Presented by Jeff Weld, Bayer Territory Manager

Speakers Bio – Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the Ohio State University.  His experience over the past thirty five years in the green industries and agriculture includes several sales and management positions.  Jeff sold seed treatments, owned and operated small landscape business for over eight years and spent nineteen years in sales and management with the turf and ornamental business unit of Bayer CropScience.  Jeff has given literally hundreds of educational presentations on subjects as diverse as the T&O business.  Jeff is currently a certified arborist.  He served on numerous industry associations throughout the northeast and New Jersey.  Jeff received the "Member of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Lawncare Professionals in addition to numerous Bayer Awards. 

Course Description – The presentation will focus on Bees and factors impacting Bee health. 

1.      What are Neonicotinoids?

a.       A group of insecticide chemistries

2.      Why are they in the news?

a.       Impact on Honey Bees

3.      Do Neonicotinoids kill bees?

4.      Do Neonicotinoids cause Colony Collapse Disorder?

5.      Will we lose the use of Neonicotinoids?

6.      Why Use Neonicotinoids?

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