Pest Management University (PMU)
The mission of PMU is to be a world leader in training the pest control industry by delivering quality instruction using science-based information on current technologies, with concern for the environment and human health. We do this through hands-on training and demonstrations at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research & Education Center in Apopka, FL. There are L&O and GHP course tracks offered.
We offer a one-day Basics course that provides a quick overview of essential information for new employees. The introductory course (Foundations) prepares professionals with an introduction and overview of landscape disease, insect, and weed IPM. The advanced course (Masters) follows Foundations and covers more advanced topics and demonstrations. Masters course participants can take the FL Pest Control Operator Exam on-site at the end of the course to become a Certified Pest Control Operator. Visit HERE for more information.
2026 OFFERINGS:
Lawn & Ornamental Foundations: January 14-16 – Register HERE
Lawn & Ornamental Basics: February 26 – TBD
Lawn & Ornamental Masters: March 11-13 – Register HERE
PMU Alumni Days: TBD
Lawn & Ornamental Basics: September 3 – Registration opens in summer
Lawn & Ornamental Foundations: October 14-16 – Registration opens in fall
Lawn & Ornamental Masters: December 2-4 – Register opens in fall
Southeast Pest Management Conference
The 2025 SE Pest Management Conference was a success!
The 2026 SE Pest Management Conference will be held in Gainesville, FL on May 5-6! Stay tuned for registration details.
In collaboration with Erin Harlow (UF/IFAS Extension Columbia Co.), I organize and host day 2 of the Southeast Pest Management Conference focused on lawn and ornamental management. The Southeast Pest Management Conference is a 2-day event dedicated to teaching the most recent research on urban structural and plant pest management to industry professionals. Several CEUs offered!
In-Service Training (IST) – Integrating biodiversity conservation and pest management in urban ecosystems
This 1.5 day workshop is designed to equip agents with the knowledge and resources to guide clientele on plant selection, landscape design, and pest management approaches to suppress pests and promote biodiversity in urban and residential landscapes!
Extension agents can register through the PDEC portal HERE
Urban Landscape Entomology 