8:30 AM                               Check-in

8:50 – 9:00 AM                  Introductions / Housekeeping

9:00 to 10:00 AM              Calibration – A field Approach (33 minute video)

                                                William Haller, Professor, Invasive Weed Control,

                                                University of Florida, Gainesville

                                                Calibrating handguns, booms and granular spreaders

                                                Figuring out the Math

                                                Jane Morse, UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture Agent, Pinellas County

                                                Hands-on math exercises

CEUs:    Aquatic/NA/ROW/O&T/LLO/LCLM/Comm L&O/Pvt. Appl. Ag (pick one)

10:00 to 10:10                    Break 

10:10 to 11:00                    “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Lyme Disease, But Were Afraid To Ask”

Belinda Lambert, Env. Prog. Mgr., Stormwater Maintenance, Pinellas County Dept. of Environment & Infrastructure, Transportation & Stormwater Division

Lyme Disease is the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the United States, and reports of its incidence in Florida are rising as well.  Applicators in the field environment have a high risk of exposure, as the ticks that carry the disease are prominent in a variety of habitats.  They can be found in maintained lawns as well as in the overgrown brushy areas frequently associated with Rights of Way, pond margins and Natural Areas.  By being aware of the tick’s biology, recommended preventative measures, disease symptoms and pitfalls of diagnosis, the applicator can decrease the odds of being infected, and improve the chances of a prompt diagnosis and successful treatment if infection does occur.

CEUs:    Aquatic/NA/ROW/O&T/LLO/LCLM/Comm L&O/Pvt. Appl. Ag (pick one)  Get CEU form

11:00 to 12:00                    LUNCH ON OWN

12:10 to 12:35                    Which Herbicide to Use (pre-recorded IFAS CEU DAY)

Jason Ferrell, Associate Professor, Agronomy, Weed Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

How we select herbicides and what we should be doing to design a program that is tailored to the weeds on site.

12:35 to 1:00                       Herbicide Selection Activity

                                                Jane Morse, UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture Agent, Pinellas County

Scenarios are presented with different weeds in different locations and the best herbicides for control must be chosen using UF/IFAS publications.

CEUs:    Aquatic/NA/ROW/O&T/LLO/LCLM/Comm L&O/Pvt. Appl. Ag (pick one)

1:00 to 1:50                         Plant Management Regulations in Florida

                                                Jane Morse, UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture Agent, Pinellas County

Standards for certification including costs, exam process, re-certification requirements, pesticide record keeping, and regulated plant species are presented.

CEUs:    Aquatic/NA/ROW/O&T/LLO/LCLM/Comm L&O/Pvt. Appl. Ag (pick one)

1:50 to 2:00                         Break and get CEU form

2:00 to 2:50                         Understanding the Label (1 CORE CEU)

                                                Bob Albanese, Pinellas County Extension Specialist

Dissecting a label to quickly find needed information, federal requirements of what must be on the labee, contacting manufacturer, active ingredients, PPE, etc.

2:50 to 3:00                         BREAK 

3:00 to 3:50                         CORE “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” (1 CORE CEU)

                                                Jane Morse, UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture Agent, Pinellas County

                                                Test your knowledge and learn new things as we play the game.

3:50                                        Evaluations and get CEU form

CEUs provided:  2 maximum CEUs earned for (pick one):  Aquatic; natural areas (NA), Right-of-Way (ROW); Pvt. App. Ag.; Ornamental & Turf (O&T); Limited Lawn & Ornamental (LL&O); Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM); or Commercial Lawn & Ornamental (Comm. L&O).   Plus 2 CORE CEUs.

For more information please contact (727) 582-2562

Reservation policy

Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.