Greenhouse Scout School certificate program and webinar series Feb 1-Mar 8, 2023
Greenhouse Scout School certificate program and webinar series
- Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Cornell University is partnering with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine to offer a 6-week series in scouting for disease, insect, and weed pests of greenhouse ornamentals. Learn how to identify the major pests of greenhouse floriculture crops, make scouting faster and easier, communicate with growers and owners, and find resources to help. Sessions will be led by Stephanie Burnett, Margery Daughtrey, Betsy Lamb, Elise Lobdell, John Sanderson, and Cheryl Sullivan.
This program is offered in two formats – as a webinar series and as a certificate program. Some FAQs:
Who is the certificate program for?
Open to anyone, including students, people looking to get into the industry as growers, and current growers who want a documented background in scouting methods
What do I get with the certificate program?
- A box of scouting equipment with sticky cards
- 1.5 hour online sessions each week (6 total) (see topic list below) – webinar information plus some additional programming just for certificate students
- Hands-on activities tied to the teaching sessions
- Resources on a teaching platform that are available to you on a continuing basis
- Recordings and slides for the programs
- Discussion forums for questions and to learn from presenters and other students
- A certificate of completion
- Pesticide recertification credits if you want them (NY and New England)
Who are the webinars for?
Anyone who wants the information
What do I get with the webinar series
- 1 or more 1 hour webinars on scouting topics – see list below - with time for questions
- Recorded webinars for those who registered
- Pesticide recertification credits if you want them (NYS and New England)
Time:
Certificate program – 6:00- 7:30, Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 8, 2023
Webinar series – 6:30-7:30, Wednesdays Feb 1-Mar 8, 2023
Cost:
Certificate program - $250
Webinar series - $25 each or all 6 for $125
| Date | Topics |
| February 1 | Introduction to scouting
Identification of fungus gnats/shoreflies/drain flies and root rots |
| February 8 | Mechanics of scouting and record keeping
Identification of thrips and virus diseases |
| February 15 | Resources and how to find information
Identification of mites and botrytis blight |
| February 22 | Techniques for scouting – greenhouse overview
Identification of aphids and abiotic issues |
| March 1 | Techniques for scouting – use of traps and tools
Identification of whiteflies and powdery/downy mildews |
| March 8 | Communicating scouting information to others
Identification of mealybugs and scales |
Fee
$250.
Register
Contact
Dr. Elizabeth Lamb (she, her, hers)
NYS Integrated Pest Management Program
eml38@cornell.edu
Location
This event is online
Last updated January 17, 2023