IPM Scouting Class in Manatee County

My colleague from Manatee County, Martha Glenn is starting a scouting class that some of you may be interested in attending.  Here is the information about it.

Sign up now for the Integrated Pest Management/Scout Training being held at the Manatee County Extension.  It is a three day training that starts next Thursday, August 11^th,  continues on the 18^th, and finishes August 25^th.  Some of the topics included are:

 August 11^th – Scouting for Insects & Beneficials taught by Justin Renkema (GCREC) & Adam Dale (Gainesville) both Assistant Professors of Entomology/UF

                Also included on this day will be the benefits of IPM and scouting and the mechanics and strategies of scouting.

August 18^th – Scouting for Diseases  taught by Jim Mertely a plant pathologist at the Gulf Coast Research and Educational Center

                Also included on this day will be scouting techniques, and scouting for abiotics and nematodes

August 25^th – Weed ID and Control taught by Chris Marble (Mid-FL Research and Education Center), Assistant Professor of Weed Management

                Also included on this day will be pH, EC and water quality

Plans are to do some hands on scouting each day.  Lunch is included in the fee for the training. 

Please register at   https://ipmtraining.eventbrite.com

If you have any questions, please contact Martha Glenn.

Email:  mglenn7@ufl.edu

Phone:  941-722-4524 ext. 255

Cell:  941-840-3000

Core and Private Applicator License Classes Available

On August 16, 2016, UF/IFAS Hillsborough County will be conducting a class for those who would like to become certified Private Pesticide Applicators or for those who need a few more CEUs towards their license.  The class will be divided into two segments: Core 8:30 am-10:30 am, Private 10:45 am-12:45 pm.  Exams will be offered immediately following the classes. However, you do not have to take the exams the same day. You may schedule a time to take the exams at your convenience.  You may take one class without the other, if needed.

          

If you are already a license holder, 2 CEUs in Core and 2 Private are offered for the classes, respectively. Light snacks will be offered.  Walk-ins will be welcomed.  The fee is $15 per class. Here is the link to register.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copy-of-private-and-core-pesticide-applicator-training-tickets-26708219002  You can pay online via the link or bring cash or a check made out to “Hillsborough County EOAC.” if you would like to register the same day.  If you have any questions please give Shawn a call 813-744-5519 x 54147.