About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Getting the Best of Pests - Green Webinar Series
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time
LOCATION: THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT!
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:
Industry Update 2025: Turfgrass - Dr. Ben Pritchard, Crop and Soil Sciences, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; and Dr. Alfredo Martinez, Department ofPlant Pathology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA
- Plant pathogens and weeds continue to be major challenges for turfgrass managers, including golf courses, sod farms, and residential and public landscapes. The speakers will update the audience regarding the recent research findings on effective insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides against various pest species. The speakers will discuss any new information affecting the turfgrass industry, such as cultivars, changes in existing regulations, etc.
Industry Update 2025: Ornamentals - Dr. Bikash Ghimire, Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA; and Dr. Shimat V. Joseph, Entomology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA
- Insects and plant pathogens remain major challenges for ornamental nursery managers and landscape managers. The speakers will update the audience on recent research findings on the effectiveness of insecticides and fungicides against various pest species. The speakers will discuss any new information affecting the ornamental industry, such as new cultivars, changes in existing regulations, etc.
CEUs for this Webinar:
- GA - 2 hours in Cat 21, Cat 22, Cat 23, Cat 24, and Cat 27
- GA - 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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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
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