About this Event
🌿 Join us on Friday, November 7, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Anderson County Clemson Extension office for a full-day workshop offering practical, research-based strategies to manage pests in turf and ornamental landscapes through Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
🌿 This program covers a variety of topics, including:
- Invasive species
- Turf and ornamental insects
- Plant diseases
- Scouting and diagnostics
- Core IPM practices
- A special session on emerging technologies, such as drone applications in landscape management
🌿 Participants will leave equipped with hands-on tools they can immediately apply in the field to improve plant health, reduce risks, and achieve better results for clients.
🌿 This workshop is designed specifically for landscape professionals and those interested in pursuing a career in landscaping, but the public is welcome to attend.
🍽️ Program participants will be provided a Chick-fil-A lunch. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or preferences no later than October 31 at 12:00 pm.
📝 Credits offered:
6 SC Pesticide Credits Cat 3
6 SCCLP
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Clemson Extension is required by the USDA to offer program participants the opportunity to self-identify. By voluntarily providing us with your demographic information, we are able to more accurately document the impacts we are making to better the lives of the citizens of South Carolina.
Extension classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a paid program is canceled, full refunds will be issued. Similar programs are often offered again at a later date.
For individuals requiring accommodations, please contact Clemson Extension Horticulture at [email protected] as early as possible prior to the event to help ensure availability.
Civil Rights Statement
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM
IPM for Landscapes and Lawns: Practical Tools for Real Results
Host: Stephanie Turner
🕑: 10:00 AM
Ornamental Plant Diseases in the Landscape
Host: Dr. Steve Jeffers
Info: Ornamental Plant Diseases in the Landscape: A Practical Guide for Green Industry Professionals
🕑: 11:00 AM
These Don’t Suck: Invasive and Native Pests on Woody Landscape Plants
Host: Dr. David Coyle
🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Catered by Chick-fil-A
🕑: 01:00 PM
From Symptoms to Solutions: Diagnostic Tools for the Landscape Pro
Host: Drew Jeffers
🕑: 02:00 PM
Turf and Ornamental Insects: Biology, Damage, and Control Strategies
Host: Dr. Zee Ahmed
🕑: 03:00 PM
Emerging Technologies in Landscape Management: Tools for a Smarter Future
Host: John Helmke
🕑: 04:00 PM
Sign for Credits, Complete Evaluations
Info: Note: Participants must be present for the entire training to be eligible to sign for recertification credits.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anderson County Clemson Extension, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, United States
USD 50.00
