Working with Trees and Saw Safety Dr. Ellen Bauske, Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia This webinar will target workers and employers providing skilled support services, site clean-up services, and recovery activities. This includes workers in the tree care industries, landscape industry, grounds and maintenance, and others who clean up after the storm-damaged trees. […]

Pest Management in Greenhouse Production Dr. Eric Rebek, Dept. of Entomology, Oklahoma State University Greenhouses are perfect environments for plants and insects. Some of these insects are pests while others can be used as biological control agents to manage pest species. This webinar will focus on the most common greenhouse pests and biological control strategies […]

Influence on Landscape Management Practices on Household Pests Dr. Daniel Suiter, Dept. of Entomology, University of Georgia The outdoor landscape can provide conducive conditions for many arthropods, which can be household pests. This webinar will discuss landscape practices such as placement and type of plants, mulch, and water near the house’s foundation, and how these […]

Biology and Management of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Dr. Yan Chen, Louisiana State University Crape myrtle bark scale is an invasive insect native to Asia. This pest was recently introduced in Texas and spreading across the southern states. The speaker will provide information on the biology of this pest, such as life cycle, generations, host […]

Weed Management in Turfgrass Dr. Patrick McCullough, Dept. of Crop and Soil Science; University of Georgia Weeds continue to be a significant challenge for the turfgrass managers, including golf courses, sod farms, and residential and public landscapes. The speaker will update the audience regarding the recent research findings on effective herbicides against various weed species. […]

Insect Pest Management in Turfgrass Dr. David Held, Dept. of Entomology, Auburn University The speaker will give an overview of major turfgrass pests in the southern US. The biological information of the pests that are related to management will be discussed. The speaker will update listeners on research results from recent insecticide efficacy trials, including […]