Pittsboro, NC – In lieu of the annual, in-person conference, N.C. Cooperative Extension – Chatham County Centers is hosting a series of free, online webinars by NC State Extension staff and local industry experts. The webinars provide continuing education and recertification credits for green industry professionals, including landscapers, grounds and turf managers, and greenhouse and nursery producers. Home gardeners and those involved in the management of HOA areas are also welcome to participate.
Schedule of Webinars
(Accessible via Zoom)
Note: To comply with N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and NC Landscape Contractor Licensing Board requirements for earning continuing education credits virtually, license holders will need to have a working video webcam so that we can monitor active participation.
Top Landscape Turf Insects of 2021
February 2, 2022, from 9–11 a.m.
Dr. Terri Billeisen, NC State University
This session will cover fall armyworm and fire ant identification, scouting techniques, and options for management. Other important turf insects and management approaches will also be discussed.
Continuing Education Credits
NCDA&CS Pesticide: 2 D, L, N, X (Pending)
NC LCLB: 2 Landscape (Pending)
Landscape Business Problem Solving
February 16, 2021, from 9–10 a.m.
Paige Moody, Arbor Enterprises
This webinar will cover problems in your business such as collections, warranty issues, cash flow, and labor shortages, as well as other business problem-solving techniques.
Continuing Education Credits
NC LCLB: 1 Business (Pending)
Spotted Lanternfly Update
February 17, 2021, at 9–10 a.m.
Stacey Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension
The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive invasive insect first found in the US in 2014 in Pennsylvania. Since then, it has moved north and south in various ways. The most recent finding in Carrol County, Virginia, has Spotted Lanternfly knocking on our door. This presentation will update you on the latest information, help you know what to watch for and what to do if you think you have found one.
Continuing Education Credits
NCDA Pesticide: 1 D, L, N, X, O
NC LCLB: 1 Landscape
ISA: 1 Certified Arborist
Identification and Management of Common Invasive Plant Species
February 23, 2022, from 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Matt Jones, N.C. Cooperative Extension
This webinar covers the fundamentals of invasive plant species and why they can be problematic in landscape and natural settings. We will highlight anatomical features helpful for identification, and recommended control strategies for some of the most common species.
Continuing Education Credits
NCDA&CS Pesticide: 1 D, L, N, X (Pending)
NC LCLB: 1 Landscape (Pending)