Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants

Prevent the unnecessary loss of ornamental plants by learning how to identify and control the weeds, diseases, and insects that commonly affect them. 

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The next offering of this course is tentatively planned for February 2023. Please join our email list to be notified when registration opens!

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Course Details

Course Name: Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants
Course Code: AL0402WA22

Date: February 17, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 3:15 pm EST (Log-in time: 8:30 am EST)

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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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
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Course Overview

Certificate iconThis class is part of the Landscape Management Certificate Program and the Public Grounds Management Certificate Program.

An all-star group of instructors will supply you with tips to help recognize and control diseases, weeds, and ornamental insect problems.

  • Weed Control
  • Insect Control
  • Disease Management
  • Pesticide Regulation
  • Plant Selection to Minimize Insects and Diseases

Who Should Attend?

This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to learn more about soil science and how it affects plant growth. Past participants have included:

  • Department of Public Works Employees
  • Gardeners
  • Grounds Maintenance Workers
  • Horticulture Technicians
  • Landscapers
  • Park Maintenance Workers

Meet Your Instructors

Bill Errickson, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

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Bill Errickson is the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County. Bill holds a Master’s degree in Soil Science from the University of New Hampshire and is completing a Doctoral degree in Plant Biology from Rutgers University. He has led courses focused on sustainable soil management for commercial growers, home gardeners, and college students throughout New Jersey and New England. His current programmatic areas include supporting the NJ nursery and landscape industries in their efforts to promote native plants and ecological landscaping practices.

Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University

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Dr. Hamilton received his Ph.D.in Entomology in 1985 from Rutgers University and immediately joined the Rutgers faculty as an extension specialist in pest management to coordinate New Jersey’s Pesticide Applicator Training and Pesticide Impact Assessment Programs. In 1998, Dr. Hamilton became the statewide IPM coordinator for New Jersey and was involved in reorganizing that program. He is currently the chair of the Department of Entomology at Rutgers. His research interests are in the area of implementing integrated pest management programs and the examination of pesticide usage patterns in New Jersey.

Steve Kristoph, Steven Kristoph Nursery

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Steve Kristoph is widely known for his encyclopedic knowledge of plant material. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in horticulture from Rutgers University, and he has been an adjunct instructor at Rutgers for over 25 years. He also owns and operates Steven Kristoph Nursery in Monmouth County, NJ, where he grows many types of ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. The landscaping division of his business, P. Steven Kristoph Garden Design, serves both residential and commercial customers and offers a full range of services, including design, installation, maintenance and seasonal color. Steve is passionate about plants and enjoys sharing his passion with others.

Dr. Karen Plumley, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

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Dr. Plumley currently serves as Director of Leadership and Organizational Development for Rutgers Cooperative Extension. She earned her doctorate at Rutgers University in turfgrass pathology, as well as a B.S. in botany. She also holds an M.S. in forest pathology from the State University of New York-College of Forestry.

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Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants 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 Ornamental Landscape Plants course is approved for the following credits from professional organizations.

State of Maryland map iconMaryland

MD Pesticide Applicators: 8 credits in 3A, 3C, 10, and CORE

State of New Jersey map iconNew Jersey

NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 2 units in CORE; 8 units in 3A, 6B, and 10
*Please check the NJDEP’s updated policy regarding earning pesticide credits from online courses: https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo.htm

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

NJ Licensed Tree Experts (LTE/LTCO): 5 CEUs

NJ Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 5 CEUs

State of Pennsylvania map iconPennsylvania

PA Pesticide Applicators: 2 credits in 00-Core; 6 credits in 6, 18, 23, and PC

World map icon International

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): Certified Arborist: 5.25; BCMA Management: 5.25

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 Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants, 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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Managing Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants

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Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

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