INVITATION TO ATTEND – REGISTRATION OPEN
You are cordially invited to attend and participate in the 32nd Vertebrate Pest Conference, a scientific forum for discussing and exchanging information on human-wildlife conflicts. The Vertebrate Pest Conference, held every two years, is the most recognized conference of its kind. Participants and attendees include leading authorities on vertebrate pest management from around the world. Papers are presented in English.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Rates extended through February 16th
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
CONFERENCE FORMAT
The conference will be held over 4 days and includes a field trip, held on the first day, as well as three days filled with special symposia and concurrent sessions. This format maximizes information exchange and provides networking opportunities that satisfies all interests in vertebrate pest management (e.g., management of birds, rodents, and predators; management in agricultural, urban, and natural landscapes; zoonotic and livestock diseases, etc.). Presentations range from practical management to more technical papers concerning research or new technology.
FIELD TRIP
The Conference begins with an optional full-day field trip on Monday, March 2. The field trip departs from Mission Valley Marriott at 7:00 AM. The field trip will include a tour of San Diego County, including stops at agricultural sites, stunning lagoons, the beach and more. We'll be learning about rodent management, protecting endangered birds through predator management, rodent detection dogs, and more. Lunch will be provided. Buses will return to the hotel by approximately 4:30 PM.
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF PARTICIPANTS
The Conference makes significant contributions toward understanding and resolving human-wildlife conflicts and wildlife damage problems, promoting better management methodology, and minimizing adverse environmental and ecological effects. Vertebrate pest management is applied ecology focused on improving agriculture, public and wildlife health, and conservation of natural and human-made resources. The Conference is a forum for sharing knowledge and experiences among researchers, administrators, extension personnel, educators, and practitioners in vertebrate pest management and wildlife damage problems.
Participants vary in professional background, but all have one common interest - wildlife as vertebrate pests. The following are representatives of past attendees:
- Animal control officials and personnel
- Private and commercial pesticide applicators
- Consultants in vertebrate pest problems
- Manufacturers and suppliers of vertebrate pest materials
- Health department officials and employees
- Agriculturists interested in predation and disease transmission reduction
- Extension specialists, advisors, and agents
- Foresters
- Wildlife departments (wildlife managers and enforcement agents)
- Pest control advisors (PCAs)
- Federal and state pesticide registration and regulatory agency administrators and staff
- Sanitarians
- Food processing and warehouse managers
- Educators - pest control subjects
- Students
- Researchers - (public agencies and private sector)
- Natural resource managers
- Private wildlife control operators
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
California Continuing Education (CE) credits for Pest Control Professionals (PCA, QAC, etc.) are anticipated. CE credit for other programs may also be available.