Introduction to Plant Health Care/Integrated Pest Management

Instructor: Dr. Fredric Miller
Date: April 3, 2026
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Cantigny Education Center - 1S151 Winfield Rd. Wheaton, IL
CEU’s: 8
Class Limit: 20

Intro to Plant Health Care is a module of the Advanced Training Pest Diagnosis and management domain and it will provide an in-depth study of modern plant health care and integrated pest management. It is guided by the principal that the best way to manage insect and disease problems (pests) is a mixture of cultural, biological, chemical, mechanical, and sometimes regulatory means. The goal is to reduce pest populations or maintain them at a point where they cause minimal damage. It is an attempt to develop a more holistic approach, one that focuses on total plant health care and less on pest management.

During the class, attendees will learn:

1) Tactics and practices that can be implemented to improve plant health

2) How to monitor for biotic and abiotic plant problems and apply timely treatments in a timely manner.

3) How to use growing degree days, plant phenology, pheromone traps, and different tools and techniques for applying treatment.

Materials will be covered through power point slides and field demonstrations. A portion of the class time will be spent outside so be sure to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Thank you!