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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for February 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
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Course Overview
Controlling insects is a lot more complicated than just applying pesticide controls. To effectively manage insects, you must:
- Identify the insect;
- Understand its life cycle;
- Distinguish between beneficial and harmful insects; and
- Apply the right control at the right time.
Taught by Dr. Paula Shrewsbury, Extension Specialist, University of Maryland, this class covers all four of these topics with practical tips and quick identification clues.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Paula Shrewsbury, University of Maryland

Dr. Shrewsbury is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Ornamental and Turf IPM at the University of Maryland. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Plant Science from the University of Rhode Island, a M.S. in Entomology from the University of California, Riverside, and a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Maryland. She has worked with the green industries for over 25 years. Paula conducts applied research and extension education programs on IPM. The overall focus of her program is to create sustainable landscapes, nurseries, and turf systems with an emphasis on biological control, conservation of beneficial arthropods, and management of invasive species. Paula is a long time contributor to the University of Maryland Extension IPM Alert weekly newsletter.
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Managing Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
Maryland
MD Pesticide Applicators: 5 credits in 3A, 3B, 3C, and CORE
New Jersey
NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 10 units in 3A, 3C, 8C, and PP2
*Please check the NJDEP’s updated policy regarding earning pesticide credits from online courses: https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo.htm
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3.5 Technical Contact Hours
NJ Licensed Tree Experts (LTE/LTCO): 5 CEUs
NJ Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 5 CEUs
Pennsylvania
PA Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 5, 6, 18, 23, and PC
International
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): Certified Arborist: 2.5; BCMA-Science: 0.5; BCMA-Management: 2
DE, NY, and MA Pesticide Applicators: If you need pesticide credits in these states, you must register and notify Joe Canzano at least 45 days before the course start date. Call 848-932-7317 or send an email to joe.canzano@rutgers.edu.
Attention U.S. Veterans

This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI BillĀ®. Learn more.
GI BillĀ® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Managing Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu

Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez
848-932-7483
beth.perez@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.