Description:
This class will discuss identification of diseases, insects, and other ornamental pests through the use of signs and symptoms. We will discuss using integrated pest management to control pests on ornamental plants. This includes control methods and pesticide products. We will also consider ornamental plant applications and will review everything from equipment and techniques, to some of the unique concerns involved when doing foliar pesticide applications. This course carries 4 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2, P=2, M=0) and pesticide update credits (Ornamental and Shade Tree Category 6) from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.