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Disease Identification and Management

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It's essential to identify plant diseases before they become widespread in your garden. Explore the basics of disease management, and learn how the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can help you maintain a strong and healthy garden.

Note: This class is a requirement in NYBG's Gardening Certificate Program. It is not the same class as HRT481 (which is also titled "Disease Identification and Management" but within the Horticulture Certificate Program).

Schedule:

Every week on Friday, starting on 04/04/25 and ending on 05/16/25 (excluding 04/18/25)

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Times:

10:00am-12:00pm 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:

Online-Live,

Session Number:

254GAR324AO

Price:

Price Non-Member : $330.00
Member : $297.00

Additional Sessions Available

September 18, 2025 to October 30, 2025 | 06:00pm-08:00pm | Online-Live | Kokinchak