The key to turf IPM is the use of cultural practices that optimize growth of grasses and minimize conditions favorable to pest insects, weeds, or pathogens. Landscape Ontario's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium has been a uniquely respected event since 1965. Attendees will earn 6 CECs from the IPM Council of Canada.
A full-day event, with lunch and closing reception.
An initiative of Landscape Ontario's Landscape Designer Sector Group.
See website for a list of speakers
Congress is THE annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. Rated as one of North America's top rated show for the green industry.
Congress is THE annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. Rated as one of North America's top rated show for the green industry.
Congress is THE annual trade show and conference for Canada's horticultural and landscape professionals. Rated as one of North America's top rated show for the green industry.
Join our qualified, experienced instructors who will start the day with an orientation and then practical hands-on techniques in the field.
Topics Covered:
• Choosing the right tool for the job
• Timing
• Target Pruning - DDD, structure, size, clearance
• Standard principles and practices - ANSI, CODIT, Canadian Landscape Standard
• Safety - MSI, RSI, PPE
• Basic tool care - sharpening, sanitation, storage
Participants should dress for the weather and bring their PPE, clean, sharp by-pass pruners and a handsaw.
• Please note: In the event this workshop is postponed due to snow it will take place at the same location in February.
Landscape Industry Certified approved for 5 CEU's. ISA approval for CEU’s pending.
Lunch is included in this workshop cost; please advise any dietary restrictions at the time of registration.
Please note: a second pruning workshop is planned for March 2020, and will take place in Squamish.
7:30 am: IPM Symposium