Crepe myrtle bark scale (CMBS) has rapidly become one of the most significant insect pests affecting crepe myrtles across the southeastern United States. Infestations can cause unsightly black sooty mold, reduced aesthetic value, and increased maintenance costs for landscape professionals and property managers.

This webinar will provide participants with a practical overview of crepe myrtle bark scale identification, biology, monitoring, and integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Attendees will learn how to distinguish CMBS from other common crepe myrtle problems, understand the pest's life cycle and seasonal activity, and evaluate both chemical and non-chemical management options. Special emphasis will be placed on insecticide selection, application timing, and developing long-term management programs for residential and commercial landscapes.

Topics include:

• Identification and diagnosis of crepe myrtle bark scale

• Biology, life cycle, and spread

• Scouting and monitoring techniques

• Cultural, mechanical, and biological control options

• Insecticide selection and application timing

• Developing effective IPM programs for long-term management

Whether you are a landscape professional, arborist, nursery grower, grounds manager, or Extension educator, this webinar will provide science-based recommendations to help you successfully manage this invasive pest.

NC Credits Offered” L: 1, N: 1, D: 1. X: 1

Discover how water quality affects pesticide efficacy and learn practical strategies to improve application performance.

Water is the most commonly used carrier in pesticide applications, yet its quality is often overlooked as a critical factor affecting product performance. Factors such as pH, hardness, alkalinity, suspended solids, and water temperature can significantly influence pesticide efficacy, compatibility, and longevity in the spray tank. Poor water quality can reduce control, increase application costs, and contribute to pesticide failures even when products are applied according to label directions.

This webinar will provide participants with a practical overview of spray water quality and its impact on pesticide applications in landscape, nursery, greenhouse, and turf settings. Attendees will learn how water characteristics affect commonly used pesticides, how to interpret water quality reports, and how to use adjuvants and water conditioners to optimize application performance. Special emphasis will be placed on pesticide compatibility, tank mixing procedures, and troubleshooting common application problems.

This program is designed for pesticide applicators, landscape professionals, nursery growers, greenhouse operators, grounds managers, Extension personnel, and others seeking to improve pesticide performance through better application practices.

If you’re tired of guessing what to spray, reacting too late, or dealing with inconsistent results—this course is designed to give you a clearer, more effective approach to pest management.

Applied IPM for Ornamentals is a practical, real-world training focused on helping growers, landscape professionals, and plant health managers make better decisions when it comes to insects, diseases, and weeds.

This course goes beyond theory and focuses on what actually works in the field—scouting, diagnosis, timing, and building a repeatable system that improves results over time.

🌱 What You’ll Learn

How to diagnose plant problems accurately

Scouting strategies to catch issues early

Practical insect, disease, and weed management

How to make confident spray decisions

Building a consistent, real-world IPM program

📦 What’s Included

3–5 hours of on-demand training

Structured modules for easy navigation

Downloadable tools and resources

Lifetime access

💻 How It Works

This course is hosted through Teachable.

After purchase, you’ll receive access to a secure learning platform where you can:

Watch each module at your own pace

Revisit the material anytime

Download included resources

Track your progress through the course

🎯 Who This Is For

Nursery and greenhouse growers

Landscape professionals

Garden center staff

Anyone responsible for plant health and pest management

💬 Bottom Line

If you’re looking for a no-fluff, practical approach to IPM that helps you make better decisions and improve results—this course delivers.

NC Pesticide Credits: L: 5 | N: 5 | O: 3 | D: 5 | X: 5

AHJ Horticulture’s Right-of-Way (ROW) Recertification Training is designed for licensed pesticide applicators responsible for vegetation management along roadsides, utilities, railways, pipelines, drainage systems, and other managed corridors.

This on-demand program reinforces practical, field-based decision-making using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles tailored specifically to right-of-way environments. Participants review weed identification and biology, herbicide selection (selective vs. non-selective), contact vs. translocated products, plant growth regulators, and woody plant control methods including foliar, basal bark, hack-and-squirt, and cut stump treatments.

The course also addresses drift management, temperature inversions, environmental movement of herbicides, soil sterilants, aquatic vegetation considerations, erosion concerns, and proper pesticide recordkeeping. Emphasis is placed on safe, effective, and compliant application practices that protect desirable vegetation, water resources, infrastructure, and public safety.

OFFERING NC Pesticide Credits: H:1, D:1, X:1, R:1

Access & Course Delivery

This is an on-demand webinar delivered through a secure online learning platform. After registering, participants will receive login instructions via email with access to the course portal.

Each registration includes seven (7) days of access from the date of enrollment. Participants may complete the course at their own pace during this access period. All instructional content and required assessments must be completed within the seven-day window.

Access will expire automatically at the end of the access period.

How It Works

After registering, you will receive email instructions to access the course through our online learning portal. Your registration includes seven (7) days of access from the date of enrollment. The course may be completed at your own pace during this period. Access expires automatically after seven days