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Course Details
Course Name: Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants
Course Code: AL0402CA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: February 6, 2025
Course Overview
This 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.
Featured Topics
- 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 grows and maintains ornamental plants. Past participants have included:
- Building and Grounds Managers
- Department of Public Works Employees
- Horticulture Maintenance Professionals
- Grounds Crew Members
- Landscapers
- Master Gardeners
- Park Maintenance Professionals
- Weed Control Professionals
Meet Your Instructors
Bill Errickson, Rutgers University
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
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
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.
Student Reviews
“Provided useful, thought stimulating ideas plus useful information and answers to common problems.”
– Past Participant
“Well balanced overview of topic, touching on key points to consider.”
– Past Participant
“[I learned to] pay close attention to plants for signs of stress from disease and bugs.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Pest Management of Ornamental Landscape Plants (5.5 contact hours) 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.
New Jersey
NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 2 units in CORE; 8 units in 3A, 8C, 10, PP2
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Technical and 2 Management Contact Hours (course #DLGS-RUCPE23-28)
NJ Licensed Tree Experts (LTE/LTCO): 5.25 CEUs
NJ Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 5 CEUs
DE, NY, PA and MD 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. Lunch will be available for pre-registered attendees only.
NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least two (2) weeks 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.
COVID-19 Policies for Face-to-Face Classes
Pre-registration/Walk-Ins
Location Changes
Campus Parking Policy
Email Requirement
Cancellations and SubstitutionsAttention 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 Ornamental Landscape Plants, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu
Administrative Assistant: Damiana Parada
848-932-7107
damiana.parada@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.
