Staying Afloat! Halloween Pesticide CEU Day
About this Event
Staying Afloat: Halloween Edition Pesticide CEU Day
Date: October 30, 2026
Location: UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County
Join us for a full day of pesticide education with a Halloween twist! Earn up to 6 CEUs while diving into the latest updates in W**d control, citrus health, PPE safety, and IPM strategies. Expert speakers from UF/IFAS will share practical, research-based insights to strengthen your professional skills and compliance.
👻 Highlights:
- New herbicide tools and tactics for landscape W**d management
- Calibration and application accuracy made simple
- Citrus disease diagnosis and management updates
- PPE essentials for safe pesticide use
- Real-world IPM solutions for Florida growers
Costumes optional—but learning is mandatory!
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:15 AM
Registration and Introduction
Host: Karen Stauderman
🕑: 08:15 AM - 09:05 AM
Landscape W**d Control: New Tools, Herbicides, and Tactics
Host: Dr. Chris Marble
Info: This presentation will discuss the latest research and new tools, herbicides, and strategies for managing weeds in landscape beds and other non-turf areas of the landscape. Information will be shared covering herbicide recommendations for common W**d issues, W**d control strategies in non-turf groundcovers, and control of problematic weeds in Florida landscapes.
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:55 AM
The First Step in Pesticide Applications
Host: Dr. Eli Russell
Info: This session explains how to calibrate pesticide application equipment, so you apply the correct amount every time. Participants will learn how to measure output, determine the required application rate, and calculate the amount of product needed for their target area.
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:05 AM
15 Minute Break
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:55 AM
What’s Happening to My Citrus Tree?!
Host: Dr. Megan Dewdney
Info: A synopsis of multiple common citrus diseases, how to identify them, what causes them, and how to treat or avoid them. This will include HLB, canker, phytophthora, and fungal diseases. Basic management will be included.
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
Staying Safe: Understanding and Using Pesticide PPE
Host: Dr. Joseph Biesei
Info: This session covers the key components of pesticide PPE and how each protects applicators during mixing, loading, and application. Participants will learn to read labels for required PPE, choose appropriate materials, ensure proper fit, and maintain equipment to stay safe and compliant.
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:20 PM
Lunch, Hand out CEU's for Part 1 and Survey's
🕑: 12:20 PM - 01:10 PM
Florida Citrus Now: Tree Health, Production Trends, and IPM Priorities in 2026
Host: Dr. Tripti Vashisth
Info: Florida citrus production is stabilizing as growers adopt intensive tree health strategies, including OTC trunk injections, improved nutrition programs, and protective production systems that strengthen canopy vigor and fruit quality. This session provides a clear overview of current statewide citrus conditions, key pest and disease pressures, and how HLB focused IPM practices continue to shape management decisions. Participants will gain updated knowledge essential for pesticide selection and application timing.
🕑: 01:10 PM - 02:00 PM
IPM in Action: Practical Pest Management for the Real World
Host: Lucas Barion de Oliveira
Info: This presentation introduces the core principles of IPM and how they can be applied in real-world pest management situations. Participants will learn about pest identification and monitoring, different control methods, and how to combine cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical strategies to make effective and responsible pest management decisions.
🕑: 02:00 PM
Hand out CEUs for Part 2
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 76.54
