IPM in the Nursery CEU

Would you like to earn one FDACS CEU for a private applicator pesticide license? Here is a link to our free, industry supported, UF/IFAS Hillsborough/Polk County Extension online CEU webpage. You can read an article about integrated pest management in the nursery and then click on the link to take the quiz. If you pass the quiz you will earn one CEU.

IPM in the Nursery

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is nothing new in horticutlure. As an extension agent I continually preach using the IPM approach to those who commercially grow plants. IPM is an effective way to reduce pests below economic injury while minimizing negative impact to the environment. Here is a link to a good video of different nursery growers using IPM in their opperation to reduce costs and pests. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvELHa5lx_c#at=71