Fall Pro Day

Pesticide Applicators attending will receive 5 L credits.

Program:

8:00 am Registration

8:20 am Welcome

Rachel Douglas, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Haywood County

8:30 am Licensed Applicator Responsibilities

Scott Few, NCDA&CS Pesticide Inspector I

9:30 am Bee Aware: How to Protect Pollinators

Bart Renner, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Transylvania County

In this talk, we will learn about the importance of pollinators to our green industry and how we can apply pesticide products while keeping these beneficial pollinators in mind. Pesticide applicator best management practices will be discussed, as well as navigating potential concerns that clients might have relating to pollinator safety.

10:30 am Break

10:45 am Holistic Tree Health- Keeping Trees Healthy to Resist Pests

Steve Pettis, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Henderson County

Learn how to care for trees to prevent pest issues in the landscape. In this talk, Steve will discuss what Best Management Practices (BMPs) are out there to put trees in a position to thrive. Learn how cultural practices can reduce pesticide usage, and is a crucial part of your IPM program in the landscape.

11:45 am Lunch Provided with Registration

12:45 pm Invasive Plant Management: Aftermath of Helene

Luke Owen, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Buncombe County

Learn about specific best management practices related to IPM and pesticide usage for invasive plants that are commonly found in the landscape, and prevent prevalence and establishment after Helene.

1:45 pm What is Wrong with my Plant? Diagnostic Steps to use in Problem Solving

Rachel Douglas, N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent – Haywood County

In this talk, we will learn effective questions to ask, and evidence to look for when diagnosing the various environmental, and biotic factors of an ailing plant.

2:45pm Wrap Up & Evaluations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rachel Douglas, 828-456-3575. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

N.C. Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

Host or Publisher N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County