8th Annual Clemson Extension IPM Symposium Aiken Simulcast

8th Annual Clemson Extension IPM Symposium Aiken Simulcast

An all-day educational event providing horticultural professionals with scientific and practical tools to manage pests effectively.

By Clemson Extension Horticulture

Date and time

Thursday, October 23 · 9am - 4pm EDT.

Location

Aiken County Clemson Extension

1555 Richland Ave E Aiken, SC 29801

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Agenda

8:30 AM

Registration and Check-in

8:55 AM

Welcome

9:00 AM

Are Consumers Willing to Pay for a Scouting Program?

Drew Jeffers

10:00 AM

Fungicides for ornamental crops: Maybe more than you want to know!

Dr. Steve Jeffers

11:00 AM

You ain’t from here: Invasive tree pests in South Carolina

Dr. David Coyle

12:00 PM

Lunch

Catered by What's Cookin' Downtown.

1:00 PM

Pests of Woody Ornamentals and Their Management

Dr. Zee Ahmed

2:00 PM

Managing Weeds in Ornamentals

Dr. Ted Whitwell

3:00 PM

Diagnostic Tips

Dr. Xiao Yang

4:00 PM

Sign for credits and Adjourn

About this event

  • Event lasts 7 hours
  • Free venue parking

Want to attend the 8th Annual Clemson Extension IPM Symposium in Greer, SC, but don't want to drive to the Upstate?

Join Clemson Extension Horticulture Agent Vicky Bertagnolli on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in the assembly room at the Aiken County Clemson Extension office for the live broadcast of the 8th Annual Clemson Extension IPM Symposium.

The IPM Symposium is an annual event that provides up-to-date information for horticultural professionals on ornamental and turf pest management. This all-day event is designed to give participants direct access to researchers and obtain scientific and practical tools to manage pests effectively.

Participants will enjoy great information featuring live, remote speakers who will be broadcast to our location, an excellent lunch, and networking opportunities from the convenience of a comfortable Aiken County venue.

Take this opportunity to learn about the potential of adding new services to your current service offerings, pest management, and diagnostic tips, and gain CEUs if you are a currently licensed South Carolina pesticide applicator.

Credits offered:
6 SC Category 3
6 SCCLP

Participants must be present for the entire training to be eligible to sign for recertification credits.

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Clemson Extension is required by the USDA to offer program participants the opportunity to self-identify. By voluntarily providing us with your demographic information, we are able to more accurately document the impacts we are making to better the lives of the citizens of South Carolina.

Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, please notify our office ten days prior to the event.

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Frequently asked questions

Who do I contact if I have questions about this program?

Vicky Bertagnolli at vbertag@clemson.edu or (803) 761-0431

This event is marked as a simulcast. What does this mean?

This event features live, remote speakers who will be broadcast to our location.

Since this is a simulcast event, may I have the link to attend/join/watch online?

No. We'd like to spend the day with you! Plus, you'll need to be physically present to sign for your CEUs.

Is there a meal?

Yes. Lunch is included in your registration fee.

Are recertification credits available?

Credits offered: See event description/details. Participants must be present for the entire training to be eligible to sign for recertification credits.

I already have my SC pesticide license. How do I find my license number or check my credits?

To find your South Carolina pesticide license number or check your credit status, copy and paste https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/pesticide-regulation/recertification/index.html into your browser.

I am a SC Certified Landscape Professional. How do I check my credits or upload recert credits?

To check your SCCLP credit status or upload recertification credits, copy and paste https://www.clemson.edu/extension/scclp/certification.html into your browser.

Will this learning session be recorded?

No. The session is presented live, will not be recorded, and will not be available for later viewing or download.

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Clemson Extension Horticulture

Clemson Extension Horticulture Agents provide expertise on subjects such as fruits and vegetables, landscape, turf and ornamental plants, insects, and plant diseases in home gardening and commercial production.

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