homes has declined dramatically. Although the vast majority of OHB infestations found in the home do not result in spread into other structural softwoods, the initial infestation (built into the structure) can do considerable damage to structural softwoods prior to adult emergence. When an OHB emerges, it must find a mate, successfully mate, and then the female must find a piece of susceptible softwood—i.e., wood with a moisture content greater than about 10%. Interventions: Application of products containing the active ingredient disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT) to the surface of lumber can act as a deterrent to infestation and re-infestation. Localized treatment of active infestations or wood replacement, if possible, are other options. Fumigation should be considered for widespread infestations. Consult with a pest management professional in severe infestations. Might be confused with: many other species of wood borers in the family Cerambycidae and Buprestidae.

Root borers (Cerambycidae: Prioninae: various species): Adult beetles (called longhorned beetles) in the subfamily Prioninae are large (1½ – 2½ in.), reddishbrown, and with moderate to long, stout antennae and large mandibles; elytra often do not completely cover their abdomen. Larvae, referred to as roundheaded borers, can be up to 4 in.. Habits: Larvae feed on the roots of various tree species, rotting and dying stumps, and sometimes can cause significant damage to, or kill, trees. The life cycle of root borers is 3 to 5 years. During the late spring or early summer (especially), following a rain, adult beetles emerge from the softened soil, where they had pupated, and like many species in this family have a strong attraction to lights. At this time of year many homeowners will notice these large, noisy beetles on the outside of screens of opened windows. Their large size and noisy flight behavior, when attracted to lights, is sometimes concerning to homeowners. Interventions: Beetles are harmless and will disappear when the lights are turned off. Should beetles manage to get inside, simply sweep them outdoors with a broom. Might be confused with: smokybrown cockroach, American cockroach.

Eastern Hercules beetle (Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Dynastes tityus): The Eastern Hercules beetle is one of the largest insects in the United States. It measures approximately 13/4 – 2½ in.. Males and females are sexually dimorphic: male beetles have a horn like structure that is used during competition with other males. The horn is absent in female beetles. Although the color patterns of Eastern Hercules beetles vary widely, beetles are commonly dull green with black or brown mottling on the wing covers; the thorax may or may not be spotted. Habits: The Eastern

Hercules beetle is native to Georgia and the Eastern United States. It is not an exotic species from a foreign land. Beetles live in the soil as larvae, eating rotted logs and other debris. During the summer adult beetles emerge from the soil where they had pupated, and like many species in the Scarabaeidae have a strong attraction to light. This tendency to move toward light attracts attention because of the insect’s visibility and large size. They are often found in parking lots and on front porches after having been attracted to outdoor lights in the summer. Interventions: None needed, as these insects are harmless. These beetles are sometimes kept as pets. Might be confused with: Because of their large size, many homeowners believe the Hercules beetle is an invasive/exotic species. It is not.

Blister beetles (Meloidae): Adult blister beetles are ½ to 1½ in. with a narrow, cylindrical, soft body. Blister beetles are long-legged, and have an obviously exposed head on a narrow thorax separated from the rest of their body by a long prothorax (neck). Many are various shades of gray with black highlights on their thorax and elytra, while others are vibrantly colored. Numerous species occur in Georgia and the Southeast. More than three dozen species are recorded from Georgia. There are more than 2,000 species worldwide. Habits: Adult blister beetles are medically important. Their blood (hemolymph) contains a chemical called cantharidin. When skin is exposed to cantharidin, severe blistering occurs – thus the name blister beetle. When ingested, cantharidin can be extremely toxic, or even deadly. Horses can become sickened, abort a foal, or die after eating alfalfa hay that is contaminated with blister beetles. Adult blister beetles are commonly found on flowers. They eat both leaves and flower petals, and in many cases numerous individuals of the same species can be found aggregating on a single flower head. Continued adult feeding on leaves can result in almost complete defoliation. The larvae of many species are predators of the immature stages of native bees. Interventions: None needed. If beetles are handled, resulting in blistering, or consumed, seek advice from a medical doctor or veterinarian if consumption was by an animal. It is advisable that hay used for feeding horses be inspected for the presence of blister beetles. Might be confused with: other beetles, especially darkling beetles.

Tiger beetles (Carabidae: Cicindelinae): Adult tiger beetles are ½ in., and have large eyes, long legs, and serrated mandibles. Many species are metallic green or blue, are quick to fly (and are fast fliers). Larval tiger beetles, with similar mandible types, are up to 1 in. and live singly in vertical burrows constructed on barren ground. Burrow openings are round, without a soil collar, 1/4 in. diameter, and 8 to 10 in. deep (some deeper). Habits: There are more than 100 species of tiger beetles in the United States, with some species threatened or endangered because of habitat loss. Tiger beetles are predatory as adults and larvae. As is typical of many predatory invertebrates, tiger beetles are extremely fast runners. They are attracted to light and can be found taking moths and other prey at lights. Tiger beetle larvae sit in their vertical burrow, with their head at the burrow’s entrance, lying in wait for prey to come close; ants are common prey of larval tiger beetles. Interventions: None needed. Tiger beetles are beneficial insects and do not bite or sting. Might be confused with: ground beetles and other beetles.

Southeastern Neighborhoods: A Guide to Identification and Management

Bombardier beetles (Carabidae: Brachininae: Brachinus spp.): Adult bombardier beetles are approximately 3/4 in., with black or iridescent black/blue/green elytra, an orange/red pronotum with rounded edges, and a pronounced red head with large eyes. Antennae are about half the length of the body and are fibrous. There are nearly 50 species in North America. Habits: Adult bombardier beetles are fast crawling, predatory beetles and, like other carabids, are often found at lights at night where they hunt prey. Bombardier beetles get their name because of their unique ability, when threatened, to mix several compounds together creating a chemical reaction that they shoot in a stream, reportedly at the temperature of boiling water. In his youth, the senior author of this bulletin picked up a bombardier beetle, against the better advice of his female co-author

LMA (and wife since 1994). It burned him and left a mark like one left by a burning match. Interventions: None needed, as bombardier beetles are beneficial predators. Should the handling of a bombardier beetle result in a chemical burn, chalk it up to lesson learned and don’t do it again. Might be confused with: ground beetles, tiger beetles, other beetles, especially false bombardier beetles.

Corn sap beetles (Nitidulidae: Carpophilus dimidiatus): Adult corn sap beetles are about 1/8 to 1/4 in. and stout. Unlike most beetles, their elytra (wing covers) are truncated and do not completely cover their abdomen, leaving about ⅓ of the abdomen exposed. They are generally brownish colored, with a matte or flat finish (not shiny). The antennae