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Weed Identification and Control in the Landscape - 1.5 CEU's: APLD, PLANET Landscape Industry Certified

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Presented by Cheryl Wilen, Univ. of CA Co-op. Extension
Thursday October 13 - 9:00 - 10:30 AM

Course Description:

Dr. Wilen will discuss how to identify, prevent, and treat major weed species found in ornamental and turfgrass plantings. She will stress the importance of early detection and integrated pest management strategies such as implementing recommended cultural practices (proper irrigation, fertilizer, etc.) and using mulch effectively to prevent and decrease weed germination around trees and shrubs. In addition, Dr. Wilen will discuss how and when to consider the use of chemical controls (herbicides).

Biography:

As the integrated pest management (IPM) advisor for ornamentals in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties since 1995, Dr. Cheryl Wilen provides effective IPM strategies to farm advisors, governmental agencies, pest control advisors, and commercial growers and landscapers. Her research and extension program focus on 1) progressive integrated pest management techniques in ornamental crop production, landscapes, and turf; 2) IPM and water quality in urban environments; 3) evaluation and demonstration of least-toxic pest control systems; and 4) pesticide safety. Dr. Wilen is involved in UC workgroups, public service, and national and international scientific societies. She has been the co-chair for two statewide conferences (Pest Management in ANR and the California Association of Nurseries and Garden Centers Research and Education Conference), co-chair of the Urban Systems review panel for the Exotic Pests grants, and chair of the Research Advisory Committee for the South Coast Research and Extension Center. In addition, she provides information and training to California policy makers regarding the use of pesticides and pest control.


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