Proper identification of pests that occur in landscapes/nurseries during the spring along with the proper timing and use of pest management tools is an important part of a landscape contractor’s effort in maintaining the health of a landscape as well as that of the environment and those that live in that environment. We will also discuss the use of the old science of Phenology and how this can relate to our ability to use blooming plants as indicators of the emergence of various insect pests. This class is one that will help landscapers correlate the problem with the correct method of management. This first class is an In-person event and seating is limited to the first 8 people.

2 hours have been approved for Categories L for Landscape Contractors and NCDA&CS Pesticide Credits in Categories D,L,N, O, and X.

We now accept online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.

There are various grasses or grass like plants that invade our lawns, pastures, and fields. As they are closely related to the desirable plants, they can be difficult to identify and control. This is a short class but information packed.

We now accept online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.

As we are still following the guidelines of CDC we can only 30% capacity and only have 21 attendees per class, so everyone must pre-register before attending the classes.

The water that you use to mix pesticides with or to irrigate with may need to be tested for various qualities including pH, hardness, and turbidity. Did you know that most of the waters we have in Western NC are alkaline or basic and in many cases too much so to use to mix pesticides in them for effectively controlling various pests including weeds? During this 90 minute class you will be looking at testing our waters.

1 hour of both pesticide and landscape contractor CEUs.

We now accept online registration and credit card payments for all of our Green Industry Certification Programs using Eventbrite. We prefer participants use the new online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.