{"id":2303,"date":"2025-01-10T15:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/?p=2303"},"modified":"2025-01-10T15:18:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T20:18:16","slug":"getting-the-best-of-pests-green-industry-webinar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/worthag\/2025\/01\/getting-the-best-of-pests-green-industry-webinar\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting the Best of Pests &#8211; Green Industry Webinar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The webinar from the  Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture will be on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 3:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m. This and future webinars cover interesting topics and also provide an opportunity to earn pesticide license recertification credits. See the details below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>DATE: &nbsp;Thursday, January 16, 2025<\/strong><br><strong>TIME: &nbsp;3:00 &#8211; 5:00 p.m. U.S. East Coast Time<\/strong><br><br><strong>Registration closes at 2:00 p.m. on the day of the webinar.<\/strong>  <em>Announcements will begin at 2:45 p.m.<\/em> The webinar begins <strong>PROMPTLY at 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugaurbanag.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ab9f71696076b9b09790c6f96&amp;id=c32909e0c8&amp;e=70b63057c4\"><strong>Click here to register<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>Speakers and Topics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Management of common (and uncommon) landscape tree pests in the southeastern U.S.&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Dr. David Coyle, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation, Clemson University <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trees in managed landscapes are subject to many different abiotic and biotic stresses, which can increase their susceptibility to several native insects and diseases. At the same time, the Southeast is now home to a few non-native tree pests such as the emerald ash borer and Asian long horned beetle. This webinar will help viewers learn to identify native and non-native pests on trees in managed landscapes in the Southeast. We will discuss chemical and non-chemical management options and consider ways to mitigate underlying stress on the trees whih can help increases a tree&#8217;s resilience in the face of insect and disease pests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Delicious Designs: Incorporating Edibles into Everyday Landscapes&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; Dr. Heather Kirk-Ballard, Department of Horticulture, The University of Georgia<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discover how to transform your outdoor space into a stunning and productive garden by integrating edible plants into your landscape. This presentation will explore the benefits of edible landscaping, share practical design principles, and highlight sustainable practices for creating a functional and visually appealing garden. You&#8217;ll also learn how to address key plant health concerns, including pest control, soil care, and disease prevention. Whether you&#8217;re starting small or planning a larger area, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools to blend fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers seamlessly into your yard. Create a space that is as beautiful as it is bountiful!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CEUs Awarded for this webinar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-47e15b81550b26637a38d8744465f535\"><strong>GA &#8211; GA &#8211; 2 hours Cats 21, 23, 24, 31, 32<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-86f924330d698feb8e6ae8ee5bae1a16\"><strong>GA &#8211; 1 hour in 10 (Private)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NO CREDIT<\/strong>&nbsp;will be issued for those who do not meet the State&#8217;s mandatory viewing time limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>NOTE:<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;Event registration is required for&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>each location<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/em><strong><em>CONNECTION<\/em><\/strong><em>&nbsp;that will be viewing the webinar. For further information on multi-location or multi-connection, please contact our office at 770-228-7214.<\/em><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>DAY OF<\/strong>&nbsp;the webinar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into the webinar using the&nbsp;<strong>unique<\/strong>&nbsp;link that appears in the zoom.us confirmation email or the Join or View Webinar button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether watching alone or with a group, each location&nbsp;must complete and&nbsp;<strong>return<\/strong>&nbsp;a sign-in sheet(s) to receive CEU credits. Complete the required sign-in sheet and return it via email to&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ugaurbanag.us17.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=ab9f71696076b9b09790c6f96&amp;id=607a984fdf&amp;e=70b63057c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gtbop@uga.edu<\/a>&nbsp;immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;following the webinar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Please make sure that when signing in to view the webinar, enter your&nbsp;<strong>first and last name.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you must use your&nbsp;<strong>phone for audio<\/strong>, make sure your&nbsp;sign-in sheet reflects the phone number that was used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep a copy<\/strong>&nbsp;of the sign-in sheet(s) for your records.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-two-background-color has-background has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><em>If we can be of assistance at Worth County Extension, please let us know.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-two-background-color has-background\"><strong><em>University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. 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