Managing Turfgrass and Landscape Weeds

March 19-20, 2019
9:00am - 3:30pm (Check-in time: 8:30am)

Landscape managers spend more time and money controlling weeds than insects and diseases, so a clear understanding of weed biology and management strategies is important for successful and profitable landscape businesses.

Led by Scott Guiser (retired Extension Specialist from Penn State University), this popular two-day class will cover:

• Hands-on weed identification exercises;
• Chemical and non-chemical controls;
• Weed life cycles;
• Ecology;
• Proper use of mulches; and
• Other aspects of a modern weed control program

You'll even go outside and learn an easy way to calibrate a backpack sprayer, weather permitting.

NOTE: Individuals who wish to receive pesticide recertification credits at any of our courses will need to know their applicator license number and arrive at class on time. Please bring your pesticide license with you to class. If you are late to class, you will not receive credits.

Pesticide Credits

NJ/CT:
2 units in 9
6 units in 1A, 3A, 3B, 6B, and PP2

PA:
2 credits in 00-Core
4 credits in 5 and 10
5 credits in 6
6 credits in PC
8 credits in 7
10 credits in 18 and 23

NY:
If you need these credits, you must notify us at least 15 days before the course start date. For details, visit here and read the information under "IMPORTANT CHANGE."

MD:
8 credits in 3A, 3C and 6

MA:
If you need these credits, you must register and notify Beth Perez at least 15 days before the course start date. Call 848-932-7316 or send an email to beth.perez@rutgers.edu.

DE: This course will be submitted for approved pesticide credits upon completion of the program if requested by attendees.

Certified Public Works Manager (CPWM) Credits
5 Technical

Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES) Credits
11.50 hours

Rutgers CEUs
1.15

Substitutions are permitted. View cancellation policy.

Continental breakfast and deli buffet lunch will be provided to you at no additional cost.

NOTE: If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please alert us at least one (1) week in advance of the course start date so that we can make reasonable accommodations. We cannot guarantee accommodations for special requests made after that time.

GPS systems may not recognize campus addresses. Even if they take you to the correct building, they will not take you to the assigned parking lot. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you use the directions we provide.

State Operator Training Center (Lot #94 & 98B)
18 Ag Extension Way, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Directions, Parking Information & Map

CAMPUS PARKING HAS CHANGED! PLEASE REVIEW NEW POLICIES BELOW.

• All visitors must register their vehicles online with the Rutgers Department of Transportation Services. A link will be provided in your course registration confirmation email. Be sure to complete this important step prior to traveling to campus.
• All Rutgers faculty/staff/students must use their regular Rutgers permit and park in the nearest lot assigned for their permit type.
• Citations/fines will be issued for failure to comply with these policies.

Note: Pre-registration is required. We're sorry, but we cannot guarantee a seat, materials or meals for walk-in registrants. Location is subject to change; registrants will be notified in the event of a change.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano, 848-932-7317
Administrative Assistant: Beth Perez, 848-932-7483

All of the courses offered by the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education are approved by the New Jersey State Approving Agency for Veterans Training for educational benefits through the GI Bill. For more information about the GI Bill, click here.