2026 Northwest Florida Pest Management Conference and Wildlife Management

Get ready for the 2026 Northwest Florida Pest Management Conference and Wildlife Management! This in-person event is perfect for anyone passionate about pest control and wildlife management. Connect with experts, discover new techniques, and share your own experiences. Whether you're a pro or just curious, this conference has something for you. Don’t miss out on great networking and learning opportunities . New for 2026, on day 2, you will learn about Wildlife Management, including rodents,and the diseases you may encounter. Pathogen protection PPE is different from pesticide PPE, so you won't want to miss this new addition.

Info: Feb. 25 Registration -- 7:30 AM
8:00 AM – Tackling Pest Cockroach Problems—Ameya Gondhalekar
8:55 AM – What is that Dangerous Bug?--Phil Koehler & Rebecca Baldwin
WDO
10:10 AM– Sub and Drywood Termite Behaviors—Tae Young Lee
11:05 AM - Invasive Termite Biology and FDACS Program Updates. Johanna Welch
12:00 PM Free pizza with Exhibitors!
CORE
1:00 PM – Pollinator Protection—Anamika Sharma
1:55 PM – Safety in Rodent Management-- Claudia Riegel
L&O
3:00 PM – Lawn and Ornamental Insects -- Beth Bolles
3:55 PM –Bad Grasses: Identification and Control of Problem Turf Grasses, Diagnosis, Misidentification, and Control. Jennifer Bearden
Feb 26
8:00 AM – Rat Lungworm & Rodent Prevention--Claudia Riegel
8:55 AM AM – Kissing Bugs & Chagas Disease in the US—Dr. Norm Beatty
10:10 AM – PPE for Wildlife & Debris Removal 11:05 AM - – Wildlife Management-- Chris Iglesias Lunch Rabies, Epidemic Typhus 2:00-– Fleas – Dr. Anamika Sharma

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Niceville Community Center, 204 Partin Drive North, Niceville, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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