PHC workshop coming to Wellesley, MA
Join us for a full-day workshop at the Gardens at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA, on July 12 – led by Dr. Mike Raupp and TCIA’s Tchukki Andersen, CTSP, BCMA – that 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.
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.
The Wellesley, MA workshop is made possible by ArborSystems. 