WCT Instructional Seminars

18th Annual Wildlife Control

Instructional Seminar

January 16 - 18, 2012

Las Vegas, NV

 

 


 

 

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WCT Magazine created the annual WCT Seminars after recognizing a need for hands-on information and techniques specific to the wildlife control industry.  Industry personnel immediately took to the seminar and the knowledge it contained asking for more.  Since the first seminar in Chicago 1995, WCT Magazine has been providing this unique learning environment annually to anyone interested in the wildlife damage management and control field.

 

Even today, WCT Magazine continues to focus on improving the wildlife control industry and strives to offer relevant presentations for both the individual new to wildlife damage management and the seasoned professional.  Our combination of industry related topics presented by leading field experts, product manufactures, researchers, college professors, and representatives of government agencies makes the WCT Instructional Seminars a unique training event.  This approach allows attendees an look at the entire wildlife damage control industry versus just a snap shot on one specific area. 

 

Attendee comments always mention the passion everyone has for improving themselves.  It is this driving force for industry and self improvement our attendees have that frequently leads to one on one or small group discussions in to the early morning hours leaving everyone hoarse from talking.  At anytime discussions can be heard that range from what price to charge to tips on removing conflicts or performing building repairs.  And this doesn't even include the scheduled classes, round table discussions and networking opportunities.

 

To view the previous courses that have been presented over years, scroll down or click on a specific year below.

 

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

 

 

1995    Back to Top

 

USDA/APHIS/ADC Research Program

Raccoons in Chimneys

Muskrat Damage Control, Connibear and Colony Traps

Mole Control

Urban Geese

Rabies and other Zoonotic Diseases

Snares:  Construction and Use

Preliminary Results of 2 Year Relocation Study

Snake Problems and Solutions

Coyote Control

Bat Control Techniques

An Overview of Bird Damage Control Techniques

Beaver Control

Legal Aspects of Urban Trapping

Raccoons in Dwellings

Skunk Trapping Techniques

Groundhog Trapping Techniques

Eastern Coyote and Otter Control

German Nuisance Species, Muskrat, Nutria, Stone Martin, Feral Cat

 

1996    Back to Top

 

The USDA/APHIS/ADC Research Program

Snaring Techniques for Beaver

Overview for Liability Insurance for the ADC Field

Updated Version of Bat Control Techniques

Canada Geese

Urban Demographics and Raccoons

Raccoon Relocation Study

Promotional Techniques in the ADC Field

Coyote Control

Mole Control

Squirrel Techniques

Bird Damage Control Techniques

Control of Grubbing Skunks

Beaver Control

Urban White-Tailed Deer Techniques

How to Start and Run a Successful Business

Snake Control Techniques

Equipment Basics

 

1997    Back to Top

 

Groundhog Control

Snaring Techniques for Beaver and Coyote

Snake Control Techniques

Bird Control Techniques

Updated Version of Bat Control Techniques

Exclusion Techniques

Using Multiple Catch Traps for Squirrels

Western Coyote Control

Population Dynamics

Flying Squirrel Techniques

Business Organization

Control of Stinging Insects

Effective Use of Gas Cartridges

Mole Control

Controlling Pocket Gophers

Chemical Immobilization

Trap Basics

 

1998    Back to Top

 

Population Dynamics and Animal Behavior

Exclusion Techniques

Updated Version of Bat Control Techniques

Accounting Procedures

Disease Factors in Urban Animal Populations

Organizing a Service Vehicle

Eastern Coyote Control

Working with your Fish and Game Departments

Agriculture Explosives for Beaver Dams

Business Organization and Effective Marketing

Bird Control Techniques

Snaring Urban Beaver

Adding Wildlife Control to your Existing Pest Control Business

Updated Skunk Techniques

Squirrel Techniques

Trap Basics

Snake Control Techniques

 

1999    Back to Top

 

Bird Control Techniques

Snaring Techniques

Diseases

Bat Control Techniques

Effective Advertising

Coyote Control

Business Organization

Mole Control

Gas Cartridges for Coyotes (Denning Coyotes)

Maintaining a Professional Image

Prairie Dogs

Updated Skunk Techniques

Raccoon Control

 

2000    Back to Top

 

Marketing Tips

Beaver Control in Public Places

Snakes

Repellants and their place in Control Programs

Electronic Call Devices

Beaver Control with 330s

Exclusion / Prevention Methods

Accident Stats for the Industry

Risk Management, Real Risk and How to Cover your Risk

Wildlife Diseases

Electronic Fences for Raccoons and Skunks

Software for the NWCO

Equipment, Gadgets and Modifications

Raccoons in the Chimney

Noises in the Wall

Add-ons for Profit

 

2001    Back to Top

 

Collarum, Canine Restraint Device

Urban Coyote Study

Leading Technologies for NWCOs

Bats in Buildings

University of Nebraska Web Page

Beaver Flow Devices

Moles, Voles, & Money

Traps and Baits for Raccoons, Opossums, Skunks, and Groundhogs

Professional Marketing

Practical Pigeon Work

Traps and Baits for Muskrat, Squirrel, and Mink

Commercial Accounts:  Consideration and Pricing

Traps and Baits for Coyote and Beaver

Pricing – How Much Should I Charge

 

2002    Back to Top

 

Nuisance Animal Control in Industrial Plants

Intergraded pest Management in Nuisance Wildlife Control

Animal Rights – A Growing Threat To Your Business

Writing Articles

Predator Control at Nesting Grounds

Non-Chemical Control of Stinging Insects

Using Common Data from your Business

Damage Control Tactics above the Gutter Lines

Business Basics

Mist Nets and Bird Control in Shopping Centers

Federal Wildlife Control Programs and Private Industry Control

Live Trapping of Honey Bees

United Insurance Agency

Urban Coyote Study

Animal Behavior Changes due to Human Influence

Muskrat Control

 

