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Insect Pests of Landscape Plants

Learn to identify the insects common to the northeastern United States that feed on woody and herbaceous plants and the damage that they cause. Learn to judge the severity of an infestation and to select and implement control measures based on the insect's biology. Prerequisite: Introduction to Plant Science

Required Texts:
2020 Cornell Pest Management Guide for Commercial Production & Maintenance of Trees & Shrubs

Schedule:

Every week on Saturday, starting on 06/01/24 and ending on 07/13/24 (excluding 07/06/24)

Times:

10:00am-01:00pm EDT

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Instructor:

Mark Kokinchak Mark Kokinchak

Mark Kokinchak

Mark Kokinchak earned his BS degree in Environmental Horticulture fromthe University of Connecticut in 1985. Mark first worked for a family nursery obtaining practical landscape experience before attending UCONN. Afterwards, he trained with Bartlett Tree and implemented the first IPM Monitor program in Danbury, CT. He then worked for 15 years for Lesco, Inc. where he used his knowledge to encourage sales helping customers to understand insect and disease controls. Currently Mark conducts a wide range of insect, disease and weed control at a large wholesale nursery in Newtown and Watertown, CT. He also teaches License classes for CT. 3a Ornamental and turf and 3d arborist.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 102
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

244HRT381A

Price:

Price Non-Member : $505.00
Member : $460.00

Prerequisite(s):

Introduction to Plant Science

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