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Welcome to our first webinar in our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to early to mid-April. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM from April to September and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
Click here for a PDF of April 08, 2025 webinar that can be printed and used as a field guide or similar
Resources covered in this video include:
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon…
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Horticultural Research Institute – Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement Explained: https://www.hriresearch.org/box-tree-…
USPest.org Boxwood Blight Risk Model: https://uspest.org/risk/boxwood_app?sta=
Oomycete Material Options and Considerations in the Nursery, Landscape, Christmas Trees: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to late April to early May. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM from April to September and is free to attend. Traps and site visits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis for registered participants. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
The PDF version of this presentation can be found here: go.rutgers.edu/vpz1bq0s
Resources covered in this video include:
Growing Degree Day Model: https://uspest.org, Min: 50F – Max: 95F, NNME forecast
Boxwood Blight Risk Model: https://uspest.org/risk/boxwood_app?sta=
NEWA Fireblight Risk Page: https://newa.cornell.edu/fire-blight/
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to the month of May. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
The PDF version of this presentation can be found here: http://go.rutgers.edu/3gd0diag
Resources covered in this video include: Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon…
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Boxwood Blight Predictions: https://uspest.org/risk/boxwood_app
Reference Guide to Common Boxwood Pests and Diseases: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Root Oomycide Considerations (2025): https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to late May through early June in New Jersey. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
The PDF version of this presentation is available here: go.rutgers.edu/dso06ffq
Resources covered in this video include: Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon…
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to the month of June in New Jersey. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
Visit the website for our program here for more information and resources: https://sites.rutgers.edu/nursery-ipm/
The PDF version of this presentation is available here: go.rutgers.edu/ar4coqnk
Resources covered in this video include:
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn...
Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement Explained: https://www.hriresearch.org/box-tree-…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators. Guidelines and recommendations made here are specific to the state of New Jersey.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to the month of June in New Jersey. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw
Visit the website for our program here for more information and resources: https://sites.rutgers.edu/nursery-ipm/
The PDF version of this presentation is available here: go.rutgers.edu/ar4coqnk
Resources covered in this video include:
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn...
Box Tree Moth Compliance Agreement Explained: https://www.hriresearch.org/box-tree-…
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators. Guidelines and recommendations made here are specific to the state of New Jersey.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to early to mid-July in New Jersey. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
Visit the website for our program here for more information and resources: https://sites.rutgers.edu/nursery-ipm/
The PDF version of this presentation is available here: go.rutgers.edu/wo4jk0jm
Resources covered in this video include:
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers – LONT Pest Observations – https://forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Rutgers NJAES Nursery and Landscape Pest Scouting – Scouting with Growing Degree-Days: https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.e…
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn...
Six Steps to Calibrate and Optimize Airblast Sprayers: https://treefruit.wsu.edu/web-article/six-steps-to-calibrate-and-optimize-airblast-sprayers/
Benefits of Applying Insecticides with Drip Chemigation: https://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/benefits-of-applying-insecticides-with-drip-chemigation/
Agricultural Spray Nozzles: A Comprehensive Review: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/ppp/resources/ppp-publications/_docs/ppp-153.pdf
FS747: Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/fs747/#:~:text=Schedule%20new%20workers%20for%20shorter,symptoms%20of%20heat%2Drelated%20illness.
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators. Guidelines and recommendations made here are specific to the state of New Jersey.
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Welcome to our Ornamental IPM Program series, covering contemporary IPM topics and management specific to July in New Jersey. This webinar will take place every second and fourth Tuesday from 12-1 PM and is free to attend. Registration is required at https://go.rutgers.edu/e64zfetw .
Visit the website for our program here for more information and resources: https://sites.rutgers.edu/nursery-ipm/
The PDF version of this presentation is available here: go.rutgers.edu/vr74htaw
Resources covered in this video include:
Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory – https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/
Rutgers NJAES Plant Diagnostic Laboratory: https://njaes.rutgers.edu/plant-diagn...
Presented by Bill Errickson (Ag. Agent – Monmouth County RCE), Steve Rettke (IPM Program Associate – Monmouth County RCE), and Tim Waller (Ag. Agent – Cumberland County RCE), along with support from Erin Quinn.
Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers University Agriculture Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer.
Funding for this project was provided by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant for the Implementation of IPM in New Jersey – Ornamental Crops 2025.
Disclaimer – Materials do not cover all possible control scenarios and are intended for licensed professionals. Tradenames do not imply endorsement and are used as examples. You must strictly follow the label for each compound prior to use. Rutgers is not responsible for misused materials or damages thereof. The label is the law. Labels will provide detailed information on use and restrictions. Additionally, application intervals, compatibility, surfactant use, PHI, PPE, and important safety information. Always discuss treatments with your local agents. Note: Neonicotinoids can only be legally applied in commercial agriculture settings by licensed applicators. Guidelines and recommendations made here are specific to the state of New Jersey.