Managing Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants

Start Date

02/27/2018

End Date

02/27/2018

Description

Controlling insects is a lot more complicated than just applying pesticide controls. Management is the key. This course will teach attendees valuable lessons in managing pests, with an emphasis on the pests that tend to plague ornamental landscape plants. Leave this course with a thorough understanding of those pests, and proven strategies to eliminate current pests and prevent future infestations.

Location

New Brunswick, NJ

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

5.25

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to identify the insects that are plaguing your landscape
Understand the life cycle of various plant pests
Learn about how to distinguish between beneficial and harmful insects
Understand the importance of applying the right control at the right time, and how doing so can effectively manage insect pests

Instructors

Dr. Paula Shrewsbury

Course Codes

AL0406CA18

Provider

Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education

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