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Pre-recorded Webinars - Important Please Read
Since these are pre-recorded webinars, you WILL NOT have the opportunity to ask questions, but you will benefit from listening to the questions asked during the original broadcast. If you have received credits for these talks earlier this year (March) or any time during your 5-year recertification period your CAN NOT receive credits again. You will not be awarded credits if you claimed credits for this webinar before and they were awarded. This will be screened by the identification number connected to each webinar. If you have not received credits for these talks that were offered earlier this year you will need to attend the entire webinar in order to receive the credits. You must provide a photo of yourself holding up a photo ID to be sent right before, during or immediately after the webinar (this must be done for each webinar you register for). Instructions on how to send your photo will be provided in your registration confirmation. Registration for all webinars MUST be completed no later than one hour before the start time of the webinar – no exceptions. The link to join the webinar will be sent just prior to the start (within one hour) of the webinar. PLEASE NOTE - a poll will be posted at the beginning of each webinar. You must complete the poll in order to receive credits. If email address is different, you will not me recognized therefore NO credits will be awarded. There will be no refunds after 10/10/2021. The Landscape Conference Webinar Series 8 Dates – 9 Webinars Great Speakers and Excellent Topics Continuing Education Credits (including NJ Pesticide!) Member Pricing $25 each. All 9 webinars for discounted price of $200.00! Non-Member Pricing $50 each. All 9 Webinars for discounted price of $400.00!
October 12 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Mike Reed, SynaTek TOPIC: Building a Turf and Ornamental Care Program using the “Three E’s” - Efficacy, Environmental Impact & Economics DESCRIPTION: Members of the Green Industry have a responsibility to be Good Stewards to the Environment. This seminar will focus on the tools you should be using when choosing a pesticide. University of Wisconsin Pesticide Efficacy Calculator: This calculator is intended to provide research-based product efficacy ratings for the professional turfgrass manager. Each Product or Active Ingredient receives a point rating for controlling specific fungus and weeds. For fungicides: 4 = Consistently excellent control under high disease pressure 3 = Consistently excellent control, though some breakdown under high disease pressure 2 = Fair to good control under most conditions, periodic breakdowns in disease control 1 = Control is inconsistent between experiments but performs well in some instances N = No efficacy L = Limited published data on effectiveness For herbicides: 4-Excellent, greater than 90% prevention or control 3-Good, 75-90% prevention or control 2-Fair, 50-75% prevention or control 1-Poor, less than 50% prevention or control Demonstration of University of Wisconsin Pesticide Efficacy Calculator EIQ Calculator (Environmental Impact Quotient): The EIQ Calculator is used to estimate the environmental impact of pesticides. The closer to zero the lower the impact. The EIQ formula was created to provide pest managers data regarding the environmental and health impacts of their pesticide options so they can make better informed decisions regarding their pesticide selection. It combines known toxicological and environmental fate information about pesticides, including toxicity to humans, fish, birds and other non-target organisms; and pesticide characteristics such as likelihood to leach or runoff, soil persistence, and plant leaf persistence. The calculation is based on: Active Ingredient Active Ingredient % Use Rate An Impact value from Zero to 1000 will be assigned based: Environment Applicator Home Owner Demonstration of EIQ Calculator Economics: Using Efficacy Ratings, EIQ and Cost per 1,000 sq ft to determine which product to use. CREDITS Pesticide Credits NJ - 3A - 2, 3B - 2, 8C - 2, PP2 - 2
CT - 3A - 2, 3B - 2, 8C - 2, PP2 - 2
Industry Credits -
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1
CNLP: 1 Environment
APLD: 1
NALP: 1 October 13 – Two Talks 12pm to 1pm (Second Talk 1pm to 2pm) (FIRST TALK OF THE DAY) TIME: 12pm to 1pm (First Talk) SPEAKER: Richard A. McCoy, Richard A. McCoy Horticultural Services, Inc. TOPIC: "Incorporation of native plants in the landscape and lawn alternatives" DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn how our industry can correct the past and current Landscape practices that damage our ecosystems. This discussion on how habitat fragmentation of natural areas by shopping mails, office complexes, farming, large residential and commercial lawns maintained with synthetic chemicals are some of the leading causes of avian and invertebrate animal Species decline. The 'green' industry can become part of the solution by viewing landscape maintenance and construction through a different lens. This new perspective relies on not just whether a plant is visually appealing. However, it depends on native plants that are both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically productive. When we remove unnecessary or problematic lawn mono cultures from the landscape and replace them with new and improved green infrastructure methods, we cab build ecologically productive landscapes that manage storm water, restore ecological diversity, and return valuable ecosystem services to the landscape. Discussion: - Native plant substitutions
- Rain gardens and green infrastructure
- Rebuilding native plant communities
- Reduce the lawn and why
- Homegrown National Park
CREDITS Pesticide Credits NJ - 3A - 2, 3B - 2, 8C - 2
CT - 3A - 2, 3B - 2, 8C - 2
Industry Credits
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1 (applied for)
ProFACT Fertilizer: 1 Credit
CNLP: 1 Environment
APLD: 1
NALP: 1 (SECOND TALK OF THE DAY) TIME: 1pm to 2pm (Second Talk) SPEAKER: BARRY DRAYCOTT, Tech Terra Environmental TOPIC: The Four Laws of Ecology DESCRIPTION: This talk will help landscapers understand both the positive and negative impacts of our actions in such a way that can guide you to make decisions that have positive results in your businesses while improving our health and customer satisfaction. Discussion Points: - Everything is connected to everything else. There is one ecosphere for all living organisms and what affects one, affects all.
- Everything must go somewhere. There is no “waste” in nature and there is no “away” to which things can be thrown.
