2026 Tree Fruit Scouting Online Course
Content will include fundamentals of IPM in orchards and descriptions of major insects, diseases, wildlife, and weeds, with a focus on apples. Learn how to scout for pests, determine action thresholds and begin to identify management solutions.
Already a pro? Join us annually to refresh your knowledge and skills.
- During the live sessions you will have the opportunity to engage with expert presenters and ask questions.
- All sessions will be recorded.
- Enrolling will provide indefinite access to all materials and recording.
Register at https://cals.cornell.edu/integ... by February 18th.
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Event Details
Date
February 25, 2026
Time
6:30pm-8pm
Location
Online
Host
Cornell Integrated Pest Management
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Anna Wallis
aew232@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Week 1 - IPM Fundamentals + Tools
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Event Details
Date
March 4, 2026
Time
6:30pm-8pm
Location
Online
Host
Cornell Integrated Pest Management
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Anna Wallis
aew232@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Week 2 - Insects: Part 1
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Event Details
Date
March 11, 2026
Time
6:30pm-8pm
Location
Online
Host
Cornell Integrated Pest Management
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Anna Wallis
aew232@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Week 3 - Insects: Part 2
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Event Details
Date
March 18, 2026
Time
6:30pm-8pm
Location
Online
Host
Cornell Integrated Pest Management
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Anna Wallis
aew232@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Week 4 - Diseases
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Event Details
Date
March 25, 2026
Time
6:30pm-8pm
Location
Online
Host
Cornell Integrated Pest Management
Tree Fruit Scouting - Online Course
Anna Wallis
aew232@cornell.edu
Event Registration
Week 5 - Weeds, Wildlife, + Wrap-Up
DEC Credits
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Pesticide Recertification Credits will be offered (1.5 credits per webinar in Categories 1A, 10, 22).
To receive credits for a webinar, participants must do the following:
- Attend the LIVE webinar while logged in to a personal computer or device for verification of identity. (Credits are not available for watching the recording).
- Email Anna Wallis a copy of your pesticide applicator certification card.
- Fill out a poll at the beginning and end of the webinar.
For more details visit https://cals.cornell.edu/integ...
Apples
Apricots
Asian Pears
Blueberries
Cherries
Currants
Gooseberries
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Plums
Raspberries / Blackberries
Strawberries
Unusual Fruit
Upcoming Events
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Pre-Exam Training
March 9, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 1
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
March 13, 2026 : DEC Certified Applicator Pre-Exam Training Day 2
Albion, NY
This training is only for those with experience and does not qualify for the 30-hour official DEC training - you are exempt from the 30 hour training (and eligible for this coaching session) if you have pesticide application experience, either through working on your own farm or through employment on another farm.
2026 Orleans County - DEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License Exam
March 16, 2026
Albion, NY
A Certification Exam will be administered on March 16th by the DEC to Qualified Applicants. Plan to arrive by 8:30am. The fee for the exam is $100: bring a check payable to NYSDEC the day of the exam. You must register with DEC to take the exam. To register for the exam or if you have questions regarding the Certification Process, please contact Justin Schoff at the Bath DEC office (607) 622-8290.
Postharvest Water Management, Sanitation, and Traceability Workshop
March 18, 2026
Albion, NY
Cornell University personnel from the National GAPs Program and the Produce Safety Alliance are presenting a workshop on postharvest water management, sanitation, and traceability. This workshop will include a mix of short talks and hands-on activities to provide attendees with applied experience with sanitation, postharvest water, and traceability topics.
2.75 NYSDEC CEU's in categories 10, 1a, 22, and 23 available.