UPMTC
Stored product pests remain a significant concern for food manufacturers, processors, warehouses and grain storage facilities, where infestations can impact product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance and profitability.
To help industry professionals address these challenges, the Urban Pest Management Technical Committee (UPMTC) will host its Advanced Stored Product Pest Management Workshop from September 15-16 at Oklahoma State University's Horticulture Center and Stored Product Research and Education Center (SPREC) in Stillwater, Okla.
Designed for pest management professionals, food manufacturing personnel and quality assurance leaders, the two-day workshop combines expert-led instruction with practical, hands-on training, UPMTC said.
The first day features presentations from leading researchers and industry experts covering topics critical to modern food facilities, including FSMA and audit-ready Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, insect monitoring strategies, emerging pest threats, mold and fungi-associated pests, and the latest research and technologies in stored product pest management. Attendees will gain insights from specialists representing academia, government, manufacturing and professional pest management.
On day two, participants move from the classroom to the field at SPREC, where interactive training stations reinforce key concepts, according to UPMTC. Sessions include flour mill inspection techniques, stored product insect identification, pheromone monitoring and mating disruption strategies, and advances in commodity fumigation technology. A highlight of the program is Dr. Carol Jones' grain bin safety and fumigation demonstration, emphasizing the importance of proper safety procedures in grain handling environments.
What distinguishes this workshop is its unique blend of scientific research, regulatory guidance and real-world application, UPMTC said. Participants will leave with practical tools they can immediately implement to strengthen pest prevention programs, protect food products and support compliance efforts, according to the committee.
For more information, visit UPMTC.org.
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