Aquatic Weed Control Recertification | Mississippi Approved

Instructors: Gray Turnage, John Byrd, Jeff Harris

Managing aquatic weeds revolves around proper plant identification. Proper control relies on proper identification. This course teaches the basics of aquatic weed identification and the different approaches to aquatic plant management.

After completing this chapter participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the issues involved in controlling aquatic weeds.
• Tailor a management strategy that addresses the unique identification and control approaches to aquatic plant life.

Managing noxious weeds can be a tricky proposition. Applicators need to be aware of both the federal and state noxious weed lists and how that affects management tactics. This course covers several weeds on the federal noxious weeds list as well as other noxious weeds found throughout the southeastern United States.

After completing this chapter participants will be able to:

• Identify common noxious weeds the southeastern United States
• Recommend the proper treatment strategies for each noxious weed identified

Balancing the need to manage agricultural pests with pollinator health is dependent on cooperation between beekeepers, farmers and pesticide applicators. This course outlines the importance of honey bees honey bee decline, and discusses some pollinator myths. Finally, the strategies required to coordinate the efforts of farmers, beekeepers and applicators is discussed.

After completing this chapter, participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of the issues surrounding pollinator importance, decline and health.
• Tailor a management strategy that addresses the cooperation between farmers, beekeepers, and applicators.