Natural and Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Sports Turf

Rise to the challenge of ‘going green’ while maintaining an acceptable playing surface quality on your natural turfgrass sports fields.

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Course Details

Course Name: Natural and Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Sports Turf
Course Code: AT0504CA20

Date: February 18, 2020
Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm (Check-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

Sports field managers at all levels are increasingly being asked, or in some cases mandated, to reduce or even eliminate synthetic fertilizers and pesticides applied to natural turfgrass playing surfaces. When faced with the prospect of reducing traditional inputs AND maintaining acceptable playing surface quality, sports field managers know that ‘going green’ is easier said than done. Unlike most home lawns, sports fields present unique problems including higher traffic and larger turf area. After completing this half day course, you will have learned strategies to manage sports fields either organically or with fewer pesticide inputs.

  • Natural and Integrated Pest Management Systems in Sports Fields
  • Soil management and Turfgrass Selection with Fewer Synthetic Pesticides
  • Sports Field Strategies Using Unconventional Pesticides

Who Should Attend?

This class is designed for sports field managers interested in exploring methods to reduce or eliminate synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

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Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Natural and Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Sports Turf 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 Natural and Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Sports Turf course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

State of New Jersey map iconNew Jersey

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 2 units in CORE; 4 units in 13; 5 units in 3B

NJ Certified Fertilizer Applicators: 2 credits

NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 2 Technical & 2 Management Contact Hours

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

PA Pesticide Applicators: 2 credits in 7, 18, 23, and PC

DE, NY, MD, 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

electronic devices iconTechnology Requirements

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.
  • 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.

Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!

If you have any questions about Natural and Integrated Pest Management Strategies for Sports Turf, 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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