Need Credits? Register today for the Turf & Outdoor Ornamental Pest Management Recertification Meeting!
University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine Board of Pesticides Control are pleased to host a virtual recertification training covering turf and outdoor ornamental pest management on February 3, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Attending earns three pesticide applicator recertification credits.
Who should attend: This webinar is intended for anyone who manages pests of turf or other outdoor ornamentals, including landscapers, golf course managers, sod farmers, nursery owners, and managers of athletic fields. However, anyone interested may attend, and all Maine pesticide applicators may receive credit.
Cost: $30
A Zoom link will be included in the notification sent upon registration.
Speakers:
- Doug Van Hoewyk, Toxicologist, Maine Board of Pesticides Control – Toxicology of Neonicotinoid Alternatives in the Ornamental Landscape
- Randy Prostak, Extension Weed Specialist, UMass Extension – Handling Two Major Groups of Weeds in Turf
- Hillary Peterson, IPM Specialist & Entomologist, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry – How the Water Table Rules Your Turf: Smarter Timing for Fertilizer and Pesticide Applications
- Alex Peacock, Director, Maine Board of Pesticides Control – BPC Update
Requirements for the program:
- Access to the Zoom platform.
- Attendees must pass a quiz after the program to receive pesticide applicator credit.
For more information or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Kerry Bernard at kerry.bernard@maine.edu.
If you have any questions please contact the Board of Pesticides Control at pesticides@maine.gov or 207-287-2731
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