Training & Continuing Education

At Black Widow®, staying ahead of pest and rodent behavior isn’t optional — it’s the foundation of effective Integrated Pest Management. Every year, our technicians complete continuing education and hands-on training to keep their methods grounded in the latest science, regulations, and field-tested techniques. The pests evolve, the buildings change, and the regulations shift. Our team trains so we’re always a step ahead.

We’re proud to train under Dr. Robert Corrigan, one of the most respected urban rodentologists in the world. Dr. Corrigan has spent more than 30 years studying rodent biology, behavior, and control. He is the principal instructor for the New York City Department of Health’s Rodent Control Academy, has authored four textbooks and over 160 technical articles, and serves as a rodent control consultant to cities across the United States and internationally. He has been featured in The New York Times, National Geographic, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and CBS Sunday Morning.

For a New York City pest control company, there is simply no better source of rodent expertise. Learning directly from Dr. Corrigan means our technicians understand not just how to treat an infestation, but why rats and mice behave the way they do in dense urban environments — and how to stop infestations at the source rather than chasing symptoms.

Rodent biology, behavior, and habitat — the science behind effective, long-term control

Field diagnostics — reading the signs of an active infestation and identifying conducive conditions

Site-specific problem solving for commercial buildings, multi-family housing, food service, and construction sites

The latest IPM techniques that reduce pesticide use and protect people, pets, and the environment

New York State and City regulations, label compliance, and Green Shield Certified product knowledge

Emerging pest pressures — from new bed bug resistance patterns to shifting rodent populations across the five boroughs

When you hire Black Widow®, you’re not just getting a technician with a license — you’re getting a team that has trained under the people who literally wrote the textbooks. That translates directly into faster diagnosis, smarter treatment plans, fewer callbacks, and lower long-term pesticide use for your property.