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January 2020
“Working with Trees and Saw Safety” and “Safety Starts at the Tree: Basic Tree and Wood Biology”
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. We will talk about insect bites and stings, electrical/electrocution hazards, hand and power tools, slips, trips, and falls, and other related topics (personal protective equipment…
Find out more »March 2020
“Pest Management in Greenhouse Production” and “Green-Up 2020: Forecast for Turfgrasses and Pest Management”
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 to reduce pest pressure. Green-Up 2020: Forecast for Turfgrasses and Pest Management Dr. Clint Waltz, Dept. of Crop and Soil Science, University of Georgia As…
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“Influence on Landscape Management Practices on Household Pests” and “Identification and Management of Nuisance Insects, and Other Arthropods in Turfgrass”
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 practices can be changed to reduce and eliminate the incursion and spread of household pests. Identification and Management of Nuisance Insects, and Other Arthropods in…
Find out more »July 2020
“Biology and Management of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale” and “Disease Management in Turfgrass”
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 plants, and dispersal mechanisms. The speaker will update the recent research on management options, including effective insecticides and application timing. Disease Management in Turfgrass Dr.…
Find out more »September 2020
“Weed Management in Turfgrass” and “Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Urban Landscape”
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. Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in Urban Landscape Dr. Angel Acebes-Dorias, Dept. of Entomology, University of Georgia Brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive insect and…
Find out more »November 2020
“Insect Pest Management in Turfgrass” and “Common Disease Problems in Nursery Production”
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 fall armyworm. Common Disease Problems in Nursery Production Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Tennessee State University Several diseases threaten nursery production in the…
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