This January, OMAFA is presenting a series of webinars focused on integrated pest management (IPM) topics for nursery growers. See below for the list of webinars and links to register through zoom. Registration is free, but you must register for each webinar separately.

Click continue reading for details on the webinars and the links to register.

Webinars coming up this January:

FUNdamentals of FUNgicides
Tuesday, January 13 at 1pm
Speaker: Katie Goldenhar (OMAFA)

This webinar will discuss how fungicides work, including mode of action, movement in plants, spectrum of control as well as resistance management strategies. This presentation will include examples of fungicide use specific to outdoor ornamentals.
Click here to register for the ‘Fundamentals of Fungicides’ webinar.

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Conifer IPM: Practical tips for common pests
Wednesday, January 14 at 1pm
Speaker: Cody Hildebrant (Fox Hollow Farms)

In this webinar, Cody Hildebrant from Fox Hollow Farms will cover some of his tips for monitoring, detection and management for a few of the commonly encountered insects and disease in field grown conifers such as wine pine weevil, spruce gall adelgid, cedar leaf miner, balsam twig aphid, pine needle scale, needlecasts and more.
Click here to register for the ‘Conifer IPM’ webinar.

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Thinking Bigger: Macro Pests and Beneficials in IPM
Thursday, January 22 at 1pm
Speaker: Ree Laforet (Sheridan Nurseries)

Thinking Bigger is about IPM “beyond the bugs”, identifying the pests and beneficial animals you don’t need a hand lens to see. Ree will also talk about ways to leverage the power of “macro-bios” for your nursery operation.
Click here to register for the ‘Thinking Bigger’ webinar.

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Beech Leaf Disease: What we know and where we’re heading
Monday, January 26 at 1pm
Speakers: Katie Goldenhar & Cassie Russell (OMAFA)

This talk will cover the current understanding of beech leaf disease (BLD), including biology and identification. We’ll also discuss ongoing research into how the disease spreads and what strategies are being investigated to help mitigate the impact of BLD.
Click here to register for the ‘Beech Leaf Disease’ webinar.

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Biocontrol Basics – when, why and how
Wednesday, January 28 at 1pm
Speaker: Sarah Jandricic (OMAFA)

This presentation will help you bring successful biocontrol programs for the greenhouse outside! Learn about key components of using natural enemies for pest control, such as selecting the right bio, quality assurance and monitoring outcomes. Helpful resources will also be provided.
Click here to register for the ‘Biocontrol Basics’ webinar.

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