Nursery Scout Training

Nursery Scout Training

Join us for a 3-day, hands-on training designed for nursery professionals, growers, and plant health enthusiasts. Learn to scout effectively for pests, diseases, weeds, nutrient issues, as well as field tours, microscope labs, hands-on monitoring, and expert-led lessons! This in-person event is perfect for anyone interested in improving their nursery management skills.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with other nursery professionals and expand your knowledge in the field. Register now to secure your spot!

Classes and Tours will be led by local UF/IFAS Extension Agents and UF/IFAS professors specializing in plant production.

Participants will receive full-color pest identification booklets and a hand lens.

10/30/25- Day 1

8:30 - 8:45 Registration

8:45 - 9:00 Pre-test

9:00 - 9:05 Welcome to IPM Scouting

9:05 - 9:35 What is Scouting & Benefits of Scouting

9:35 -10:00 Introduction to Insect ID & Other Pests

10:15 -12:15 Scouting for Insects & Beneficials—Dr. Lance Osborne

12:45 -1:00 How to submit samples (digital too!)?

1:00 -1:45 Look out for Invasive Species!

2:00 Depart for local nursery to practice scouting

11/6/25- Day 2

9:00 - 9:45 Significance of pH and EC

9:45 -10:30 ACTIVITY—Monitoring for pH and EC—Dr. J. Chen

10:45 -11:30 Let’s Talk Dirt: Growing Media – Dr. Jeb Fields

11:30 -12:15 Water Quality and Quantity - Dr. Yilin Zhuang

1:00 - 1:45 Florida’s Flora, Fauna, and her Foes

1:30 Depart for nursery tour

11/13/2025- Day 3

9:00 -10:30 W**d ID & Control—Dr. Chris Marble

10:45 -12:15 Scouting for Diseases – Dr. Dave Norman

12:45 – 1:15 Scouting from the Sky

1:15 -1:45 Scouting for Abiotics

2:00 - 2:25 Plant clinic tour

2:25 - 2:45 Post-test

2:45 - 3:15 CEUs, Class Evaluation, Certificate of Completion

Host or Publisher UF IFAS Lake County Extension