This is a live web-based conference offering continuing education for Pesticide Applicators and Landscape Maintenance Professionals caring for Home Lawns, Golf Courses, and Sports Fields.

February 4, 2021

Register for $25.00 per person here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-texas-turf-and-landscape-conference-tickets-135366991315

Registered participants will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom conference a few days prior to the event.

For more information contact the Smith County Extension office at 903-590-2980.

All participants with a TDA pesticide applicators license will receive 5 CEUs (pending TDA approval)

8:45am Participants check in online
9:00 Conference Begins
9:00-10:00 IPM Strategies for Turf Insects and Diseases
Presented by Chrissie Segars, PhD; Extension Turfgrass Specialist
10 minute break
10:10-11:10 Turf Weeds and Watering: Cultural Control, Indicator Weeds, Water-Driven Weed Ecology,             Watering and Herbicide Movement
Presented by Becky Bowling, PhD; Extension Specialist for Urban Water
11:10– 12:10 Managing Weeds in Turf with Herbicides
Presented by Chrissie Segars, PhD; Extension Turfgrass Specialist
12:10-12:45 Lunch Break
12:45-1:45 Common Tree Diseases and Treatment Options
Presented by Daniel Duncum; Staff Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service
1:45-2:45 Tree Pests and Treatment Options
Presented by Allen Smith; Regional Forest Health Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service
2:45– 3:00 Final Questions, Participant Survey, Closing Remarks