Granovsky Associates, Inc. - Urban & Industrial Entomologists
Training Services

Presentations & Technical Talks
  • Over 12 Potential Topics
  • Delivered in English, Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese

Dynamic and effective presentations provide practical and timely technical  information, which include: case studies, laboratory evaluations, and field tests. A variety of single and multi-day workshops can be presented in English, Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese. Contact us for any further information regarding availability and cost estimates.




Potential Presentation Topics
"Urban Pest Signs & Symptoms?"
Great visuals for the beginner or the seasoned veteran who believe they know it all. Tips for collection and organization of training materials associated with this topic.

"Reason for Poor Results with Cockroach Baits" Main causes covered include: active and inert ingredients, bait formulations, behavioral avoidance, environmental impacts, genetic aspects, life stage and sex.

"Pest Exclusion Opportunities & Solutions with Commercial Accounts" Review systems available for monitoring pest entry sites, problematic openings in facilities, impact of types of lighting, air flow issues, exterior vegetation issues and employee education needs.

"Fly Management, More than Light Traps" Reviews KEY basics for effective fly control, common problems with light trap use and will help participants develop their own customized fly control programs.

"Using Ant Biology for Improved Colony Management" In selecting the"right" ant bait, you should use biology, diverse formulations, good application techniques, and a variety of active ingredients to help ensure successful ant management.

"Effective Annual Cockroach Management for Dietary Areas" Dr. Ted has managed dietary areas at facilities located hours from his office with very effective results. This system provides positive results in both temperate and tropical kitchens.

"Insecticides: Modes of Action and Formulation Keys" Presented at Pest Management Canada 2010, in Ottawa, Ontorio. In depth description of modes of action of insecticides . PDF of Presentation.
"Pest Detection 101: Practical Tips for Detecting 6 Groups of Urban Pests" A program full of tips and tricks for effective pest detection in and around commercial and residential accounts.

"SCATS 101: Helping Service Technicians Know Their Scat" A solid knowledge of scat can actually increase the effectiveness of pest control services through more accurate pest detections and reduce numbers of call-backs and re-treatments.

"Bird IPM: Inspection, Process, Manage" A solid review of the key components of a good inspections of birds, followed by a systematic approach for an effective bird program, plus tips to effectively manage your overall program.

"Pest Management in Food Processing Facilities" Hundreds of pests can infest food processing facilities but HUMANS actually cause most food plant pest situations. This program is full of multiple concepts about effective, NON-CHEMICAL means for long-term management of pests.

"Pest Management in Health Care Facilities" A program that provides many insights into the workings of an effective pest management program for pests associated with health care facilities.

"Conducive Conditions for Termite Infestations" A strong review for termite inspectors, including: important inspection tools and equipment, diverse termite conducive conditions, and construction practices that influence infestations. This program is full of useful information for termite inspectors and is intended to help reduce costly errors.