Pest Management of Landscape Turf

Improve your ability to troubleshoot pest problems and manage weeds, diseases, and insects that negatively affect turfgrass.

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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 Details

Course Name: Pest Management of Landscape Turf
Course Code: AL0403WA22

Date: March 28, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT (Log-in time: 8:30 am EDT)

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

Certificate iconThis 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

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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

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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.

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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.

The Pest Management of Landscape Turf course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

State of Massachusetts map iconMassachusetts

MA Pesticide Applicators: 6 credits in 32, 37, CORE, and Dealer

State of Maryland map iconMaryland

MD Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 3A, 3B, and 3C

State of New Jersey map iconNew Jersey

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicator Credits: 11 units in 3B, 8C, and PP2

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

State of New York map iconNew York

NY Pesticide Applicators: 5.75 credits in 3A and 3B

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

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.

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 Pest Management of Landscape 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

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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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