Will you be in Columbus, OH, for the 2018 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show? Cleveland is just a two-hour drive away – join us for a full-day PHC workshop at the Cleveland Botanic Garden in Cleveland, OH, on August 9!
Led by Dr. Mike Raupp and Sylvia McNeill of McNeill’s Tree Service, this workshop combines all aspects of Plant Health Care (PHC) for both technicians and managers, as well as live demonstrations of PHC techniques provided by ArborSystems.
PHC services combine the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with proactive tree care management. Novices attending this workshop will learn about PHC concepts and methods, while managers can compare and evaluate their company’s PHC program against the latest industry recommendations.
Topics covered will include:
- PHC basics
- Monitoring
- Diagnosis
- Insect Management
- Disease Management
- Pesticide Application Guidelines
- Abiotic Disorders
Attendees will receive a copy of Tree Care Academy "Plant Health Care Technician Manual" plus "Managing Insects and Mites on Woody Plants: an IPM Approach" (together, a $194.94 value), as well as lunch. Attendance at this workshop will earn 6.5 ISA CEUs.
The Cleveland, OH workshop is made possible by ArborSystems.
Cost is $105 for TCIA members; $140 for non-members. To register, call 800-733-2622 or visit TCIA.org/training.
Visit PHC Technician page on TCIA.org to see if we’re having a workshop in your area in 2018.