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Feb11

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Registration
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Cost
$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Venue
Wicomico Civic Center
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
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About the Organizer
Contact
Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715
Email: rosnkrnz@umd.edu

Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference

Tuesday, Feb 11
Registration
Register Now
Cost
$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Venue
Wicomico Civic Center
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
+ Google Map
About the Organizer
Contact
Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715
Email: rosnkrnz@umd.edu

Salisbury, MD – The Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference will take place on February 11, 2025, at the Wicomico Civic Center, located at 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD. This premier event brings together industry professionals for a day of insightful presentations and networking, focusing on the latest trends and techniques in pest management.

Agenda

Time Title Speaker
7:30 - 8:00 AM Check In  
8:00 - 8:50 AM Aquatic Weed Control Kelly Billing, Water Becomes a Garden
9:00 - 9:50 AM What’s Going on with the Leaves? Dave Clement, UME
10:00 - 10:50 AM Right of Way Weed Control Dwayne Joseph, UME
11:00 - 11:50 AM Elements of a Compliant Inspection (PFA) Sara Butcher, MDA
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch  
1:00 - 1:50 PM Stinging Bugs & Ouchy Plants Emily Zobel & Ginny Rosenkranz, UME
2:00 - 2:50 PM How Effective are Organic Fertilizers and Composts in Delivering Nutrients to Turf (PFA) Andrew Ristvey
3:00 - 3:50 PM MDA Pesticide Update

Billy Carman, MDA

This conference is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain valuable continuing education credits in various categories

  • MDA-NM Certification: 2 CEU for Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA)
  • MDA Pesticide Credits: 2 (Forestry), 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
  • Virginia Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research), technician.
  • Delaware Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research) District of Columbia Pesticide Credits: 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
  • Pennsylvania Pesticide Credits: 00 (Core 2), PC(Private 6), 06 (Ornamental and Shade Trees 3), 07 (Lawns and Turf3), 09 (Aquatic Pest Control 2), 10 (Right of Way & Weeds 3), 18 Demonstration & Research 10), 23 (Park/School Pest Control 10)
  • West Virginia Pesticide credits: Cat 4A Turf & Ornamentals (6) , Cat 6 Aquatic Weed Control (4) , Cat 7 Right of Way (6)
  • ISA: 3 CEUs, Maryland Tree Expert LTE: 4.0 CEUs Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional: 4 CEUs
  • CPH: 1CEU (self-reporting on the MNLGA website)

Cost:

  • Early Bird Registration: $81.88 (includes fees)  
  • After February 7: $92.55 (includes fees) 

Reserve your spot today by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-eastern-shore-pest-management-conference-tickets-1091167825339

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and advancing your knowledge in pest management.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Ginny Rosenkranz on or before (2 weeks prior to event; may adjust depending on accommodation) at (301) 226-7715 or rosnkrnz@umd.edu

 

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