Landscape and Ornamentals Symposium set for Dec. 9 in Abilene
Contact(s): Melissa Sturdivant, 325-672-6048, DMSturdivant@ag.tamu.edu
“A key feature of this program is that it’s split into two concurrent sessions; one deals with landscape and the other with turf management,” said Melissa Sturdivant, AgriLife Extension horticulturist in Taylor County. “The two divisions are designed to meet the needs of a wider audience. Those involved with green industries, landscape pest control, vector control, sports field management and golf course maintenance should all find topics to their liking at this event.”
Sturdivant said continuing education units from the Texas Department of Agriculture for private, commercial and noncommercial licensed pesticide applicators will be offered (one in laws and regulations, one in integrated pest management and four in general) as well as those licensed with the agency’s Structural Division.
Those needing Vector Control continuing education units can earn one credit in laws and regulations, one in integrated pest management and two in the pests category. These were once issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services but are now under the Texas Department of Agriculture’s authority, according to Sturdivant.
Six continuing education units will also be available from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association to accredited professionals certified with the association.
Topics covered during the landscape session will include mosquito control, abiotic factors affecting tree health, termite control options and management of bees in urban settings.
The turf session’s topics will include nutrient management in sports fields, integrated pest management options for turfgrass management, weed control in sports fields and aquatic weed control options.
Individual pre-registration by Dec. 4 is $40 and $55 thereafter. The fee includes a catered lunch.
For more information and to pre-register, call Sturdivant at 325-672-6048.
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