Pesticide Applicators attending will receive 5 L credits.
Program:
8:00 am Registration
8:20 am Welcome
Rachel Douglas, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Haywood County
8:30 am Licensed Applicator Responsibilities
Scott Few, NCDA&CS Pesticide Inspector I
9:30 am Bee Aware: How to Protect Pollinators
Bart Renner, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Transylvania County
In this talk, we will learn about the importance of pollinators to our green industry and how we can apply pesticide products while keeping these beneficial pollinators in mind. Pesticide applicator best management practices will be discussed, as well as navigating potential concerns that clients might have relating to pollinator safety.
10:30 am Break
10:45 am Holistic Tree Health- Keeping Trees Healthy to Resist Pests
Steve Pettis, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Henderson County
Learn how to care for trees to prevent pest issues in the landscape. In this talk, Steve will discuss what Best Management Practices (BMPs) are out there to put trees in a position to thrive. Learn how cultural practices can reduce pesticide usage, and is a crucial part of your IPM program in the landscape.
11:45 am Lunch Provided with Registration
12:45 pm Invasive Plant Management: Aftermath of Helene
Luke Owen, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Buncombe County
Learn about specific best management practices related to IPM and pesticide usage for invasive plants that are commonly found in the landscape, and prevent prevalence and establishment after Helene.
1:45 pm What is Wrong with my Plant? Diagnostic Steps to use in Problem Solving
Rachel Douglas, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Haywood County
In this talk, we will learn effective questions to ask, and evidence to look for when diagnosing the various environmental, and biotic factors of an ailing plant.
2:45pm Wrap Up & Evaluations
