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Green Industry Update: Woody Plant Pest and Disease Discussion

August 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
$10.00

ABOUT THE LIVE WEBINAR

Join us for the Green Industry Update: Woody Plant Pest and Disease Discussion, where Extension Educator Sandy Feather will provide updated, research-based information on pests and diseases of woody plants, including oak wilt, beech leaf disease, boxwood issues (blight, caterpillars, leaf miners, boxwood spider mites), fall cankerworms, spongy moths, spotted lanternfly, and vascular streak disease. Sandy will also discuss management options, including the use of pesticides for these insects and diseases.

EVENT DETAILS

Participants in this one-hour webinar will gain insights into identifying and managing pests and diseases of woody plants.

WHEN

August 15, 2024
(1:00 PM-2:00 PM ET)

Register By: August 14, 2024
See event fee details.

Who is this for?

Green industry professionals
Greenhouse Growers
Interior Plantscape Managers
Parks and School Grounds Managers
Nursery Owners
Turfgrass Professionals
Landscape Contractors
Horticulturists and Garden Managers
Green Infrastructure and Stormwater Professionals
Horticulture Students
Licensed Pesticide Applicators
What will you learn?

How to recognize and manage plant stressors in the landscape
The latest information on emerging pest and disease issues in our region
How to keep plants healthy while reducing pesticide usage
Earn Credits

This webinar is approved for 2 credits in the following categories:

Cat. PC
Cat. 05
Cat. 06
Cat. 18
Cat. 23
Registration is required to receive the link to access the webinar.

A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within ten business days after the live event. The recording will be accessible for six months from the event date.

Register By
August 14, 2024

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