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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for March 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!
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Course Overview
This class is part of the Landscape Management Certificate Program and the Public Grounds Management Certificate Program.
Troubleshooting pest problems is a skill customers expect (and demand) from landscape professionals and public grounds managers. Weeds, diseases, and insects are ready to attack weak turf and create an eyesore.
In this one-day class, you’ll learn how to effectively diagnose and treat insect, disease, and weed problems in turf. Instructors Rich Buckley (Director of the Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory), and Matt Elmore (Extension Specialist), make this class both fun and practical.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in getting involved in pest control in turfgrass environments can benefit from taking this course. Past participants have included:
- Arborists
- Cemetery Grounds and Maintenance Workers
- Gardeners
- Golf Turf Superintendents and Grounds Crew
- Landscape Contractors
- Nursery Owners
- Parks Supervisors and Crew Members
- Pesticide Applicators
- Public Works Supervisors and Crew Members
- School Buildings and Grounds Supervisors and Crew Members
Meet Your Instructors
Rich Buckley, Rutgers University

Rich Buckley runs the Plant Diagnostic Lab and Nematode Detection Service at the Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center at Rutgers. With decades of experience working in one of the leading diagnostic labs in the country, he is highly regarded as a leader in the field of turfgrass problem solving. After earning his BS in Entomology and Plant Pathology from the University of Delaware, Richard Buckley received an MS in Turfgrass Pathology from Rutgers University. In 2006, he received the Rutgers Turfgrass Alumni Association Achievement Award. In 2012, he was awarded the New Jersey Turfgrass Association Recognition Award.
Dr. Matthew Elmore, Rutgers University

Matt Elmore is an Assistant Extension Specialist in Weed Science with the Rutgers University Department of Plant Biology. Matt earned his B.S. in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University before moving south and earning an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee with a focus in turfgrass weed control. Prior to joining Rutgers, Matt was a Turfgrass Extension Specialist for Texas A&M AgriLife in Dallas, TX, where his research efforts explored new strategies to control problematic weeds and reduce irrigation inputs in turfgrass. His program at Rutgers will focus on novel strategies to control weeds with fewer pesticide inputs. The program will also focus on developing alternatives to synthetic pesticides and understanding the influence of management practices on weed competitiveness.
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Pest Management of Landscape 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.
Massachusetts
MA Pesticide Applicators: 6 credits in 32, 37, CORE, and Dealer
Maryland
MD Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 3A, 3B, and 3C
New Jersey
NJ / CT Pesticide Applicator Credits: 11 units in 3B, 8C, and PP2
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 5 Technical Contact Hours
New York
NY Pesticide Applicators: 5.75 credits in 3A and 3B
Pennsylvania
PA Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 7, 18, and 23
DE Pesticide Applicators: If you need pesticide credits in this state, 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 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 Pest Management of Landscape Turf, 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.