Turf & Outdoor Ornamental Pest Management

Tuesday, December 9th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Online

University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are pleased to host a virtual recertification training covering turf and outdoor ornamental pest management. Attending earns three pesticide applicator recertification credits.

Who should attend: This webinar is intended for anyone who manages pests of turf or other outdoor ornamentals, including landscapers, golf course managers, sod farmers, nursery owners, and managers of athletic fields. However, anyone interested may attend, and all Maine pesticide applicators may receive credit.

Cost: $15

Register Online

A Zoom link will be included in the notification sent upon registration.

Speakers:

  • Doug Van Hoewyk, Toxicologist, Maine Board of Pesticides Control – Toxicology of Neonicotinoid Alternatives in the Ornamental Landscape
  • Randy Prostak, Extension Weed Specialist, UMass Extension – Handling Two Major Groups of Weeds in Turf
  • Hillary Peterson, IPM Specialist & Entomologist, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry – How the Water Table Rules Your Turf: Smarter Timing for Fertilizer and Pesticide Applications
  • Amanda Couture, Manager of Pesticide Programs, Maine Board of Pesticides Control – BPC Update

Requirements:

  • Access to the Zoom platform.
  • Attendees must pass a quiz after the program to receive pesticide applicator credit.

For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard.maine.edu.

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