NEWS RELEASE

Landscaping, park, golf course and vineyard professionals are invited the fall seminar for pesticide applicators presented by Sonoma County Regional Parks. The seminar takes place Tuesday, October 27 from 8am to 4pm at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue in Santa Rosa.

Speakers & Topics include:                    

• William Branter – California Highway Patrol
  • Motor Carrier Safety


• Laura Breyer – Breyer’s Vineyard IPM Services
  • Keep it Clean: Vineyard IPM


• Matteo Garbelotto – UC Berkeley
  • How to Manage Sudden Oak Death


• Anne Lowings – Gardener
  • Good Bugs / Bad Bugs


• John Schuster – Wild Wing Co.
  • Controlling Vertebrates: Animals, Traps, & Baits


• Barbara Shula – Redwood Empire Rose Society
  • Growing Great Roses: An IPM Approach


• Ron Keith – Sonoma/Marin Mosquito and Vector Control District
  • Yellow Jacket Control


• Todd Detzel – Turf Consultant
  • Turf Management in Tough Times


• John Roncoroni – UC CE Weed Science Farm Advisor
  • Weed ID & Control


• Charlene Burgi – Marin Municipal Water District
  • Water Scheduling & Pesticide Use: Bay Friendly Practices


• Nan Singhasemanon – California Department of  Pesticide Regulation
  • Pesticides and Urban Water Quality


• Polo Moreno – California Department of Pesticide Regulation
  • Pesticides & Endangered Species Update

The seminar supplies current pesticide application information, promoting safety for the applicator and the public. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and sensible use of chemical control will also be advocated. This is a forum to network and gather information. Seven (7) CEU units have been requested for all Pest Control Advisors and Qualified Applicators. In addition, education points have been requested for GCSAA members and credits have been requested for WCISA members.

Registration fee of $75 ($90 after October 9) includes handouts, continental breakfast and catered hot lunch. For further information, visit www.sonoma-county.org/parks and click on “what’s new,” or call (707) 565-2041 weekdays.