With a tongue-in-cheek theme of “(R)Evolution,” Andy Linares, proprietor of Bug Off Pest Management Middle in New York Metropolis, was the grasp of ceremonies for the 18th version of the New York Pest Expo (NYPE).
The occasion passed off Nov. 12, as it’s a NYPE custom to host it close to Veterans Day. It was as soon as once more held on the DoubleTree by Hilton Lodge Fort Lee (N.J.) – George Washington Bridge. Qualifying attendees obtained state licensing credit in classes 7A, 7F and eight.
Linares advised Pest Administration Skilled (PMP) he was thrilled to have attendees in a position to collect once more in-person, after the pandemic compelled the 2020 version of the NYPE to morph right into a sequence of small-scale seminars at Bug Off’s headquarters in Manhattan. Nonetheless, he famous, “We have been in a position to convey individuals collectively in-person even then, as a result of we took security precautions like limiting attendees, masking and social distancing. I consider we be taught higher in particular person, collectively.”
Planning for the 2022 version of NYPE already is underway. It’s scheduled to happen on the DoubleTree on Nov. 10, Linares stated. Be taught extra about NYPE’s previous (and future) on-line at BugOffPCCenter.com/pest-management-new-york-pest-expo.
Registered attendees arrived early for the NYPE to seize their nametags and breakfast of a New York model bagel, a danish and an apple to go together with their espresso, tea or comfortable drink. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
From left, Robert Reiss, 5-Star, Brooklyn, N.Y.; NYPE emcee Andy Linares; NYPE presenter Lou Sorkin, BCE; and Jean Robert Pierre, Energy Guard, Brooklyn, N.Y., strive crickets and tequila on the post-event reception. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
Andy Linares was in his “ringmaster” ingredient as he welcomed attendees to the occasion. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
City rodentologist and PMP Corridor of Famer Dr. Bobby Corrigan (Class of 2008) spoke twice on the occasion. Within the morning, he coated the evolution of rodent pest administration, and within the afternoon, he defined how “The Rodent Management Revolution Continues.” PHOTO: PMP STAFF
In his typical partaking, humorous however fact-filled approach, Catchmaster’s Dr. Stanton “Capt. Stan” Cope defined the historic influence pest administration had on not solely public well being, however historical past. Attendees won’t ever hear ABBA’s 1974 hit track “Waterloo” the identical approach once more. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
Wearing his typical Mattress Secure BodySafe inspection swimsuit, Jeff “The Pest Coach” McGovern gave attendees an summary of among the newest and biggest mechanical, monitoring, trapping, inexperienced, exclusion, sanitation, security and private safety tools accessible right this moment. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
After the morning periods, attendees loved lunch and a while to go to the various exhibitors earlier than heading again into the ballroom for afternoon periods. Pictured is simply one of many two rooms. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
The NYPE is understood for its many door prizes and worth breaks on merchandise. Dwight Singletary, proprietor of D.S. Exterminating in New York Metropolis, gained a PMP journal cowl poster for being among the many first within the viewers to profess that he loves rock n’ roll. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
“Pests and pandemics” was the theme of Entsult Associates’ Lou Sorkin, BCE, the occasion’s closing presenter. Per custom, he stuffed a complete desk within the ballroom with some specimens from his reside insect and arachnid assortment. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
Dr. Invoice Robinson, who lately joined The Fountainhead Group, received into the historical past (and future) of trade software know-how throughout his NYPE presentation. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
Marvin Rodrigues, a 22-year trade veteran, obtained a door prize of the Truman’s Information to Pest Administration Operations, courtesy of PMP journal. The trade “bible” is obtainable for buy at MyPMP.internet/store. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
Linares studies that this yr’s NYPE attendance was the most important it’s been in 5 years. PHOTO: PMP STAFF
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