More than ever, green industry professionals are looking for new solutions that can help them better manage some of the biggest landscape / green industry business expenses. Join us for this landscape / green industry seminar with pesticide applicator and ISA CEUs to learn about some of the latest solutions for your landscaping / green industry business including:
- Positive business impact of Plant Growth Regulators.
- Watering for healthy landscapes
- Integrated Pest Management for the Landscape.
- Use of Microbials in the green industry
- Texas department of Agriculture: Laws And Regulations
Date: Wednesday, June 18th 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Courtyard San Marcos
625 Commercial Lp, San Marcos, TX 78666
Additional Details:
- Light Breakfast + Lunch Provided
- ISA CEU: 5
- TDA CEU: 5
- Irrigation CEU: Pending
- Pesticide CEU: Pending
- Free to Attend
- Free Parking
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Agenda
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Doors Open
9:30 – 9:40 AM Welcome
Jim Casey, South-Central Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
9:45 – 10:45 AM: Justification Integrating Plant Growth Regulators into your business
Francisco Sicilia, Landscape Horticulturist Specialist, 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.
10:55 – 11:55 AM: Mastering the Art for Watering for Healthy Landscapes & Herbicide Management
Bryon Peak, Technical Advisor, Weathermatic
In this one-hour session, we'll dive into the wonderful world of irrigation practices to transform your landscape maintenance game. Get ready for an engaging and fun-filled session where you'll discover the secrets of proper watering techniques for lawns and beds, empowering you to create thriving, envy-inducing landscapes while conserving water.
We'll kick things off with an exciting introduction, highlighting just how crucial irrigation is for maintaining those vibrant greens and picture-perfect flower beds. We'll unveil the key factors to consider, from climate and soil type to specific plant species, ensuring your watering approach is as tailored as a custom-made suit.
12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Emerging threats: IPM in the urban landscape
Dr. Demian Gomez, Regional Forest Health Coordinator for the Texas A&M Forest Service
This talk introduces Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the landscape, focusing on diagnosing pest or disease issues and providing general treatment strategies. Attendees will learn about the principles of IPM, components of an IPM program, strategies utilized in IPM, and common landscape pest identification (phloem feeders, caterpillars, beetles).
2:10 – 3:00 PM: Increased Used of Mircobials in the Green Industry
Jon Oren, Regional Sales Manager, Horticulture Alliance
There are active forces outside and within our companies that are heavily influencing the perspectives, behaviors, and actions that business owners should or must take with their employee workforce. More than ever before, having the appropriate strategy and support from a company’s human resources (HR) function matters. This presentation introduces those forces and offers guidance on how to ensure business owners make optimal decisions in investing in their HR function.
3:00 – 4:00 PM: Texas department of Agriculture: Laws and Regulations
Robert Thompson, IPM Specialist for Texas Department of Agriculture
This talk provides an overview of pesticide laws and regulations, introducing regulatory measures, product labeling and environmental protection laws. We will discuss pesticide legislation, examining key regulatory frameworks at both state and federal levels. This session will discuss Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) compliance requirements. Key aspects of product labels such as signal words, personal protective equipment and storage and disposal instructions will be explored. We will highlight the importance of understanding and adhering to these regulations to apply products to your landscape safely and effectively.
