July 19, 2010
Cornell Campus, Ithaca, N.Y.

NYS IPM will hold their third IPM In-depth workshop from 12:30-5:00 on July 19, 2010. This year's hands-on topics are:

• Media Matters: Exploring soil-less substrates
• Focus on Fungi: Investigate the causes of spots, wilts and blight
• Mysteries of Mites: Exploring the negative and positive roles these creatures play in the greenhouse
• More program details below

• Brochure and parking info
• Map

Registration form [.pdf] - Combination form allows you to register for IPM In-Depth and/or Floriculture Field Day and Container Competition. Cost for the IPM In-Depth is $45 and attendance is limited to 45 participants. Pre-registration required.

Questions? Contact Betsy Lamb at eml38@cornell.edu or (607) 254-8800.

And don't forget Cornell's annual Floriculture Field Day the following day, July 20.

Program details:

Media Matters: Exploring soil-less substrates

A healthy plant starts with a healthy root-zone and we'll explore the properties that make a good potting-mix. Some diseases and insects may arrive with your potting-mix so we'll talk about managing and selecting substrates to control insect and disease pressures and retain nutrients.Feel free to bring your own substrate sample.

Focus on Fungi: Investigate the causes of spots, wilts and blights

We'll look at common fungal diseases of bedding plants and perennials and see their spores and identifying features. Prevention and management options including fungicides will be discussed. This session will be useful to anyone on the front lines growing plants or fielding questions from customers

Mysteries of Mites: Exploring the negative and positive roles these creatures play in the greenhouse

You may have heard of two-spotted spider mites but there are other pest mites that can damage plants. Learn the significant differences in their appearance, biology, and type of damage and how to prevent or control them. On the plus side, some of the most valuable predators for greenhouse biological control are mites and you'll learn how to use them effectively

The Doctor is IN

Bring in plants that have 'issues' you can't identify and our team of experts, and your fellow growers, will diagnose what the problem might be. We'll all learn something!