Public Courses

Master Gardener Online Course

Description: This is an introductory course for master gardeners with an interest in the management of insects in urban landscapes and in greenhouse, turf and nursery industries. The course examines the principles and implementation of Integrated Pest Management programs to manage pests. IPM is the practice of using a variety of cultural, biological and chemical methods to manage insects. IPM methods include biorational and biological pest controls, monitoring insect populations and the judicious use of chemical pesticides applied at the most vulnerable time in an insect's life history. Pest life histories, risk potential, and biological control potential are reviewed. One goal of IPM is to reduce any harmful impact chemicals may have on beneficial insects, wildlife or water quality. This is a web-based course using the CUES website (www.entomology.umn.edu/cues) and other IPM resources on the web.

Class URL: http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/MG05/index.htm

Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification Workshops

Attendance at the workshop will provide: PAT recertification for MDA category A and E or International Society of Arboriculture certification credits (TBA)

Who should attend: Licensed pesticide applicators that need to recertify, turf and ornamental businesses, growers, retailers, arborists, urban foresters, MTGF members, MN ISA members, Master Gardeners

Nov. 7, 2006 UM Insect and Disease of Ornamentals and Turf PAT and Workshop, Pesticide RE-Certification Workshop, Categories A and E

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Program

Invasive Insects in Minnesota

Workshop takes place at

Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham Street

Saint Paul, MN 55113

(651) 631-0440