IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management | Delaware DoA Approved

Instructor: Sarah Racine

The Effective Pesticide Applications in Landscape and Turf Settings course emphasizes the benefits and important factors to keep in mind while establishing an integrated pest management (IPM) plan in Delaware. The course covers a variety of pest control methods, such as augmentation, cultural and mechanical control, sanitation, and pesticide use. The course also discusses liquid pesticide application equipment and calibration, techniques for administering granule pesticides, tree injection and implantation, and baits/traps.

Also included is guidance on equipment maintenance and determining the appropriate amount of pesticide to use.

By the end of this course, students will:

• Understand the different pest management approaches that comprise an IPM.
• Know the types of pesticide application equipment used in landscape, turf, and interiorscape settings.
• Be able to explain how to utilize granule pesticides, tree injection and implantation and baits/traps.
• Determine how to maintain and calibrate pesticide application equipment.