Description:
This class covers both turf and ornamentals. Take Day 1 only to learn IPM philosophy, monitoring, and implementation strategies – or take the full three days for a comprehensive study featuring degree day models, improving soil health, insect and disease ID, creative ways of removing unwanted pests, and more! This is a core class in three certificate programs.
The full three-day range of topics will include:
Pesticide Toxicity and Environmental Contamination
Landscape IPM Philosophy
Turf IPM Fundamentals
Landscape IPM Monitoring
Tree/Shrub Insect Mite Pests (ID/Life Cycles)
Key Turf Diseases and IPM Cultural Management
Abiotic, Environmental, and Cultural Plant Disorders
BioControl: Recognizing/Using Beneficial Insects
Plant Disease Diagnostic Process
Pesticides Appropriate for an IPM Program
Biologically Healthy Soils
Pest Resistant Ornamental Plants
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Credits:
Day 1 Only: Certified Arborist: 5.5; BCMA Science: 1.5; BCMA Management: 4
All 3 Days: Certified Arborist: 16.5; BCMA Science: 10; BCMA Management: 6.5
Registration:
http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0401ca.html