Pesticide use in turfgrass systems workshop set for June 3 in Pearland
Six continuing education units available for pesticide applicators
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the City of Pearland will host a Responsible Pesticide Use in Turfgrass Systems workshop on June 3 at the West Pearland Library, 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland.
The workshop runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is designed for pesticide applicators working in turfgrass and municipal landscape settings, including municipal programs and parks, school maintenance, athletic fields and lawn care professionals.
Registration fees include breakfast, lunch and refreshments. Regular registration is $120 from May 4 through May 30. Late and on-site registration is $140 from May 31 through June 3. Participants can register at tx.ag/TurfgrassCEU.
Six Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units are available — two general, two integrated pest management, one law and regulations, and one drift minimization.
On the agenda
Program topics and speakers include:
- Turfgrass Care for Municipalities — Kimberly Mayer, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent for Brazoria County.
- Best Management Practices for Athletic Fields — Weston Floyd, turfgrass research assistant, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Bryan College Station.
- Turfgrass Pest Identification and Diagnosis — Michael Potter, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent for Montgomery County.
- Weed Biology and Integrated Management Strategies for Sustainable Landscapes —Mayer.
- Texas Pesticide Laws, Rules and Applicator Responsibilities — Corrie Bowen, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent in Wharton County.
- Irrigation Practices That Reduce Pesticide Drift and Runoff in Municipal Landscapes — James Boone Holladay, AgriLife Extension horticulture agent in Galveston County.
For more information, contact Piper Sparkman at [email protected].
