Springtime Scouting for Plant Pests and Disease

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Scouting means to look for pests, disease, and more in the landscape. Learn how to effectively scout during our in-person workshop.

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Scouting is an important step of integrated pest management (IPM) and crucial for determining what issues might be affecting your plants. From there, gardeners and landscapers alike can determine the cause, whether to take action, and if so, what management techniques to use.This event will focus on scouting for pests and disease in the garden, identification techniques, edible gardening considerations, and the basics of IPM.Instructors:<ul><li>Jackie Lebouitz, Chemicals in the Environment Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County</li><li>Tracy Calla, Commercial Horticulture Program Specialist, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County</li><li>Mindy Hanak, Community and School Garden Coordinator, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County</li></ul>Applied for the following CEUs: 2 CORE (482/487), 2 MAXIMUMTime: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Cost: $20.00 per person (excluding additional Eventbrite fees), free for verified Sarasota County employees and non-CEU-seeking attendeesAdvance registration is required. You may buy your tickets online, but there is no option to pay in-person the day of the event.Please register for this event ONLY at <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmgorman%40scgov.net%7Ce83be682f8fa444d581a08d7f692da4b%7C9ac90fa4ea4648d79114bbf2fc554d0e%7C0%7C0%7C637248982908296211&amp;sdata=3CrEHFY%2BoKCv6bHoWdwvkhUsoynZO020anJoQnjmVZQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7Cmgorman%40scgov.net%7Ce83be682f8fa444d581a08d7f692da4b%7C9ac90fa4ea4648d79114bbf2fc554d0e%7C0%7C0%7C637248982908296211&amp;sdata=3CrEHFY%2BoKCv6bHoWdwvkhUsoynZO020anJoQnjmVZQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com</a> rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.For more information, contact Jackie Lebouitz at jlebouitz@ufl.edu.NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.---Type: Take a ClassTopic: Nature, LandscapeOrganization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

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