2013 Green Industry Winter Updates
Posted: November 9, 2012
Photo: David J. Moorhead, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Ploioderma needle cast of pine (Ploioderma lethal) on Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)
These two hour long sessions will be delivered live over the internet to 17 locations around Pennsylvania. Each of the sessions will feature two speakers from the Penn State Extension Green Industry Team. The first speaker will deliver a one hour core topic (2 core re-certification credits) with practical information on selecting, mixing or applying pesticides more safely.
The second speaker will deliver a timely, researched-based presentation on a category topic that will prepare green industry professionals for the coming season.
Each category topic will give 2 category re-certification credits in categories 05, 06, 07, 10, 18, 22, 23 and/or private category.
The cost for each participant is $5.00 per session. The registration process varies by location. Please refer to the class location schedule.
Update #1: January 15, 2013 1:00-3:00 PM
Factors Which Can Impact Pesticide Efficacy
presented by Tom Ford
(2 core re-certification credits)
Overview of Turfgrass Pests from 2012
presented by Nancy Bosold
(2 re-certification credits in Category 07, 18, 23 & private)
Update #2: January 24, 2013 1:00-3:00 PM
Calculations for Mixing Small Amounts of Pesticide
presented by Lee Stivers
(2 core re-certification credits)
Diagnosis & Management of Conifer Diseases
presented by Bob Pollock
(2 re-certification credits in Category 05, 06, 18, 23 & private)
Update #3: February 7, 2013 1:00-3:00 PM
Biological Inoculants Mode of Action
presented by Steve Bogash
(2 core re-certification credits)
Biological Control of Greenhouse Insect Pests
presented by Ruth Benner
(2 re-certification credits in Category 06, 18, 22, 23 & private)
Update #4: February 18, 2013 1:00-3:00 PM
Pesticide Modes of Action
presented by Tim Abbey
(2 core re-certification credits)
Weed Identification by the Book
presented by Tom Butlzer
(2 re-certification credits in category 06, 07, 10, 18, 23 & private)
Update #5: March 1, 2013 1:00-3:00 PM
Calculations for Mixing Small Amounts of Pesticide
presented by Lee Stivers
(2 core re-certification credits)
2013 Season Predictions In Insect and Disease Management
presented by Sandy Feather
(2 re-certification credits in category 05, 06, 18, 23 & private)
