David Held, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Entomology, Auburn University
John Kaminski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Pathology, Penn State University
Scott McElroy, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Auburn University

(599-01-12) Pesticides are a seemingly necessary component of golf course management. Weeds, insects and diseases can rob the turf of its natural beauty and functionality. If not used judiciously, however, pesticides can fail to work properly, cause injury to the desired turf or move off site, damaging nontarget plants or animals and contaminating the environment. Seminar discussions will explore the chemical and biological properties of pesticides and their interactions and seek to educate participants on the successes, failures, and occasional mishaps that occur with pesticide usage. Attendees will gain a better understanding of herbicides, fungicides and insecticides, and their fate in the environment.

Seminar details:

• Date: Monday, Feb. 27, 2012
• Time: 1–5 p.m.
• Location: Las Vegas, LVCC N212
• Education points: 0.35 education points
• Cost: $75 member, $115 nonmember

This seminar is offered as part of the 2012 GCSAA Education Conference.