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Course Details
Course Name: Basic Landscape Integrated Pest Management
Course Code: AL0434WA23
Date of Most Recent Offering: October 14, 2022
Course Overview
Save time and money by learning Integrated Pest Management! Integrated Pest Management (or IPM) is a commonsense approach that reduces reliance on chemical pest controls.
This half-day webinar will teach you a combination of strategies to predict, prevent, and manage insects and diseases. You’ll learn about specific ornamental plants that are pest resistant, and you’ll review the toxicities and contamination caused by some common landscape pesticides.
Please note: This class does not count toward the requirements for any of our certificate programs. You need to take our Landscape Integrated Pest Management (IPM) class if you are trying to complete the Landscape Management, Public Grounds Management, or Natural Turf and Landscape Management certificates.
Who Should Attend?
This class is a great source of information for anyone who wants to get a general understanding of IPM practices. Past participants have included:
- Buildings & Grounds Supervisors
- Department of Public Works Employees
- Groundskeepers
- Horticulturists
- Park Maintenance Workers
- Shade Tree Commission Members
Meet Your Instructors
Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University

Dr. Hamilton received his Ph.D.in Entomology in 1985 from Rutgers University and immediately joined the Rutgers faculty as an extension specialist in pest management to coordinate New Jersey’s Pesticide Applicator Training and Pesticide Impact Assessment Programs. In 1998, Dr. Hamilton became the statewide IPM coordinator for New Jersey and was involved in reorganizing that program. He is currently the chair of the Department of Entomology at Rutgers. His research interests are in the area of implementing integrated pest management programs and the examination of pesticide usage patterns in New Jersey.
Steve Kristoph, Steven Kristoph Nursery

Steve Kristoph is widely known for his encyclopedic knowledge of plant material. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in horticulture from Rutgers University, and he has been an adjunct instructor at Rutgers for over 25 years. He also owns and operates Steven Kristoph Nursery in Monmouth County, NJ, where he grows many types of ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials. The landscaping division of his business, P. Steven Kristoph Garden Design, serves both residential and commercial customers and offers a full range of services, including design, installation, maintenance and seasonal color. Steve is passionate about plants and enjoys sharing his passion with others.
Steve Rettke, Rutgers University
Bio coming soon!
Student Reviews
“As always, the subject matter expertise is outstanding. I also like how the class had different instructors who provided information, but from a variety of subjects all of which relate to the overall work of landscape and aboriculture.”
– Past Participant
“Online content is great. It allows greater flexibility and increases participation.”
– Past Participant
“I found all the material to be of value.”
– Past Participant
Continuing Education Credits
The most recent offering of Basic Landscape Integrated Pest Management was approved for the following credits from professional organizations. We will reapply for similar credits the next time the course runs, but we cannot guarantee credit approval for future offerings.
Maryland
MD Pesticide Applicators: 6 credits in 3A, 3B, and CORE
New Jersey
NJ / CT Pesticide Applicators: 4 units in 3A, 3B, 8C, and CORE
*Please check the NJDEP’s updated policy regarding earning pesticide credits from online courses: https://www.nj.gov/dep/enforcement/pcp/bpo.htm
NJ Certified Public Works Managers (CPWM): 3 Technical Contact Hours
NJ Licensed Tree Experts (LTE/LTCO): 3 CEUs
NJ Urban and Community Forestry (NJUCF): 3 CEUs
Pennsylvania
PA Pesticide Applicators: 2 credits in 00-Core; 4 credits in PC, 06, 18, and 23
International
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): Certified Arborist: 3; BCMA – Science: 3
Program Questions? We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions about Basic Landscape Integrated Pest Management, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Program Coordinator: Joe Canzano
848-932-7317
joe.canzano@rutgers.edu
For registration assistance, please contact our Registration Department at 848-932-9271, option 2 or email registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.