MSU
Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series
of online prerecorded webinars available to you! Commercial and private
core pesticide re-certification credits are available for Michigan applicators.
No registration or fees required.
Looking to learn more about
integrated pest management (IPM)? Check out this series of on-demand
webinars created to help Michigan growers identify pest management resources
and understand IPM basics. Registration is not required and they are
available for free, simply visit the webpage at your convenience and view one
or all of the prerecorded webinars. Viewers can earn up to 4 pesticide re-certification credits. A computer with internet connectivity, a web browser
and speakers are required. Go to http://bit.ly/ipmwebinars
to access the webinars or email taylo548@msu.edu
to receive this information via email.
The following webinars are
currently available for viewing:
- Introduction to Integrated Pest Management: Learn about the history of pest management, the evolution of IPM and the tenets that define implementation in the field.
- Integrated Pest Management Resources: Learn about IPM resources available from Michigan State University and MSU Extension.
- Entomology 101: In this compact session on insects, learn the vocabulary to help you properly identify insects and better understand the role of insects in the world.
- Plant Pathology 101: This introductory webinar covers the basics of plant pathogens and introduces viewers to some popular control methods.
- Soil Science 101: This webinar highlights the importance of soil characteristics and their potential impacts on agricultural producers.
- Plant Science 101: Learn the basics of plant anatomy and physiology—particularly handy for those who struggle with weed identification.
- Pesticides 101: An introduction to mode of action, pesticide resistance and factors that impact efficacy.
- Insect Scouting in Fruit Crops: This primer offers a fruit-specific module on how insect scouting occurs in the real world.
Accommodations for persons
with disabilities may be requested by contacting Erin Lizotte at taylo548@msu.edu to make arrangements.
Requests will be fulfilled when possible.
This program is supported in
part by North Central Region - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension
(NCR-SARE).
