Virtual Fall Training Webinars

Invasive Pests

(2 credits each day)
Invasive species threaten our agriculture, landscapes, natural resources, and even our health. This webinar will cover the identification, life cycles, ecologies, and management of invasive plants and insects.

Tuesday, October 26th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Karen Coluzzi, Entomologist & State Survey Coordinator, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
• Karla Boyd, Policy & Regulations Specialist, Maine Board of Pesticides Control

Wednesday, October 27th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Gary Fish, State Horticulturist, Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
• Angela Mech, Assistant Professor of Forest Entomology, University of Maine School of Biology & Ecology

Preregistration is required. Limited to 250 attendees. Click here to register.

Ticks and Mosquitoes

(2 credits each day)

Ticks and mosquitoes bother everyone, and applications against these pests are more popular than ever. Make sure you know your target pests and manage them responsibly. Topics will include identification, biology, management, the latest research, and relevant pesticide regulations.

Tuesday, November 9th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Griffin Dill, Integrated Pest Management Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
• Hillary Peterson, Integrated Pest Management Entomologist, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry

Wednesday, November 10th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Allison Gardner, Assistant Professor of Arthropod Vector Biology, University of Maine School of Biology & Ecology
• Chuck Lubelczyk, Vector Ecologist, Maine Medical Center Research Institute

Preregistration is required. Limited to 250 attendees. Click here to register.

New Rules and Regulations

Do you know what’s headed your way? A lot of pesticide legislation has come down from the State House lately—be prepared. Join the Maine Board of Pesticides Control for updates to plan for the coming year and stay in compliance. (2 credits)

Presented by Maine Board of Pesticide Control staff
Tuesday, December 7th, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM or
Wednesday, December 8th, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Preregistration is required. Limited to 250 attendees. Click here to register.

Note: These are both identical presentations and individuals may only attend one or the other for purposes of recertification credits.

Please feel free to contact us at pesticides@maine.gov or (207)-287-2731 with any questions.