2006
Seven-Week Course: Integrated Pest Management for Greenhouse Crops

French Hall, University of Massachusetts Campus, Amherst, MA

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursdays: February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2,9,16

Program Summary

Tina Smith, Extension Floriculture Program, will be teaching a seven-week progressive course designed to provide basic, practical information on common greenhouse pests including identification, monitoring and management strategies for ornamental greenhouse crops. Each session will include classroom lecture and hands-on experience in the greenhouse. Optional reading assignments will be given each week. Registration is for all seven sessions. Separate workshops are not available.

General information:
Worker Protection Standard (WPS): A WPS certificate is required in order to monitor pests in the Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences greenhouses, which is part of this series. If you do not have one, arrangements will be made to obtain a certificate on-line prior to the first class.

Text book and handouts: You will be able to purchase the required text on campus. Information will be provided on the first day of class. Handouts will also be available and are included in registration fee.

Pesticide Credit: 12 contact hours for Massachusetts category 26 will be awarded at the completion of the course.

UMASS academic credits are available by registering through Continuing Education for additional fees.

Snow Cancellation: To find out if class has been canceled, call the University of Massachusetts Snow Day Hotline: 413-545-3630.

Parking: Registration includes visitor parking permits (valued at $5.00 per day). Parking passes will be mailed prior to the first session. Note: Parking regulations are strictly enforced. Failure to properly display your parking pass may result in ticketing or towing.

Sponsored by UMass Extension Floriculture Program
For more information, contact tsmith@umext.umass.edu

Make check payable to: University of Massachusetts
Send to: Extension Floriculture Program, Tina Smith, Room 203 French Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003.

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___________________$235 Registration fee (includes parking, seminars, labs and handouts)

$__________________ Total Enclosed