Integrated Pest Management Update for Landscapers

Using an Integrated Pest Management approach, this training session for landscapers will focus on sustainable landscape practices, the elements of an integrated weed management approach, pesticide safety practices, pesticide performance and water quality, new products and technologies. Eligible course participants will be awarded 5 re-certification points in the Nova Scotia Pesticide Re-certification Program.

About the Pesticide Applicator’s Re-certification Credit Program

Who Should Attend?

Landscapers interested in obtaining further training in pesticide safety and use, while also accumulating training points.

Course Content

The Sustainable Urban Landscape
Concepts in Integrated Pest Management
IPM – A Strategy of Alternatives
Making Pest Management Decisions
Pest Resistance, Resurgence & Replacement
The Future of IPM

Related Courses

NSAC Centre for Continuing and Distance Education is also offering two related courses, Pesticide Applicator's Certification and Pesticide Application Technology for Landscapers.

Instructor

Dr. Glen Sampson is recently retired from NSAC where he taught topics in weed and pest management. He conducts research on weed control, including strategies to reduce pesticide use. His research program included biological controls for perennial weeds, control of weeds in blueberry fields and topics in integrated weed management. He continues to deliver presentations on pest management issues across Canada.

Course Details

What to Bring:	n/a
Evaluation:	n/a
Tuition:	$90
Dates and Times:	Thursday, October 20, 2011
Decision Deadline:	Thursday, October 6, 2011
Application:	Click here for the Course Selection Form

Note: A minimum number of students is required for each course. The “decision deadline” is the date on which courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled.

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