In partnership with the Midwest ISA chapter and the Missouri Community Forestry Council, we are hosting a FREE Plant Health Care (PHC) half day workshop. Plant Health Care has been an integral approach to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for many years. Throughout that time, we have learned new and effective ways to help better implement these practices to obtain predictable results within the ornamental landscape. Rainbow Ecoscience has always been at the cutting edge of revolutionizing the PHC field through research and education, and today we are excited to share some exciting things to add a few more tools to the toolbox and learn about novel ways to manage problems commonly seen in the ornamental landscape.
This FREE event is open to all tree care, landscape, and municipal entities looking for more information and guidance on how to better protect and manage trees and shrubs in the ornamental landscape.
Date: Thursday, October 24th 2024
Time: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: University of Missouri - General Services Building
900 E Stadium Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201
Room: 194 A&B
Additional Details:
- Lunch Provided
- ISA CEUs: 4.25
- Complimentary Parking (SG4/N parking lot)
Partnered with: MWISA, MCFC, and St. Louis Arborist Association
Registration
Agenda
7:30–8:00 AM Doors Open / Registration
8:00–8:10 AM Welcome & Introductions
Justin Matlock, Heartland Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
8:10–9:30 AM Shifting the Paradigm with a New Approach to Foliar Disease Control
Erik Lindberg, Lead Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
Plant health care (PHC) is one aspect of integrated pest management (IPM) that is a common tool used by arborists to mitigate issues within the urban environment. Foliar sprays are a common PHC tool used to deal with foliar fungal diseases and has been the only reliable solution… until now. We will introduce a novel systemic approach that is coming to the market soon that will be used to treat some of the most common foliar fungal issues encountered in the ornamental landscape. This talk will go through the paradigm shift from sprays to soil applications, give an overview of how this works, what diseases it treats, how it can fit in your operations, and more!
9:30–9:40 AM Break
9:40–10:40 AM Tree Injection BMP’s (Do’s, Don’ts, and Everything in Between)
Erik Lindberg, Lead Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
See how science has led to effective treatments based on tree size and health as reliable predictors at preventing tree loss. We will explore Tree Injection Best Management Practices (BMP’s) as compiled by co-authors Dr. Smiley and Shawn Bernick within the ISA’s BMP booklet. Developing a consistent training program of where to properly inject trees and approaching this science as a toolbox approach. Learn the latest in trunk injection processes and minimize wounding with the latest in open-system, trunk injection tools.
10:40–11:40 AM Grow Your Business and Reduce Labor with Innovative Landscape Tools
Erik Lindberg, Lead Technical Advisor, Rainbow Ecoscience
Landscape maintenance operations are challenged by labor shortages, increasing client expectations, and finding new ways to create enhancement opportunities. Plant growth regulators are an innovative landscape management tool which reduces pruning, enhances plant aesthetics, and offers opportunities for enhancement sales. During this session we will discuss real life examples of plant growth regulator use in commercial landscapes. By the conclusion of this talk attendees will be familiar with where plant growth regulators can be used to save labor, improve plant health as an enhancement service, and how to educate property owners.
11:40–12:30 PM Lunch
12:30–1:30 PM Field Demo’s for tree injection and soil applications
Justin Matlock, Heartland Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
During this demonstration, we will show you how to get efficient and predictable control using the latest tree injection technology and provide techniques for conducting soil applications. For both methods of applications, we will be providing tips for optimal uptake, timing, and product distribution. See these methods first-hand to learn how easy they are to implement!
