About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Getting the Best of Pests - Green Webinar Series
This is an ONLINE Webinar!
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time
Registration closes at 2:00 p.m.
Announcements will begin at 2:45 p.m.
The webinar begins PROMPTLY at 3:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time.
Price: $22 per participant for groups of 1 - 20 and $17 per participant for groups of 21 or more.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Speakers and Titles:
Autonomous mowers in the landscape- Dr. Paul Bartley, Auburn University
- Modern technology is transforming landscape maintenance through robotics and automation. Autonomous mowers are efficient and precise, using GPS, sensors, and artificial intelligence to navigate lawns, avoid obstacles, and maintain consistent cutting patterns without human supervision. Real-world applications in residential and commercial will be shared, demonstrating how autonomous mowers can save time, reduce labor costs, and support sustainable land management practices.
W**d management in greenhouses and nurseries - Dr. Chris Marble, University of Florida
- This presentation will provide an overview of how to manage difficult-to-control weeds in production nurseries. Development of Pre- and Postemergence rotations, nonchemical, and integrated management strategies will be covered for the most common weeds in the southeastern U.S. In each case, research will be shared that shows how attendees can get best results in the most effective, economical, and environmentally friendly manner possible.
CEUs for this Webinar:
- GA - 2 hours Cats 21, 24, 27, 32 and 1 hour in Private
NO CREDIT will be issued for those who do not meet the State's mandatory viewing time limitations.
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NOTE: Event registration is required for each location or CONNECTION that will be viewing the webinar. For further information on multi-location or multi-connection, please contact our office at 770-228-7214.
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The DAY OF the webinar:
- Log into the webinar using the unique link that appears in the zoom.us confirmation email or the Join or View Webinar button.
- Whether watching alone or with a group, each location must complete and return a sign-in sheet(s) to receive CEU credits. Complete the required sign-in sheet and return it via email to immediately following the webinar.
- Please make sure that when signing in to view the webinar, enter your first and last name.
- If you must use your phone for audio, make sure your sign-in sheet reflects the phone number that was used.
- Keep a copy of the sign-in sheet(s) for your records.
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2026 GREEN Webinar Series
January 15 - Tree health and proper pruning - Dr. Ryan Klein, University of Florida; and, Non-native and native pests targeting non-native and native trees: three stories- Dr. Ignazio Graziosi, University of Georgia
March 12 - Autonomous mowers in the landscape - Dr. Paul Bartley, Auburn University; and, W**d management in greenhouses and nurseries - Dr. Chris Marble, University of Florida
May 14 - Less Stress, Less Mess: the Hidden Link between Plant Stress and Disease - Dr. Jeremy Pickens, Auburn University; and, Tackling Nematode Concerns in Turfgrass Landscapes - Dr. Joseph Roberts, Clemson University
July 16 - Understanding seasonal biology and host preference of Spotted Lanternfly in Tennessee - Dr. Midhula Gireesh, University of Tennessee; and, Management of diseases in southeastern landscapes - Dr. Bikash Ghimire, University of Georgia
September 17 - How excluding ants from tree canopies can aid soft-scale insect management - Dr. Caleb Wilson, University of Kentucky; and, Dr. Jim Kerns, University of Delaware
November 12 - Industry update: Turfgrass 2026 - Dr. Ben Pritchard, University of Georgia and Dr. Alfredo Martinez, University of Georgia; and, Industry update: Ornamentals 2026 - Dr. Shimast V. Joseph, University of Georgia and Dr. Bikash Ghimire, University of Georgia
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or [email protected], at least three weeks prior to the program date.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UGA Griffin Campus, 1109 Experiment Street, Griffin, United States
USD 17.00 to USD 22.00
