16 Years of Pest Control Training Courses
We offer a wide range of classroom and hands-on field training.
Since 2007 Pest Management University (PMU) has been the world leader for education in the pest management industry. Make PMU part or your company’s pipeline for creating a well-trained workforce.
Attendees have come from over 20 states and countries around the world to attend PMU. Course content also applies to anyone in a field related to pest management including public health, schools, food safety, or regulatory fields.
Course content emphasizes hands-on learning. We balance college-level presentations with real-life experience. Our unique facility at PMU includes a 1200 square foot single family home and a 6,000 square foot “elements” area with every common construction type and wood destroying organism damage present.
INSTRUCTORS
Dr. Oi is the director for Pest Management University and Florida’s Statewide School IPM program. She also directs graduate students and works closely with industry on research designed to solve pest problems important to Florida. Dr. Oi earned her Ph.D from the University of Florida (Gainesville), Entomology and Nematology Department., where she studied termite-foraging dynamics. She received her M.S. from the University of Hawai’i, Mānoa, Department of Entomology, where she worked in agriculture.
Dr. Chris Marble is an associate professor of ornamental and landscape weed management in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida. Dr. Marble’s research and extension programs focus on developing new methods of weed control using an integrated approach combining both chemical and non-chemical treatments, as well as understanding how nursery production practices influence weed growth and crop performance. Chris travels extensively throughout Florida and beyond to help nursery growers and landscape professionals solve real-world weed management challenges.
Dr. Adam is an associate professor of turfgrass and ornamental entomology at the University of Florida. Dr. Dale and his lab study pests of turfgrass and ornamental plants, and how to control them using integrated pest management. Dr. Dale’s extension programs provide research-based information to help the pest control industry manage the urban landscape.
Joe Jonovich has a M.S degree from the University of Florida, Entomology and Nematology Department. Joe has been in industry for over 25 years. He has owned his own pest management company, worked for a large manufacturer, worked as a technical director for a Top-20 company, and currently offers training and consulting for the pest management industry and related fields.
John earned his BS and MS in Entomology from Texas Tech University and his PhD in Urban Entomology from Texas A&M University. After graduation, he joined the industry and moved to Florida in 1988. He has held many positions including R&D, Sales, Business Management and Regulatory Affairs but his real passion has been field based research and development, a position he held for almost 25 years. He retired from Bayer Environmental Science in 2021 and is an educator and contract researcher in the pest management industry. He and his wife Lisa have two sons, Jack and Andy and live in the Vero Beach area.
Dr. Johnalyn Gordon is an assistant professor of urban entomology, based at the University of Florida IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky where she studied health impacts of bed bugs and applied cockroach management, and her M.S. from the University of Florida (Ft. Lauderdale) studying termite chemical ecology and bait efficacy. Johnalyn has a passion for purpose-driven research that supports the pest management industry and benefits residents of the state of Florida and beyond.
Derek Yan is an environmental consultant with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) with a focus on pest control. He is a double-gator, with a Bachelor’s and Master’s both in Entomology at the University of Florida. He has experience with mosquito identification having taken the identification course at FMEL and started at FDACS as a mosquito outreach advisor. Derek’s first experience with the pest control industry began with HomeTeam Pest Defense, of which he spent 5 years learning about applying pesticides as a technician. Now he is using his experience to educate others on Florida’s rules and statutes. Derek also administers the state certification exams.
Josh Johnson is the South-East Cost Territory Sales Manager For Control Solutions Inc.After entering the pest management industry by chance in 2010 (Falcon Lawn & Pest), he moved through a variety of roles. Over time he developed his skills and knowledge of the people, biology, and chemistry that shape the life of a pest management professional. His passion is educating PMPs both through Pest Management University and his role at Control Solutions Inc. Josh holds a B.S. in Business Administration, is licensed in GHP and WDO in Florida, and is a proud graduate of multiple PMU programs. He lives an active life in Altamonte Springs were he enjoys playing a variety of sports and music, spending time with his loved ones.
