Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1043 - Integrated Pest Management | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1043.1) | 12 |
Number of people who scout their field(s), high tunnel, greenhouse and/or gardens weekly |
| 1043.6) | 13 |
Number of people who integrated new cultural management tactics or biological control with current spray program |
| 1043.7) | 23 |
Number of people who altered existing spray programs bases on pest monitoring or to reduce non-target impacts |
Author: Leann Martin
Major Program: Integrated Pest Management
Application of crop protection chemicals and lawn/landscape chemicals are important industries in South Central Kentucky. Commercial applicators must receive training to stay current on issues, pests, techniques, and safety for the products they apply. They are required to receive 12 hours of continuing education during a three year cycle to maintain their applicator license; 3 of which hours must address specific topics that pertain to their license category. The Covid-19 pandemic has made it d
