Insect Light Traps & Flying Pest Management in Retail Food Establishments
March 03, 2026 08:30-10:00
New Jersey Environmental Health Association (NJEHA)
HTTPS://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Location
Tropicana Resort and Casino, Atlantic City
Contact Information
Virginia Wheatley
609-826-4935
609-826-4992
virginia.wheatley@doh.nj.gov
Public Health Core Competency Domain Information
N/A
Credits and Continuing Education Units
Public Health CE#22825: 1.50 hour(s)
Description
1. Presenter Background/Session Goals
Focusing on flying insects in food facilities and the role of light traps and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Approach.
2. Common Flying Pests such as filth flies, small flies, and stored product pests.
How they arrive, how to monitor, and related good hygiene.
3. Insect Light Traps (ILTs)
Trap types, placement, avoiding food, servicing and records.
4. IPM
Sanitation, waste management, providers, routine work, and adjustments.
5. Q&A.
Agenda/Additional Information
This class is one of many sessions presented during the NJEHA 3-day conference, March 1-3, 2026 held at the Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ. Registration for one day or three days is available. Total CEUs awarded depend on the number of sessions attended. For registration information and details, see our website at http://WWW.NJEHA.ORG
Presenters
Hank Hirsch, Certified Entomologist, Industry Professional, Consultant
Target Audience(s)
Academic - Student
Health Officer
Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)
Inspector (non-REHS)
Other