Bert Snyder, Vice President, Palmetto Exterminators
1.5 AIA LU’s (HSW/SD)—certificates of completion provided for architects and others upon request
We are becoming ever more adept at controlling flows of energy, air, and moisture with building enclosures. Sustainability has never had more traction with the pubic, the government, or the building industry. BUT…what about termites? Bert Snyder, a graduate entomologist and pest control professional, brings over 28 years of practical experience to bear on this problem. His company has documented thousands of buildings in South Carolina over the past 50 years. These records span years—and often decades—in the life of each structure. His presentation offers a real-world perspective on the interaction of insects and buildings:
- Subterranean and Formosan termites—truth vs. fiction—and their relationship with moisture.
- Lessons learned from problems of the 1990’s in termite control and building practices.
- What new construction trends—including green roofs, closed crawlspaces, foam insulation, and cladding selection—mean for termite and pest control.
- Case studies demonstrating the DOs and DON’Ts of typical construction details in relation to termite and pest control.
- Strategies for incorporating modern pest control practices into sustainable building design, construction, and maintenance.
Continuing education credit is available for architects, building officials, and others. Seating is first come first served. Q&A session will follow presentation.