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Cooperative Extension Service: HOUSEHOLD & STRUCTURAL URBAN ENTOMOLOGY

Training Programs

Apprentice Termite Technician Training

The Apprentice Termite Technician School provides one day of intense instruction and hands-on experience for new termite technicians. Teaching includes the recognition of standard construction features, how they are built and how to treat them. This program is located at the Lakehouse at Sandhill REC (900 Clemson Road) in Columbia, SC.

Master Termite Technician Training

Master Termite Technician School provides practical training for experienced technicians and improves the quality of termite treatments. Instructors cover material in a classroom setting and through fieldwork at a house foundation with a variety of construction elements. Students are challenged by learning how to treat using a variety of techniques. After successful completion of a hands-on and written test, technicians are recognized as Master Termite Technicians. They are awarded a certificate and patches for their uniforms to signify their achievement.

Wood Infestation Report Training

The Wood Infestation Report Training provides attending Pest Management Professionals information that will allow them to issue Official South Carolina Wood Infestation Reports that adhere to the requirements set forth in Section 27-1085 (K) of the Rules and Regulations for the Enforcement of the South Carolina Pesticide Control Act. 

Fall Forum

An annual one-day educational opportunity for pest management professionals, housing managers, in-house pest management personnel, and other allied professionals to learn about interesting and pertinent topics in today's pest management world. Exhibitors are part of the program to spotlight their company and products and are also on hand to answer questions during the morning break and lunch.


2024 Programs

Termite Control Basics
Online
February 29

Wood Infestation Report Training
Lakehouse – Sandhill REC, Columbia
March 12
September 17

Apprentice Termite Technician Training
Lakehouse – Sandhill REC, Columbia
March 13
September 18

Master Termite Technician Training
Lakehouse – Sandhill REC, Columbia
April 10-11
October 16-17

Fall Forum
Online
October 30

Household & Structural Urban Entomology
Household & Structural Urban Entomology | 277 Poole Ag Center Clemson, SC 29634-0310