Join the VSFMA for a day of virtual pesticide recertification learning on Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 via Zoom. All VSFMA members (free of charge) and guests ($50) are welcome! Attendees will be polled throughout the program for tracking.

Virginia Approved Credits: 
3-A (23) - Ornamental Pest Control

3-B (24) - Turf Pest Control

(06) - Right-of-Way Pest Control

60 (60) - *Registered Technician

Agenda:
07:45 – 08:00 Introduction and Welcome
08:00 – 08:50 1st Presentation – Mr. Aaron Tucker “Understanding Diseases that Affect Sports Turf in Virginia”
08:50 – 09:00 Break
09:00 – 09:50 2nd Presentation – Dr. Alejandro Del-Pozo “Arthropod Management for Turfgrass and Ornamentals”
09:50 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 10:50 3rd Presentation – Dr. Wendell Hutchens “Getting the Most Out of Your Fungicide Applications"
10:50 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 11:50 4th Presentation – Mr. John Peppers “Maximizing Herbicide Efficacy in Professional, Roadside, and Utility Turfgrass Systems”
11:50 – 01:00 Break/Lunch
01:00 – 01:50 5th Presentation – Dr. Jeffrey Derr "Sedge Identification and Management”
01:50 – 02:00 Break
02:00 – 02:30 6th Presentation – Mr. Ed Olsen “Environmental Fate of Pesticides in the Environment"
02:30 – 03:15 7th Presentation – Mr. Robert D. Christian “Virginia Legal Update”
03:15 – 03:30 Conclusion and Thanks