Category: Pests & Disease
NISAW 2017: Trying to Stay Ahead of Beach Vitex
March 8, 2017
Beach Vitex Blossom. Photo credit: Rick O’Connor Research shows that the most effective time to deal with an invasive species, both in terms of controlling or eradicating the species and money spent to do so, is early on…. What ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseTags: 2017, Ahead, Beach, NISAW, Panhandle Outdoors, Stay, Trying, Vitex
NISAW 2017: Micro-Invasives can Cause Big Problems – Bacterial Pathogens
February 28, 2017
Fruits on HLB infected trees ripen prematurely, are small, and often drop from tree. Photo credit: Erik Lovestrand If we look at the big picture when it comes to invasive species, some of the smallest organisms on the planet should ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseTags: 2017, Bacterial, Cause, MicroInvasives, NISAW, Panhandle Outdoors, Pathogens, Problems
Limited Pesticide Training and Exam
January 11, 2017
Get new employees certified before the spray season begins. Feb 2 at Ewing Irrigation in Ft Walton there will be a review and exam opportunity. For more information: 20217. However 2017 brings a few changes. In order to earn CEUs for a current ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden
Private and Aquatic Pesticide License Training and Exams
January 4, 2017
Need a pesticide license for Private Ag or for Aquatic applications? Here's your opportunity: January 11, 2017 Okaloosa County Extension Office 3098 Airport Road Crestview, Fl 32539 Private Applicator Pesticide License 8-11am - Private ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentPesticide Applicator Training – Inside and Outside
December 21, 2016
Pesticide applicators needing to renew or obtain a license for treating structures or landscapes should attend the training held January 23, 2017 at the Extension office 3098 Airport Rd Crestview. Two hours sessions are designed to offer CEUs ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden
Small branches dying in some local trees
December 13, 2016
Q. What’s causing small branches to turn brown and die in some of my trees? A. More than likely this is caused by the Black Twig Borer. This very small beetle, about 1/16 inch long, has been active in some local trees. This is an interesting ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & DiseaseUpcoming Pesticide Training and Exams
December 1, 2016
Need a Private Applicator Ag Pest Control License or an Aquatic Pest Control License? Here’s your opportunity for a review class and exam. Do you just need CEUs for license renewal? We have several CEUs available as well. January ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Agriculture, Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Natural Resources
Renew and Earn Limited Lawn and Ornamental and Right-of-Way Pesticide Licenses
November 30, 2016
Need to obtain or renew one of the public works pesticide licenses? Then join us on December 15th, 2016 in Ft. Walton Bch. Attend one session or all four. Earn from 1-9 CEUs in many categories. For more information: county-pesticide-training-2016 READ MORE
Category: Events, Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Agriculture, CEUs, Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden, Natural Resources, Pesticide
Limited Pesticide License Review and Exam
November 29, 2016
Earn the credits required to sit for the Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance test. Attend a review session for both the Limited Lawn and Ornamental or Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance certification exam.. Or obtain the required ... READ MORE
Category: Events, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional DevelopmentTags: Commercial Horticulture, Lawn & Garden