2019 Pest Management Conference

Due to inclement weather, the 2019 FALCAN & University of Maryland Extension Pest Management Conference has been rescheduled for 3/15/2019.

Join FALCAN and University of Maryland Extension for the 2019 Pest Management Conference!

Featured Topics and Speakers

• Understanding Sedges and the Impact of Herbicide Resistance.
  Tracy Tudor - Market Specialist T & O, FMC Professional Solutions
• 2018 Turfgrass Year in Review and What You Can Do to Prepare for the 2019 Season.
  Geoffrey Rinehart - Instructor, University of Maryland, Institute of Applied Agriculture
• Review of Major Ornamental Pests in 2018. 
  Stanton Gill - Extension Specialist in IPM and Entomology, University of Maryland Extension
• You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover. Look Beyond What You See Using Advanced IPM Strategies. 
  Heather Zindash - Certified Professional Horticulturist, Integrated Pest Management Consultant
• Effects of Water Quality on Pesticide Usage and Effectiveness. 
  Chuck Schuster - University of Maryland Extension, Montgomery County Office
• Enhancing Woodlands and Reducing Pesticide Use on Lawns Through Conversion to Natural Areas: Opportunities for Expanding Services. 
  Jonathan Kays - Extension Specialist Natural Resources, University of Maryland Extension
• Nutrient Management Regulation Changes on Organics and How it improves the Use of Organics at Establishment and Maintenance.
  Chuck Schuster - Extension Educator, University of Maryland Extension, Montgomery County Office
• Using Plants to Handle Runoff and Bioretention Plantings.
  Amanda Rockler - University of Maryland Extension, Montgomery County Office
• Bats-Our Pest Control Allies. Focus on Ecological Contributions and Factors Affecting Their Decline. 
  Brett Morgan - Kousa Gardens
• Overview and Diagnosis of Significant Landscape Diseases. 
  David Clement - Extension Specialist Plant Pathology, University of Maryland Extension
• Spotted Lanternfly Update.
  Mary Kay Malinoski - Extension Specialist Entomology and IPM, University of Maryland Extension
• To Herbicide or Not to Herbicide? Alleviating Client Fears of Aquatic Herbicides.
  Jacqueline Takacs - Watershed Restoration Specialist, University of Maryland Extension, Sea Grant Program
• Closing Session: Pesticide Updates

Please Note:

• Due to limited space, registration is required.
• A light breakfast of pastries and coffee, and a catered lunch, will be provided.
• Lunch is not guaranteed if registered after March 8,2019.
• No refunds granted after March 8,2019.

Registration Cost:

• $85.00 Per-person if registered by March 8,2019
• $95.00 Per-person if registered after March 8,2019 - Please contact Dan Felice at Dfelice840@aol.com for availability. 

Pesticide Recertification

Maryland Department of Agriculture:

• 4 CEUs - Maryland Professional Fertilizer Applicator Recertification
• 1 Ag Plant
• 2 Forest
• 3A Ornamental Exterior
• 3C Turf
• 5 Aquatics
• 6 Right of Way
• 10 Demonstration Research
• 7C Wildlife

West Virginia:

• Cat. 4A-23
• Cat. 6-3
• Cat. 7-23
• Cat. 8A-7
• Cat. 11-25
• Cat. 12-25

District of Columbia:

• Cat. 00-8
• Cat. 3A-8
• Cat. 3B-8
• Cat. 3C-8
• Cat. 5-8
• Cat. 6-8
• Cat. 7F-8

Pennsylvania:

• Cat. 00-2
• Cat. PC-6
• Cat. 02-2
• Cat. 05-2
• Cat. 06-8
• Cat. 07-4
• Cat. 09-2
• Cat. 18-8
• Cat. 23-8

Virginia:

• Cat. 3-A
• Cat. 3-B
• Cat. 5-A
• Cat. 10
• Cat. 60

CEUs:

• ISA CEUs
• Maryland Tree Experts License - Approved for 1.5 MD LTE Credits

PLEASE NOTE: You must attend the appropriate sessions for your recertification categories.