Featured Classes
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Courses With CEUs
Integrated Pest Management - Part 1 (2 hours)
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Mid-Michigan Snow Equipment
In the first part of this 2-part class you will learn the history of IPM and why it was
created. You will learn the 7 steps of IPM and why it's use is so important, not only
as a businessperson but as an Arborist in the Urban Forest and especially in
today's changing "climate".
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Integrated Pest Management - Part 2 (2 hours)
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Mid-Michigan Snow Equipment
In the second part of this 2-part class, you will learn what's needed to create an
IPM program in your company. You will also learn where to get the resources
necessary to implement the program. Finally, you will get an understanding of how
to effectively communicate the benefits of the program to your clients.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Integrated Pest Management Bundle - Parts 1 & 2 (4 hours)
Plan Ahead and Save!
Purchase Integrated Pest Management Parts 1 & 2 in a bundle and save 10%.
Normal Price: $80.00
Bundle Price: $72.00
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Mid-Michigan Snow Equipment
Categories Valid for 4 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Pests of Boxwoods
(2 hours)
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Bandit Industries, Inc.
In this class you will learn about the growing list of pests that are affecting
boxwood. Why does it seem that this hardy and adaptable shrub has suddenly
come under attack by a myriad of pests, with 2 relatively new ones joining in on
the assault? You will learn about these pests, what to look for, how to identify the
symptoms and how to treat them. Finally, you will learn about the PROPER
cultural practices that are needed to keep the natural vigor that boxwoods have in
place, to increase their ability to defend themselves.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3B, 6
Canker "Diseases" of Trees & Shrubs
(1 hour)
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Elite Field Service
Canker can be anything that blocks or disrupts the vascular flow of plants. Weed
whip injury can cause “a canker”. However, we almost exclusively associate
canker with pathogens. In this class we will look at VARIOUS “forms” of cankers.
We will look at the diagnostic clues that will allow us to differentiate between these
different types of canker. Lastly, we will see how increasing the health of plants
can help increase their resistance to canker.
Price: $20.00
Categories Valid for 1 CEUs: 2, 3B, 6
Understanding Pesticides
(1 hour)
Speaker: Gary Eichen
Sponsor: Kelly & Sons Trailers
In this class we will look at the various “classes” of pesticides. Synthetic
Pyrethroids vs. Organophosphates. We will look at formulations, and how
resistance works. We will discover the predacious effects that even some “newer”
class pesticides have, and how to choose the best products for you to use.
Price: $20.00
Categories Valid for 1 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Mosquito Management (4 hours)
Speaker: Austin Douglas
Sponsor(s): ALTA Equipment Company
Managing Mosquitoes is no easy task. Thankfully, we have a lot of information to
manage mosquitoes within our 7F mosquito Manual, and the National Core Manual.
This class will break down mosquito biology, vulnerable life cycle stages, mosquito
behaviors, and the importance mosquito management serves to the public. We will also cover in the second half of this seminar: Application Methods, Control Methods,
Products used, Look at Safety Data Sheets, Label Comparisons, Personal Protective
Equipment, Resistance Management, Drift Management, and Equipment Used for
Mosquito Applications as well as Mosquito Surveillance. This will be a very
comprehensive overview of Mosquito Control in the Urban environment. We will be tying all of this back to the National Core Manual to see how the National Core Manual relates to mosquito control.
Price: $80.00
Categories Valid for 4 CEUs: 7F, Comm Core
Pesticide Applicator: Best Management Practices ( 2 hours)
Speaker: Austin Douglas
Sponsor: Brown Equipment Company
Best Management Practices is often a term used within the tree care industry. But, what
are the Best Management Practices for Pesticide Applicators? In this seminar, we will cover where we can derive Best Management Practices that is tailored for all
commercial Pesticide Applicators in general. In this seminar, we will cover, what are
Best Management Practices, where we can derive BMPs from, Safety as a primary
BMP, Pest Identification and what happens if you misidentify a pest, a general overview
of the Federal and State laws that we need to know as pesticide applicators, Planning
the Application and what goes into deciding the correct management methods,
Integrated Pest Management and its components, Drift BMPs, Product Selection, and much more. At the end of this seminar will also dive into Category Specific BMPs such as Turfgrass, Ornamental, Right Of Way and Mosquito Control. Each category has it's own specific BMPs that are tailored to the applications and application methods we use.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Safety Protocols for Commercial Pesticide Applicators (1 hour)
Speaker: Austin Douglas
Sponsor: Taylor Ford Commercial Division
Safety must be a top priority as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator. In this seminar, we
will focus on all things safety while working in the field. We will cover why we should
follow safety protocols, Safety Data Sheets, Pesticide Labels, Effects of Pesticides on
our Bodies and the Environment, Personal Protective Equipment, Federal and State
Laws the emphasize and Reinforce Safety Protocols, as well as Safety Culture within
the Workplace.
Price: $20.00
Categories Valid for 1 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F, Comm Core
Insect Management of Turfgrass and Ornamentals (2 hours)
Speaker: Tom Bergschwenger
Sponsor: Elite Field Service
In this session we will cover insect management of ornamentals and turfgrass. We will include insect life cycles, control methods, signs and symptoms of pest damage, and proper insecticide use, including identifying and protecting beneficial insects and pollinators.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6
Disease Management of Turfgrass and Ornamentals (2 hours)
Speaker: Tom Bergschwenger
Sponsor: ALTA Equipment Company
In this session we will cover disease management of ornamentals and turfgrass. We will include disease development, management practices, signs and symptoms of disease damage, and proper control methods.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 2, 3A, 3B, 6
Insect and Disease Management of Turfgrass and Ornamental Bundle
(4 hours)
Plan ahead and Save!
Purchase Insect and Disease Management of Turfgrass and Ornamentals together and save 10%
Normal Price: $80.00
Bundle Price: $72.00
Speaker: Tom Bergschwenger
Sponsors: Elite Field Service & Alta Equipment Company
Bundle Valid for 4 CEUs in Categories: 2, 3A, 3B, 6
Cultural Management of Turfgrass & IPM Management of Weeds (2 hours)
Speaker: Tom Bergschwenger
Sponsor: AIS Construction Equipment
In this session we will cover insect management of ornamentals and turfgrass. We will include insect life cycles, control methods, signs and symptoms of pest damage, and proper insecticide use, including identifying and protecting beneficial insects and pollinators.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: 3A, 6
Pesticides - Protecting Yourself & The Environment (2 hours)
Speaker: Tom Bergschwenger
Sponsor: AIS Construction Equipment
As pesticide applicators, we are responsible for the safe application of pesticides. In this session learn about the characteristics and effects of pesticides and how we can minimize their impact to the surrounding environment. The discussion includes drift management and use of Integrated Pest Management, in addition to proper use of PPE, protecting the applicator and other related topics.
Price: $40.00
Categories Valid for 2 CEUs: Comm Core, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, 7F
