Horticultural Pest Management

BIOLGY X 498.2

This class covers both biological and non-chemical methods of insect control, andintegrated pest managemen (IPM).

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Fall
Summer
In Person
Starting at $670.00
As few as 12 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Foundation principles of integrated pest management
  • Methods to managing diseases and pests in the landscape
  • Identify common plant diseases, invertebrate pests, and invasive plants
  • Chemical and nonchemical/biological methods of landscape management

About this course:

This course covers the identification and management of common garden insects, diseases and weeds common in the California landscape. Topics include integrated pest management (IPM) and biological and other non-chemical methods of control, as well as information on available chemicals and safety programs required for their uses.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday, Saturday
Future Offering (Opens July 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Douglas Kent
398968
Fee:
$670.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood , Field Trip
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Notes

No meetings Oct. 30; Nov. 27; Dec. 4.
Core course in Horticulture Certificate.
Field trip dates and times are tentative, to be discussed at first meeting. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 01, 2024
Course Requirements
Book: Pests of Landscape Trees and Shrubs, 3rd Edition by Steve H Dreistadt
©2016 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
ISBN 978-1-60107-864-3
California Friendly: A maintenance guide for landscapers, gardeners, and land managers by Douglas Kent
Muni 2017
ISBN https://www.bewaterwise.com/maintenance-guide.html
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Lecture
Wed Oct 2, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Lecture
Wed Oct 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Lecture
Wed Oct 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Lecture
Wed Oct 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Off-Site
Sat Nov 2, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:30PM PT
Field Trip
Discussion
Wed Nov 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Discussion
Wed Nov 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Discussion
Wed Nov 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E
Off-Site
Sat Dec 7, 2024
10:00AM PT - 12:30PM PT
Field Trip
Lecture
Wed Dec 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 121E

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
phone-icon 310-825-9414
phone-icon horticulture@uclaextension.edu

This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Horticulture
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