- Nature knows best. Humankind has fashioned technology to improve upon nature, but such change in a natural system is, says Commoner, “likely to be detrimental to that system”
- There is no such thing as a free lunch. Exploitation of nature will inevitably involve the conversion of resources from useful to useless forms.
CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ: CORE - 2 CT: CORE - 2 Industry Credits - ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1 ProFACT Fertilizer: 2 Credits
CNLP: 1 Professional APLD: 1
NALP: 1 October 14 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Richard Fletcher, NuFarm TOPIC: Glyphosate Update and Alternatives DESCRIPTION: Glyphosate – State of the union Understanding Glyphosate Alternatives Updates on label changes i.e. Cheetah Pro Weed Control is one of the biggest challenges in the landscape and nursery industry. With some best practices in place, and the proper control products applied at the correct time, labor can be saved and costs reduced. For years, Glyphosate has been the go to as a non-selective herbicide. With some state/local regulations and weed resistance taking place, we need to know what alternatives are available and where they fit in. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ: 1A-2, 2-2,3A-2,3B-2,3C-2,6B-2,8C-2, PP2-2
CT: 1A-2, 2-2,3A-2,3B-2,3C-2,6B-2,8C-2, PP2-2
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1/2 - Environment, 1/2 Professional
APLD: 1
NALP: 1 October 19 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Bob Mann, Director of State and Local Government Relations, National Association of Landscape Professionals TOPIC: Turfgrass Pollinator Best Management Practices: What they are, why they’re necessary, and how to implement them DESCRIPTION: Concerns about pollinator health have dominated discussions in agriculture and horticulture alike for many years now. While we do have a better handle on the maladies that our pollinators suffer from, we are still grappling with the political fallout surrounding insecticide use, specifically those in the neonicotinoid class. Politicians seek to ban or significantly restrict their use, regulators at the EPA don’t fully understand how lawn and landscape professionals use these products and how beneficial they are to a thoughtful and environmentally sound approach to landscape management. The advent of Best Management Practices (BMP’s) in horticulture provides professionals a tool to use in conjunction with integrated pest management to care for turfgrass and ornamentals in a more holistic manner. BMP’s can also be crafted to focus on individual aspects of horticulture, such as pollinator protection. In this talk, NALP’s Bob Mann, a longtime member of the professional lawn care community, discusses pollinator protection and how lawn and landscape professionals can make a big difference in how they approach caring for their customer’s properties. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ - 3A-2,3B-2,6B-2,8C-2, PP2-2
CT - 3A-2,3B-2,6B-2,8C-2, PP2-2
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Practice: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1 Environment
APLD: 1
NALP: 1 October 21 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Brian Oleksak, County College of Morris TOPIC: Big Surprises from Small Trees DESCRIPTION: This presentation will focus of the design possibilities of small trees in the urban and suburban landscape. Professor Oleksak will discuss the steps to take for site selection and provide an overview of both native and introduced tree species, including maintenance and pest management strategies required for their culture. The topics discussed will be pertinent to landscape designers, installers and maintenance professionals. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ - 3A - 2, 6B - 2
CT - 3A - 2, 6B - 2
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Practice: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1 Design
APLD: 1
NJUCF: 1
NALP: 1 October 26 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Stephen Bross, Environmental Specialist 3, NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Pesticide Compliance and Enforcement TOPIC: DEP Core and Safety Updates 2021 DESCRIPTION: DEP Website changes including Rutgers “Pacer” registration for Pesticide Exams.
How to use DEP approved templates for Record Keeping and Consumer Information Posting in various types of pesticide applications.
Selection of respirators, masks, and other safety equipment when applying Restricted and Non-restricted use pesticides
Liability Issues - Applicator responsibility for pesticide drift, crop injury, personal injury, cross contamination.
Pesticide Business Inspections: Preparation for inspections including application records, service vehicle inspection and pesticide storage. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ - Core - 2
CT - Core - 2
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1 Professional
NJUCF: 1
NALP: 1 October 27 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Nick Polanin, Rutgers NJAES TOPIC: Things are looking up: Vision 2021 for trees in your landscape DESCRIPTION: This talk will present information and diagnostic tools on both biotic and abiotic challenges for the 2021 season - pests, diseases, and disorders. Of major concern are introduced invasive (EAB, SLF), opportunistic diseases, seasonal "nuisances" (Brood X cicadas), and assessing structural deficits in trees. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ - 3A - 2, 8C - 2, 9 - 1, PP2 - 2
CT - 3A - 2, 8C - 2, 9 - 1, PP2 - 2
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Management: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1 Environment
APLD: 1
NJUCF: 1
NALP: 1 October 28 – 12pm to 1pm SPEAKER: Rich Buckley, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Rutgers NJAES, Geiger Turfgrass Education Center TOPIC: INSECTS THAT SUCK! Modern Concepts in Scale Management for the Landscape and Nursery DESCRIPTION: Scale insects are routinely encountered on samples submitted to the Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at Rutgers. These silent killers sneak up on plant managers and can cause significant problems for many plants when left unchecked. Not only are these critters hard to identify, but they are also hard to control. This 60-minute lecture covers several common armored and soft scales encountered in New Jersey. Proper identification, scale biology, scouting techniques, and least toxic control options will be discussed with a strong emphasis on proper Integrated Pest Management practice. CREDITS Pesticide Credits - NJ - 3A - 2, 8C - 2, PP2 - 2, 13 - 1
CT - 3A - 2, 8C - 2, PP2 - 2, 13 - 1
Industry Credits -
LTE/LTCO:
ISA: Certified Arborist: 1, BCMA - Science: 1 (applied for)
CNLP: 1 Environment
NJUCF: 1
APLD: 1
NALP: 1
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