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Sabina Tirpak - Rutgers University

Course Title: The IPM Approach to Abiotic Turf Disorders
January 24 - Tues. 1:30 - 2:30
NJ Credits: 2 - 3B, 2 - 13
NY Credits: 1 - 3A, 1 - 3B, 1 - 25

Course Description:
Turfgrass stands can be injured and damaged by biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) agents. Abiotic agents or factors include environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures; excess or deficient water, light or nutrients; soil compaction; and abnormal conditions such as drought, flooding and/or adverse cultural practices. Based solely on symptoms, however, determining whether the condition is caused by a biotic or an abiotic agent can be challenging. This presentation will focus on utilizing the IPM approach to attain the proper diagnosis via a thorough examination of the site, knowledge of relevant past and present environmental conditions, in-depth knowledge of plant species biology, site management history, and an orderly series of tests to determine possible causes.

Course Title: Injections, Drenches, and Sprays - When, Why, and How?
January 25 - Weds. 2:30 - 4:00
NJ Credits: 3 - CORE, 2 - PP2
NY Credits: 1.5 - 3A, 1.5 - 25

Course Description:
Traditional foliar and topical sprays have been and continue to be an effective means of pest management in ornamentals. Off-site drift, non-target insect loss, restrictive legislation and regulations in use and other factors have created a need for alternate delivery systems. Injection of chemicals directly into the vascular system of trees has been used for over three decades. Macro- and Microinfusion techniques have been used with varying degrees of success in treating for insect pests, fungal and bacterial diseases, and for nutritional supplementation. In addition, new chemistries allow for soil drenches under ornamentals to also be an effective systemic delivery system. However these “new’ technologies present additional risks that require applicator’s attention. Personal safety concerns, PPE, and timely applications utilizing these alternate technologies and conventional foliar sprays to deliver controls and prevention of insects and diseases in managed landscapes and lawns will be presented.

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