Hard To Kill—Why It Is Important To Understand The Mode Of Action Of Insecticides And Miticides
Dr. Raymond Cloyd, Dept. of Entomology, Kansas State University
Raymond will initially discuss what constitutes a modes of action, and then he will describe the modes of action associated with commonly used insecticides and miticides and why this information is critical in avoiding resistance developing in insect and mite pest populations. He will also present information from the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee (IRAC) and address how modes of action are used in rotation programs.
Invasive ornamentals and non-invasive cultivars/species
Dr. Gary Knox, University of Florida
A number of widely grown woody ornamentals are recognized as being invasive in parts of the southeastern USA. Fortunately, breeding, selection and research has identified a number of cultivars that are sterile or much less invasive than the widely cultivated forms. Dr. Knox will discuss issues surrounding invasive woody plants and highlight sterile or less invasive cultivars that the Green Industry should grow and promote to consumers.
May
13
3:00PM - 5:00PM
GTPOB Green Webinar Series Session 3
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Managing environmental stresses in the landscape
Dr. Mengmeng Gu, Texas A &M University
Plants in landscapes may or may not encounter diseases or insect issues, but they are very likely exposed to one or more types of environmental stresses, also known as abiotic stresses. Environmental stresses may include temperature stresses (both high and low temperatures), air quality (e.g. air pollution and gas leaks), water stresses (too much and not enough), light levels (too much and not enough), fertility, and of course soil conditions. Some of these factors are interconnected, and thus complicated. This presentation hopes to elucidate these abiotic stresses in landscapes for cost-effective landscape management.
Disease management in ornamentals
Dr. Jean Willian-Woodward, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Univesity of Georgia
Jean will talk about the major disease issues and their biological information on o
Jul
15
3:00PM - 5:00PM
GTPOB Green Webinar Series Session 4
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What should you do if you have a pesticide accident?
Dr. Mickey Taylor, Dept. of Entomology, University of Georgia
This webinar will help you recognize the hazards you and your fellow workers face when handling and applying pesticides. You will be able to differentiate the types of harmful effects associated with pesticide exposure and relate the hazard classification system & its corresponding signal words to the personal protective equipment you must wear according to the pesticide’s label. Finally, we will discuss how you should respond to a pesticide spill and how to use the three Cs (control, contain, and clean-up) to manage all sizes of pesticide spills.
Managing ambrosia beetles in nurseries and landscape plantings
Dr. Will Hudson, Dept. of Entomology, University of Georgia
The speaker will cover the biology of the beetles, seasonal timing, trapping, and factors known to increase susceptibility in plant material. Also, current management options for the ambrosia beetle problem in the landscape will be discussed.
Sep
16
3:00PM - 5:00PM
GTPOB Green Webinar Series Session 5
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Current research and general management of Imported fire ants in nurseries
Dr. Jason Oliver, Dept. of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University
The talk will cover basic imported fire ant management techniques for nursery, landscape, and turfgrass sites and will provide information on the latest research to develop new and more practical treatments for fire ant quarantine certification in commercial nurseries.
The worst weeds in the landscape and how to control them
Dr. Mark Czarnota, Dept. of Horticulture, University of Georgia
Weed control starts with proper identification; Dr. Czarnota will cover the most troublesome landscape weeds and discuss the best strategies for cultural and chemical control.
Nov
18
11/18 3:00PM - 11/19 5:00PM
GTPOB Green Webinar Series Session 6
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