Course Description and Credit Information

Course Description:

This course provides a comprehensive examination of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Weed Management (IWM) principles tailored for maintaining healthy turfgrass on school grounds, playing fields, and public spaces. Attendees will learn the importance of adopting a holistic approach to pest and weed management to ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. The course covers a range of IPM and IWM strategies, including cultural, mechanical, chemical, and biological controls, with a focus on practical implementation and compliance with pesticide regulations.

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will understand the fundamental principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Weed Management (IWM) and their significance in maintaining healthy turfgrass environments.

2. Attendees will identify and implement cultural practices for reducing pest and weed pressure on school grounds and playing fields, including soil management, turfgrass selection, and traffic management.

3. Attendees will evaluate mechanical control methods for suppressing pests and weeds, such as mowing, cultivation, and hardscaping techniques.

4. Attendees will explore emerging trends and considerations in biological control methods for pest and weed management, including current limitations and prospects.


 General Course Information

Credits

3.5 CEU/CE/PDH/CH

HSW

Yes

Format

Pre-recorded webinar on the fundamental principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Integrated Weed Management (IWM)

Presenter

Industry Expert

 

US State Approvals

LA CES Approved

Yes

States: AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MI, MO, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Yes

North Carolina

Yes

Florida

Yes

New York
***Each licensee is responsible for determining if this course meets the state requirements

***

GA, MI, and MN  
**Explanation: There is no process to get courses pre-approved in your state, but there should be no issues getting this course approved.
If not approved, we will exchange it for another course or provide a full refund.

Yes
**See explanation

 

Canada Provinces and Territories

British Columbia

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Ontario

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Course curriculum

    1. Integrated Pest Management for Turf Pests on School Grounds

    1. Vertebrate Turf Pests on School Grounds

    1. Weeds: Nature's Graffiti - How IPM Can Fix That

    1. Quiz

    1. Survey

About this course

  • $94.46
  • 5 lessons
  • 3 hours of video content