Whitefly Update with Dr. Lance Osborne

I have seen a few more whitefly infestations around greenhouses late last year and early this year and some of them have been the more resistant Q-biotype.  I thought I would let you know about this opportunity being offered in Manatee County from Commercial Horticulture Agent Martha Glenn.  You can also gain a few Core CEUs.  If you have any questions follow the link below.

 

4 CEUs at Whitefly Hort Talk

Feb. 16 from 9:00am - 1:00pm
$25 includes a mid-morning snack

Dr. Lance Osborne, Professor of Entomology, Associate Center Director, University of Florida, Mid-Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka, presenting information on Whiteflies.  Dr Osborne is an expert and conducts ongoing research on whiteflies.

Whiteflies feed on more than five hundred species of host plants. If proper management steps are taken, a healthy landscape can be maintained. There are a number of cultural, biological and pesticide strategies that can be effective to help manage whiteflies.

Core topics will also be presented.

CEUs applied for 2 - 487 and 482 Core; 2 PVT, 2 LLO, 2 LCLM, 2 O&T, 2 Nat. Areas, 2 ROW

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Worker Protection Standard Class in Hillsborough County

The Worker Protection Standard Rules have changed since last January 2, 2017 and everyone that has been trained as a trainer will need to be re-certified in a Train-the-Trainer Training class or have a valid Private Applicator (Restricted Use Permit) license.  If you are a Private Applicator you can still train workers and handlers but you should know what the new rules are as there are some significant rule changes taking place. Hillsborough County Extension will be conducting a class on January 19, 2017 at the Hillsborough County Extension office located at 5339 CR 579, Seffner, FL to update you on rule changes and validate your trainer status. The class will be from 08:30 - 12:00 pm.  If you are a Private Applicator we will have 4 CEUs available in the Private category.  If you would like to attend, please register at this link https://hills_wps_ttt.eventbrite.com  The class will cost $25.00 and will include refreshments and printed materials.  If you have questions call Shawn Steed 813-744-5519.