We
hope you can attend Turf and Landscape Pest
Problem Updates:Tuesdays On Zoom! You may attend one, two or all three of these
sessions. Earn 1.0 NYS DEC Pesticide Recertification Credit in Categories 3A or 10 for each session you attend. If you have any questions
after reading this, please call David Chinery or Marcie Vohnoutka at (518) 272-4210 or email dhc3@cornell.edu
Course Location:How Are We Doing This?
This class will be offered using Zoom, the cloud-based video communications app.You will need access to a computer with internet, Zoom, sound and camera capabilities.That means we will need to be able to see you and hear you through your computer.We will need to see you and your identification (such as a driver’s license) at the start of each day via video.We will also ask a series of questions during each class session, which you will have to answer, so that we know you are present, and we can therefore give you pesticide credit for attending the class.
Make sure you have the free Zoom app by visiting https://zoom.us/
Cost, Registration & Questions:
You may attend one, two or all three of the sessions.The cost for this training is $10.00 per person per session.Persons needing financial assistance or special considerations should call for information.Registration will be accepted for as long as space in the class permits.Register by returning the form on the reverse.Questions? Call (518) 272-4210 or email dhc3@cornell.edu
February 18th, 2025
9:00 – 10:15 AM
"Woody Plant Pest Update"
This session will highlight the most significant insect and disease pests to watch for in the upcoming growing season. We'll explore both new threats, such as spotted lanternfly, box tree moth, and beech leaf disease, and familiar pests, including the resurging spongy moth. Gain insights into their unique habitats, timing, symptoms, and life cycles, and learn about the damage they can cause to trees and shrubs. Led by Brian Eshenaur from the NYS IPM Program at Cornell University, this session will emphasize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approaches and environmentally friendly pesticide treatments.
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Tuesday, February 25th (Session 2)
9:00 – 10:15 AM
“Pests Underground: Basics of Moles and Voles!”
Soil dwelling and elusive, moles and voles present challenging problems to lawn and landscape managers. Learn the signs of each one so you can correctly determine which is causing damage. We’ll cover the basic information for both species, including IPM management methods which can be used by Certified Pesticide Applicators. David Chinery is a senior resource educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.
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Tuesday, March 4 (Session 3)
9:00 – 10:15 AM
“Pests Underground: Basics of Jumping Worms!”
Soil churning jumping worms have created quite a stir in Hudson Valley landscapes in the past decade. We’ll review the basics of their biology, the problems that they cause, and what IPM steps can be taken to mitigate their damage. David Chinery is a senior resource educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County.
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$10.00
David Chinery
Horticulture Turf Management Sr. Resource Educator
dhc3@cornell.edu
(518) 272-4210 ext 114
This event is online
Last updated December 18, 2024