Managing Turfgrass Insects

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

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Course Details

Course Name: Managing Turfgrass Insects
Course Code: AT0407CA23
Date of Most Recent Offering: December 1, 2022 (Canceled)

Date: TBD
Time: TBD am – TBD pm (Check-in time: TBD am)

Location: Bioresource Engineering Laboratory (formerly ECC), 18 Ag Extension Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Directions & Map)
Format: Classroom course

Registration Fee: $TBD per person
Early Bird Discount Fee: $TBD per person (expires November 28, 2022)

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.

State of Maryland map iconMaryland

MD Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 3C

State of New Jersey map iconNew Jersey

NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 2.5 Technical, 2.5 Management, and 0.5 Government Contact Hours (DLGS Course #16157)

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 6 units in 3B, 8C, and PP2

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

PA Pesticide Applicators: 5 credits in PC, 07, 18, and 23

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.

Meals

No breakfast will be provided. Box lunches will be available for pre-registered attendees only.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

Course Requirements and Policies

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Registrants attending OCPE events are not currently required to wear face masks or provide proof of vaccination.

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To continue to protect yourself and others:

  • Masks are welcome.
  • If you have symptoms, testing is encouraged.
  • If you feel unwell, please recover at home. Contact us to cancel your registration at 848-932-9271, option 2 or registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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Pre-registration is required. We’re sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials, or meals for walk-in registrants.

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Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.

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All visitors must register their vehicles ONLINE to park on campus. Please follow the guidelines below. Failure to comply with these policies may result in a citation.

  • A link to register your vehicle will be provided in your course confirmation email. Please be sure to complete this important step prior to traveling to campus.
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  • All Rutgers faculty/staff/students must use their regular Rutgers permit and park in the nearest lot assigned for their permit type.

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  • 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.
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A $35 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

For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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