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July 2026

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Get Bent Academy Two Day Basic Course in Honea Path, SC

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August 2026

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Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course August 10-11, 2026 At the Academy
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Bird Barrier Course August 12, 2026 At the Academy
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Nuisance Woodpecker Defense & Structural Restoration Workshop August 13, 2026 At the Academy
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A How-To with Hand Tools
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Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course August 14-15, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Get Bent Academy Two Day Basic Course in Pottstown, PA
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Get Bent Academy One Day Advanced Course in Pottstown, PA

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Aug 10 – 11Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course August 10-11, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Nuisance Woodpecker Defense & Structural Restoration Workshop August 13, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO A How-To with Hand Tools

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Aug 14 – 15Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course August 14-15, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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September 2026

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The Tactical Chimney Extraction & Eviction Workshop September 9, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Chimney Restoration & Technical Fortification Workshop September 10, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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From Cradle to Grave -The Lifespan of a Wildlife Company
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Vent & Dryer System Defense & Restoration Workshop September 11, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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CT Pest Association Fall Seminar
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The Tactical Chimney Extraction & Eviction Workshop September 9, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Chimney Restoration & Technical Fortification Workshop September 10, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO From Cradle to Grave -The Lifespan of a Wildlife Company

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Vent & Dryer System Defense & Restoration Workshop September 11, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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October 2026

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Branding on Social Media
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Elevated Exclusions 3-Day Course October 26-28, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Oct 26 – 28Elevated Exclusions 3-Day Course October 26-28, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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November 2026

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Ledge Protection Strategies for Wildlife Control Professionals
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Carcass Recovery & Odor Remediation Workshop November 18, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Attic Mitigation & Environmental Control Workshop November 19, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course November 20-21, 2026 At the Academy
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Carcass Recovery & Odor Remediation Workshop November 18, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Attic Mitigation & Environmental Control Workshop November 19, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Nov 20 – 21Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course November 20-21, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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December 2026

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Exclusion Masters Hand Tools 101 Workshop December 7, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course December 8-9, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Exclusion Masters Advanced Workshop December 10, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Zoonotic Disease Update - What You Need to Know but Wish You Didn't!
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Rope Descent System R.D.S. Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course December 11-12, 2026 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Exclusion Masters Hand Tools 101 Workshop December 7, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Dec 8 – 9Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course December 8-9, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Dec 11 – 12Rope Descent System R.D.S. Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course December 11-12, 2026 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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January 2027

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Structural Forensic Inspection & Estimating Workshop January 20, 2027 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Elevated Exclusions 3-Day Course January 21-23, 2027 At the Academy
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Structural Forensic Inspection & Estimating Workshop January 20, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Jan 21 – 23Elevated Exclusions 3-Day Course January 21-23, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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February 2027

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Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course February 24-25, 2027 At the Academy
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The Tactical Chimney Extraction & Eviction Workshop February 26, 2027 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Chimney Restoration & Technical Fortification Workshop February 27, 2027 At the Academy
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Feb 24 – 25Steep Slope Roof Pitch Traversing S.S.R.P.T. 2-Day Course February 24-25, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Chimney Restoration & Technical Fortification Workshop February 27, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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March 2027

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Nuisance Woodpecker Defense & Structural Restoration Workshop March 10, 2027 At the Academy
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Attic Mitigation & Environmental Control Workshop March 11, 2027 At the Academy
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Rope Descent System R.D.S. Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course March 12-13, 2027 At the Academy
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Nuisance Woodpecker Defense & Structural Restoration Workshop March 10, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Attic Mitigation & Environmental Control Workshop March 11, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Mar 12 – 13Rope Descent System R.D.S. Elevated Tasks 2-Day Course March 12-13, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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April 2027

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The Dirt Digger’s Guide to Subterranean Defense Workshop April 13, 2027 At the Academy
Gargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO
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Vent & Dryer System Defense & Restoration Workshop April 14, 2027 At the Academy
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Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course April 15-16, 2027 At the Academy
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Exclusion Masters Advanced Workshop April 17, 2027 At the Academy
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The Dirt Digger’s Guide to Subterranean Defense Workshop April 13, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Vent & Dryer System Defense & Restoration Workshop April 14, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Apr 15 – 16Exclusion Masters 2-Day Course April 15-16, 2027 At the AcademyGargoyle Academy, St. Louis, MO

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Elevated Exclusions 3-Day Course May 12-14, 2027 At the Academy
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Structural Forensic Inspection & Estimating Workshop May 15, 2027 At the Academy
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