IPM Practices for Landscape Pest Management 1 CR CE #2024040

Instructor: Sarah Racine

This course discusses the benefits and considerations for developing an integrated pest management (IPM) program. This course covers a variety of methods for pest management, such as augmentation, mechanical and cultural control, sanitation, and the use of pesticides. In addition, this course includes information concerning liquid pesticide application equipment and equipment calibration, as well as application methods for granule pesticides, tree injection and implantation, and baits/traps. This course also explains how to properly maintain pesticide application equipment and determine the amount of pesticide needed based on area size and type of pesticide.

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

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