2003    Back to Top

 

Internet Basics

Basic Rope Work

Media Relations

Current Use and Features of the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management

How to Go from Part Time to Full Time

Beaver Damage Control

Interaction Between Agency Personnel and The Wildlife Control Operator

Feral Cats, Trapping and Handling

Badger Project, USA & Canada

Javelina as Urban Pests

Chemical Immobilization

Control of Mice and Rats

Removing Burrowing Rodents

Business Start Up

Trapping Basics

Basic Exclusion Techniques

Ladder Safety

Keeping a Professional Image

Starting Out in Mole Control

Fly-Bye ™ Bird Control Products

Wildlifepro ® Software Products

Bears and Snares

 

2004    Back to Top

 

WCO Ethics

Humane Relocation

Understanding Business Insurance

Effective Snaring

Odor Control

Equipment Safety

Time Management

WCO Public Relations

Being a Successful WCO

Human Conflicts with Wildlife – Do Perceptions Reflect Reality?

Personal Marketing

Developing an operations Manual

Effective Old Fashion Business

How to Bid a Net Job

Southeastern Snakes

Nutria Control

Inspections

Porcupine Control

Armadillo Control

Squirrel Control

Working with Interns

Identifying and Handling Snakes

Cage Trapping Wild Hogs

 

2005    Back to Top

 

Vole Control

Electrical Safety

Promotional Materials and Marketing Strategies

Raccoon Removal from Chimneys

Choosing the Proper Respirator

Western Tips and Tricks

Snaring Tips & Tricks

Electronic Callers

Profits in the Attic:  Attic Insulation Removal & Installation

Feral Cats, Desert Tortoise, Public Perception

Effective Bird Control

Odor Control Part II

Midwest Tips & Tricks

Producing Instruction Videos

Eastern Tips & Tricks

Stinging Insects

Ladder Safety

 

2006    Back to Top

 

Small Rodent Inspection / Exclusion

Public Relations

Introduction to Bat Management

Keys to Running a Successful Business

Double Standards

Importance of State Associations

Is Avoidance of Competition between WCO and WS Possible?

Success with the Hancock Beaver Trap

Repairing Wildlife Damage

Goose Management

Bat Exclusion

Electronic Trap Checks

Fall Protection Training for the WCO

Electrical Safety

OSHA Regulations

Canine Control

The Future of the ICWDM

 

2007    Back to Top

 

USDA/WS vs. WCO non-competition

Groundhogs with and without Traps, Use of “Varmitgetter” and Snares

Connections and Relationships between WCO’s and State University Extension Systems

Shooting in an Urban Environment / Deer Reductions in Suburbs

Benefits of Pest Control and an Add-on

Municipal Animal Control Work as an Add-on Service

Marketing in the 21st Century

Advanced Exclusion Techniques, 301, Bats, Mice, Snakes, Squirrels

100 things that Work for Me

Safety Motivation

Emerging Disease / Public Safety

Flock Dispersal

Marketing your Services

Presenting a Professional Image

Business Insurance

Crawl Spaces

Paralleling Industries: Pest & Nuisance Wildlife Control One in the Same

NPMA's Wildlife Committee Chair on the role NWSAC Plays for USDA/APHIS/Wildlife Services

 

2008    Back to Top

 

Animal Biology – Communication with Customers

Inspections

Connections and Relationships between WCO’s and State University Extension Systems

Ladder Usage

Necropsy on a Female Coyote

Ethics for Professional Wildlife Control Operations

Zoonotic Diseases

The Future of Bird control

Basic Trapping

Safety Program 1

Pitfalls in Pricing a Large Bird Job

NWCOA Euthanasia Standards

Urban Coyote Removal

Safety Program 2

Pest Control Challenges when entering the Wildlife Control Field

 

2009    Back to Top

 

Web Resources

Geese

Outlook and Opportunities, Don’t Fear the Bear

Vendor Presentations

Lifts for Residential Work

OSHA Certification Online

Feral Hogs

Being the Wife of a NWCO

Effective Television Advertising

Pellet Rifles

Pest control Licensing & Networking

Urban Coyotes

Diseases

Pricing Consideration and Strategies

Pros and Cons of Accepting Credit Cards

Structural Pest Birds

 

2010    Back to Top

 

Old Fashioned Business in Today’s Changing Environment

Safety Overview – From Crawl to Cap

Personal and Professional Ethics, The Foundation for Success

Sound Suppression

Understanding and Dealing with ACO’s

Problem Animals, Tips & Tricks

Basic Trapping Techniques

Running a Mobile Office from your Truck

Electrical Safety

World of Pigeons

Working with Airports

Using Electronic Callers for Wildlife Removal

Professionalism

 

2011    Back to Top

 

Starting Out in Mole Control

Influencing Nuisance Wildlife Management Public Policy

Chimney Swifts, Starlings, and House Sparrows, Oh My!

Inspecting, Repairing, and Working With Slate

Wildlife Damage at an International Level

Identification and Management of Commensal Rodents I

Identification and Management of Commensal Rodents II

Dealing with Woodpecker Damage

Dealing with Every Day Parasites

Interacting with WCO's in the Private Sector

Surviving an IRS Audit

Adding Pest Control to your Business

Increase Your Business Bottom Line Using Smart Marketing

Utilizing Game Cameras for Wildlife Control

Integrated Beaver Management

Gopher Control - Do's and Don'ts

Wildlife Rabies in the US

Building Weak Points: Vents and Fans

The Commonsense Approach to Ladder Safety

Break Out Session - Bat Management: 201

Breakout Session - Urban Coyote Control

 

 

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