A Journey into the World of Pests

Registration Eligibility

Open to everyone attending the event.

Start Date

02/15/2018

End Date

02/15/2018

Description

The presentation will focus on arthropod pests and disease pathogens of woody ornamental plants and the diagnostic process of assessing these agents as the cause of plant symptoms. This will include videos, photos, and live diagnostic demonstrations of plant samples performed under a microscope (projected on screen) to provide a unique view of organisms and the damage they do to plant tissue. Relevant information including biology, life cycle and basic management will be discussed.

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.25

Learning Outcomes

1. Participants will gain knowledge of key arthropod pests and diseases of woody plants.

2. Participants will learn how to recognize symptoms associated with plant problems caused by biotic agents.

3. Participants will gain appreciation of the complexity associated with diagnosing plant problems.

Instructors

Ms. Lorraine Graney

Course Codes

Provider

Piedmont Landscape Association

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