GA PS IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management 1 CR CE #R19-00765-COPY
IPM for Ornamental Plant Pest Management
Course Description
Integrated Pest Management of ornamental plants involves multiple steps; producing a healthy plant, correctly identifying the problem, recognizing that there will always be some pests and damage, and only using pesticides as a last resort. This course teaches the basics of pest and disease management for ornamental plants, and the different tools and techniques needed to successfully provide your clients with a healthy and attractive landscape.
After completing this course participants will be able to:
- Discuss several ways to track pest development
- Outline the issues involved in controlling pests and disease in managed landscape situations
- Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique needs of each ornamental planting
Chapter 1
Lesson 1
- Produce healthy plants
- Correctly identify the problem
- Understand that there will be pests and some damage
- Pesticide use is the last line of defense, not the first
- IPM – Detection and Monitoring
Lesson 2
- Diagnosing and identifying ornamental injury and causes
- Evaluating economic significance
- Select management tactics
Lesson 3
- Select management tactics (cont.)
- Record keeping and evaluation
Final Assessment
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