Chris Iglesias is a Technical Representative for Rockwell Labs Serving Florida and the Caribbean Region. Serving the pest management industry since 2005, he has moved from Technician to Owner Operator and other various roles in the industry. Over time he honed his skills and knowledge of building structures, biology, chemistry and wildlife that shape the life of a pest management professional. His passion is educating PMPs both through Pest Management University and his role at Rockwell Labs. Chris holds a license in GHP and WDO in Florida, HAZWOPER Certification, recently passed the A.C.E certification in 2024 and is a proud graduate of multiple PMU programs. He lives an active life in Orlando where he enjoys naps, motorcycle riding, fishing, exploring for bugs with his kids, and spending time outdoors.
Louis Witherington has been studying insects since he was a kid as both his parents were entomologists. He owned and operated his own pest management company for 25 years and has bought and sold multiple pest management companies during his 35 years as a Florida certified operator. He is a member of Florida A&M Entomology’s Field Day Advisory Council, and Florida Department of Agriculture’s Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council. Louis currently is an operations consultant for a PCT top 10 company, as well as an independent consultant for the US Navy’s Caribbean new construction projects. He received an A.S. degree in Structural Pest Control and an A.S. in Business Management
Brett Bultemeier is the extension assistant professor in the Pesticide Information Office at the University of Florida. He has over 20 years of working with and around pesticides. Over these 20 years he has worked in the field as an applicator, did a graduate program focused on pesticide usage in aquatic plant management, and spent over 8 years working in private industry before returning to UF. As part of the Pesticide Information Office Brett is tasked with overseeing pesticide testing, coordinating recertification curriculum and efforts, and overall developing a focus on pesticide safety throughout the state. He began this role in November of 2019.Brett has his BS in Biology and Environmental Studies from Manchester University, and a MS and PhD in Agronomy from UF.
Dr. Corrigan has been active in urban pest management for over 30 years. He serves as consultant who specializes in urban rodent pest management on a national and international scale and also as a rodent control consultant for several cities around the USA. Dr. Corrigan has published over 160 technical articles in pest control and has authored or co-authored four textbooks and several book chapters. He has lectured in 46 states and 12 countries around the world. He has appeared in Time Magazine, The New York Times, National Geographic, The CBS Sunday Morning Show, The New Yorker Magazine, and multiple international radio shows and on-line magazines.
Dr. Harmon joined the UF Department of Plant Pathology in 2003, with responsibilities in extension focused on plant disease detection and diagnosis. Her extension program is built around plant disease diagnosis and training in the Plant Diagnostic Center. The center serves a wide variety of extension clientele in Florida, the US, and abroad, directing plant problem diagnosis and training diagnosticians and plant professionals.
POPULAR COURSES
Termite Foundations
This is the introductory course covering Termites and Wood destroying organisms. This course covers termite biology, product labels, laws & regulations, graphing, treatment techniques, slab types, treatment calculations, spill clean-up, and hands-on inspection of slab types & building elements. Emphasis is on being able to perform pest management effectively and safely. This course is designed to benefit both people brand new to the industry and people with over 30 years of experience. Even experienced pest control operators are surprised how much they learn.
GHP Foundations (General Household Pests)
This is the introductory course covering General Household Pests including ants, roaches, rodents, laws & regulations, flies, mosquitoes, and spill clean-up. Emphasis is on being able to perform pest management effectively and safely. This course is designed to benefit both people brand new to the industry and people with over 30 years of experience. Even experienced pest control operators are surprised by how much they learn.
L & O Foundations (Lawn & Ornamentals)
This course is designed to be an introduction to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Lawn and Ornamental Pests (L&O) in residential and commercial settings. Emphasis is on getting students capable of performing IPM safely and effectively. Topics covered include: Safety & PPE, Proper Measuring, Plant Health Care, Equipment Use & Calibration, Weeds, Turfgrass Anatomy & Maintenance Requirements, Turf Diseases, Product Rotation, Ornamental Diseases, and Ornamental Pests. Learn the biology of common L&O pests Review the labels of commonly used L&O products and learn about label updates Learn the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Understanding the requirements of FS 482 and 5E-14 as it relates to L&O Practice pest scouting and inspections and develop treatment strategies focused on IPM. Vehicle inspections and a spill drill are covered.
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