Managing Turfgrass Insects

Discover how to identify and control turfgrass insects, as well as asess infestations and prevent future problems.

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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for December 2022. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Managing Turfgrass Insects
Course Code: AT0407CA22

Date: December 6, 7, 13, and 14, 2021
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am)

Location: Online
Format: Live, instructor-led

Registration Fee: TBD
Multi Person Discount Fee: TBD (save when you sign up with a colleague!)

Registration Closes: TBD

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Course Overview

Taught by Dr. Albrecht Koppenhofer, Extension Specialist in Turf Entomology, this stimulating turf management course will improve your ability to assess the severity of an infestation and select the right control measures based on the insects’ biology.

This hands-on turfgrass management course will review common insect pests within our region and their natural enemies in landscape turf. You will learn to successfully identify turfgrass insects and the damage they can cause. You will examine insect specimens in class. You will learn to identify turfgrass insects and their signs of damage. You will also learn what pesticides work best for specific targets – and you’ll earn a good amount of pesticide credits.

Confront insect infestation by understanding:

  • Which insects have infested the turf;
  • How severe the infestation is;
  • How to use insect life cycles/biology to control them; and
  • How to prevent future problems.

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about how to identify and control turfgrass insects. Past participants have included:

  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Facility Managers
  • Golf Course Superintendents
  • Grounds Managers
  • Landscapers
  • Lawn Care Managers
  • Pesticide Applicators
  • Sports Fields Managers

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer, Rutgers University

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Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer is an extension specialist and professor in the Department of Entomology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University. He works to develop and implement sustainable integrated pest management relying on little or no pesticides. The goal of his program is to develop and implement ecologically-based IPM for turfgrass systems with an emphasis on sustainability and biological control.

Student Reviews

Most useful part of the class: “Small size of class made for excellent presentation; use of microscope and visual inspection of insects.”

– Past Participant

On instructor Dr. Albrecht Koppenhöfer: “Easy to understand and extremely knowledgeable about subject.”

– Past Participant

Most useful part of the class: “Visual slides, actual grubs shown.”

– Past Participant

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Managing Turfgrass Insects 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.

The Managing Turfgrass Insects course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

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MD Pesticide Applicators: Pending

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NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical Contact Hours

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: Pending

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PA Pesticide Applicators: Pending

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.

Course Requirements and Policies

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This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive more information as we move closer to the course date. On June 13, 2022, they will receive an email with a link to access the course.

Please log into class at 8:00AM (30 minutes before start time) for a brief overview of the online format. The course will start promptly at 8:30AM.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

  • Laptop or desktop computers are required for this class.
  • Speakers and microphone are not necessary as a call-in option is available.

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A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

  • If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
  • If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
    • Your full name
    • The shared email address that needs to be changed
    • Your unique email address
    • A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

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Each registrant will be asked provide a photo of him/herself holding their government-issued photo ID. This is required by credit boards so that you may receive credits for participating in this online course.

  • You will receive a reminder email prior to the start of the class with further instructions. Wait to receive these instructions before you attempt to upload your ID.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • The photo must be clear enough that we can read your name and verify that the person pictured on the ID is in fact the person holding it.
  • After an OCPE staff member reviews the picture and verifies your identity, you will have access to participate in the course when it begins.

x icon with circle around itCancellations and Substitutions

A $100 cancellation fee applies for this course. Substitutions are permitted. View our cancellation policy.

Attention U.S. Veterans

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This course is approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill®. Learn more.

GI Bill® 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 Turfgrass Insects, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

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

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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.

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