2006 Summer Field Day Presentations

• Update of Status of The Emerald Ash Borer
• Purdue Turfgrass Research
• Urban Wildlife Update
• Major Pests of Home & Building Perimeters & the Management of Them
• Certified Organic & Natural Organic Insecticides for Turf, Trees & Shrubs
• Rebuilding Soils Following Residential or Commercial Construction

Dr. Robert Waltz—State Entomologist
Indiana Dept. of natural Resources

By now, we are all aware of the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer in Indiana. By late August, officials should know more about the extent of this infestation, steps we can take to contain it, and possile ways to control the impact of this very damaging insect.

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Dr Zac Reicher
Professor/Turfgrass Extension Specialist, Purdue University

Our own Purdue University has done much in recent years to enhance its research efforts to help lawn care professionals, sports field managers and grounds superintendents in both pest identification and pesticide formulation. What is Purdue studying today in terms of soil-fertility, weed management and insect biology and control?

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Judy S. Loven
USDA APHIS, Purdue University

Based upon property owner complaints, rabbits, squirrels, voles and woodpeckers are the critters which do the most actual damage to plants in the lawn and landscape. What products including baits, are really effective in their control? We will look at new ideas, as well as some older ones, in helping us remove or restrict these pests.

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Dr. Dave Shetlar
Associate Professor, Urban Landscape Entomology, Ohio State University

While there is ongoing debate as to what pests are actually damaging to trees, turf or perimeters, there is some agreement that they share comman traits and methods of control. We will also look at new product formulations and improved application techniques.

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Dr. David Shetlar
Associate Professor , Urban Landscape Entomology - The Ohio State University

Many lawn and landscape managers are offering "organic" programs. This session will cover such options for control of turf and ornamental infesting insects. Numerous insecticides and miteticides are recognized as being organic. However, special care must be used to maximize their efficacy.

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Alan Siewart
Urban Forester, Ohio Division of Forestry

The commercial lawn and landscape industry has indeed grown, in no small part, as a result of new building construction. and all of us know the problems faced by turf, trees and ornamentals that are forced to grow in such environments. How can we rebuiild soils to help plants prosper while reducing the need for excess nutrient and pesticide use?

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