September 29 - 30, 2025
Rodent Academy Training (RAT)
Hands-On Event
Seattle City Center
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Rodent Academy Training (RAT) is an advanced two-day program designed for pest management professionals who work in complex environments such as multifamily housing, commercial buildings, restaurants, and historic structures. This comprehensive course blends classroom learning with real-world fieldwork to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to manage rodents effectively and responsibly. Participants will explore inspection and monitoring techniques, exclusion strategies, baiting and trapping methods, and the latest technologies in rodent control. The curriculum emphasizes the role of pest professionals in public health, covering rodent-borne diseases, structural vulnerabilities, and compliance with evolving regulations. Special sessions will address rodent behavior in urban structures, managing infestations above ground level, and cost-effective alternatives to major repairs. The program concludes with an interactive roundtable on collaborative problem-solving in rodent control, bringing together insights from across the industry. Whether you're a technician, manager, or industry leader, RAT delivers the training needed to tackle today’s rodent challenges with confidence and innovation. |
Investment |
Member Early Registration: $300 / After September 6: $350 / After September 12: $400 / After September 20: $450 Non-Member Early Registration: $400 / After September 6: $450 / After September 12: $500 / After September $550 |
CEU |
WSDA: 10 credit hours to be applied for. ODA: 10 credit hours to be applied for. |
Space |
50 |
Agenda
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 |
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| 8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Registration & Welcome | |
| 8:30 AM | 9:30 AM | Rodents & Public Health: Understanding the Stakes | |
| 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Understanding Rodent Behavior in Urban Structures | |
| 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Networking Break | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Strategic Site Inspections: High-Risk Environments | Kurtis Brown |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch & Networking | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Exclusion Techniques: Blocking Access Without Breaking Budgets | Chris Somers, Rambo Total Pest Control |
| 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Networking Break / Jeopardy | |
| 2:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Hands-On Exclusion Challenge | Chris Somers, Rambo Total Pest Control |
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 |
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| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Vendor Showcase | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | Safe, Strategic Rodent Control in Sensitive Sites | Jeremy Hundley, Sprague Pest Solutions |
| 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Networking Break | |
| 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Collaborative Success: Community-Based Rodent Management | Claudia Riegel, City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board |
| 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Lunch & Industry Updates | |
| 1:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Fieldwork: On-Site Rodent Inspection & Monitoring Exercise | |
| 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Fieldwork Reflection | |