Purdue Pest Management Conference

Spider Management, Cockroach Identification, Use of AI Tools Hot Topics at Purdue Conference
Members from academia shared research on tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, and pest control industry veterans shared technical expertise on pests like spiders and cockroaches.
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Faith Oi on Where PMPs Fit into the One Health Initiative
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Carrie Campbell on One Health as Theme of Purdue Conference
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