This session includes four presentations. Dr. Deah Lieurance (University of Florida) describes the UF/IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Natural Areas, then Dr. Lyn Gettys (University of Florida) outlines the differences among the FISC (formerly FLEPPC) list, the IFAS Assessment, the Florida Noxious Weeds and Prohibited Plants lists, and the Federal Noxious Weeds list. Chuck Bargeron (University of Georgia) introduces attendees to the digital resources that vegetation managers can use to make management decisions, and Carlton Layne (Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation) discusses professionalism and certified applicators

This session includes multiple presentations with label and product updates from Short Course sponsors. Speakers are Dr. Justin Nawrocki (UPL), Scott Jackson (Syngenta), Dr. Lucia Marshall (Biosorb), Tom Warmuth (BioSafe) and Dr. Rory Roten (SePRO). Dr. Brett Bultemeier finishes the session with an update on resources available from the UF Pesticide Information Office.

This session includes two presentations. IPM in aquatic, natural areas and rights of way (Dr. Lyn Gettys, University of Florida) focuses on the strategy of using “all the tools in the toolbox” to control invasive species. Deterrents to protect trailers and pesticides (Dr. Fred Whitford, Purdue University) outlines tactics and strategies to better protect a trailer and its pesticides from falling into the wrong hands.

Dr. Bill Haller (University of Florida) discusses how to properly calibrate equipment such as booms, handgun and backpack sprayers to ensure safe pesticide handling and application and compliance with label directions. This session also includes a review of the calculations needed to determine the amount of pesticide and surfactant needed based on area and volume to be treated, application speed, sprayer output, and other relevant factors.