November 17, 2020 1-3:00 pm
Rick L. Brandenburg, Ph.D., Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
This seminar will focus on best management practices for turfgrass insects. The seminar will target basic biology to foster an understanding of the conditions that favor insect pest outbreaks. Advanced principles as well as options for highly effective programs and their costs will be discussed in detail for individual pests. Detailed planning will be included through the presentation of case studies. Participants will also learn how to develop site specific and cost-effective insect management programs that also meet environmental concerns and regulations.
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| GCSAA Credits: .20 | BIGGA Credits: 2 | Pesticide Credits for these states: |
| AL: 2, CO: 2, DE: 2, FL: 2, GA: 2, HI: 2, MD: 4, NC: 2, OH: 2, SC: 2, TN: 2, VA: ✔, DC: 2 | ||
| ✔ Must Take (2) Seminars See chart for details |
Rick Brandenburg, Ph.D., is a William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University. He has conducted research and extension programs associated with turfgrass and crop pest management for over 35 years and, for 16 years, served as co-director of the Center for Turfgrass Environmental Research and Education at NC State.
Brandenburg has taught for GCSAA for many years and has been invited to speak in more than 20 countries, written more than a dozen book or book chapters, more than 140 research papers, and hundreds of trade journal articles, extension publications and webinars. He has provided weekly educational videos and blogs on his Facebook page Turf, Bugs, and Rock n’ Roll since 2011. Brandenburg has been the recipient of numerous national awards recognizing both his research and educational efforts.
