How to Use Less “Toxic” Weed Control

Start Date

03/29/2023

End Date

03/29/2025

Description

This two-hour course for design professionals begins by defining what a weed is and explores the benefits of some "weed" species and the differences between native and non-native invasive weed species. Then the course dives into the strategies, resources and practices used to control weeds by less "toxic" means, including chemical and non-chemical methods and organic and plant-based herbicides. The course concludes with assisting learners in choosing the best weed control practice for their situation and discussing the benefits of Integrated Weed Management.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

2.0

Learning Outcomes

Learning Objective #1: Learners will be able to explain what a "weed" is, the benefits of some weed species, the differences between native and non-native invasive weeds, and how weeds become weeds.

Learning Objective #2: Learners will be able to identify cultural practices that encourage weed growth and explore using weeds as indicators of cultural practices and environmental conditions.

Learning Objective #3: Learners will be able to utilize chemical and non-chemical methods and organic and plant-based herbicides as less "toxic" ways to control weeds.

Learning Objective #4: Learners will be able to discuss Integrated Weed Management.

Instructors

Chris Marble, PhD

Course Codes

Provider

HalfMoon Education Inc.

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