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April 11, 2026
8:30AM - 12:30PM PST

OPCA Ant ID Lab

Technical Sessions

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305

OPCA Ant ID Lab

Join the Oregon Pest Control Association for a hands-on Ant Identification Laboratory at Chemeketa Community College. Led by Dr. Laurel Hansen, this small-group session is designed for pest management professionals who want to build confidence using identification keys and microscopes to correctly identify a variety of ant specimens.

Event Details
Date: Friday, April 11
Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (Check-in begins at 8:00 AM)
Location:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
Room number to be announced
Format: Hands-on laboratory workshop
Registration Limit: 24 attendees (no walk-ins)
Registration
$165 OPCA Member / $205 Non-Member
Space is limited to 24. Payment must be complete to secure your seat. No walk-ins permitted.

Attendees will work in a laboratory setting with preserved specimens, identification keys, and dissection microscopes. The instruction manual and ant specimens will be yours to keep at the end of the workshop.

What’s Included
Preserved ant specimens for hands-on identification
Guided instruction using professional identification keys
Use of dissection microscopes in the lab
Instruction manual + specimens to take home
Note: Participants will complete a brief Chemeketa course application onsite.
Continuing Education
ODA: 4 regular credits
WSDA: 4 credits approved (Course: 2026-335-A)
Questions?
The best way to reach us is by email at smalone@opca.org.

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