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2010 TLE - Speakers - Eric Gerhartz - Natural Animal Control in Turf & Ornamentals (PAPA)04-01-10 | News

Eric Gerhartz






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Title:Natural Animal Control in Turf & Ornamentals (PAPA)

October 6th - 12:30 pm

Presented by Eric Gerhartz, for Liquid Fence



Biography:
As the Director of the Liquid Fence PRO Division, Eric Gerhartz oversees, coordinates and conducts the efforts between the PRO Division and professional applicators nationwide, establishing animal control programs, university trials, PCO accreditation courses, and applicator training. Mr. Gerhartz has lectured about Natural Animal Controls in conjunction with Penn State University, Clemson University, and North Carolina State University, to name just a few. He has also been invited to speak by numerous trade organizations such as the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation, Western Turfgrass Council, The Golf Course Builders of America, and the California Landscape Association. Eric has his B.S. in Strategic Management and Leadership from Capella University and is currently completing his M.S. in Environmental Management along with his MBA through the University of Maryland. Mr. Gerhartz has been with the Liquid Fence Company for nearly five years and is married with two children.

Course Title: Natural Animal Control in Turf & Ornamentals (PAPA)

Course Description:

I. Determining the needs for control

  • a. Safety
  • b. Disease
  • c. Damage
  • d. Reasons for encroachment

    II.Designing and Animal Control Plan

  • a. Designing around three key needs for success
  • b. Designing around key factors
  • c. Why food is the key indicator

    III.Understanding why there is an overpopulation of animals

  • a. Increased food source
  • b. Better quality food source
  • c. Lack of Natural predators

    IV.Forms of Control
    a.Government Regulated
    i.Relocation
    ii.Birth Control
    iii.Extermination
    b.Effective Natural Controls
    i.Fencing/ Netting
    ii.Scare Tactics
    iii.Repellents

    V. Summary/ Review/ Questions

    Schedule subject to change

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