Biological Orchard IPM Tactics Webinar
Event Details
Date
March 14, 2022
Time
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location
Webinar
Host
Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture
Mike Basedow
518-410-6823
mrb254@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Cornell Cooperative Extension ENYCHP, LOFP, & Hard Cider Program Working Team are presenting a webinar on biological orchard IPM tactics. Julianna Wilson of MSU Extension will present on mating disruption and biological insecticide options, while Dr. Kerik Cox will review what's available for biological control of diseases.
DEC credits are pending. If you would like to receive DEC credit for this webinar be sure to email a picture of your DEC pesticide applicators license to Mike Basedow at mrb254@cornell.edu. You will also need to fill all of the necessary Qualtrics polls presented at the webinar.
Register now:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meetin...
Webinar Agenda
1:30 - Introduction (Janet van Zoeren)
1:35 - Insect Pest Management (Dr. Julianna Wilson)
2:15 - Disease Management (Dr. Kerik Cox)
2:55 - Final Questions and Wrap Up
3:00 - End
Please contact Mike Basedow with any questions: 518 410 6823 | mrb254@cornell.edu
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