NJFA's Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes Program - October, 2023

"Managing Pests in the Landscape without Neonics" - We are losing a valuable tool for managing pests in the landscape in the form of a neonicotinoid ban in New Jersey, and while these products were important tools, they weren’t the only ones. We will take a look at how to use other ways to manage pests by incorporating other IPM principles, alternative chemical controls and discussing ways to keep trees healthy and pests under control.

About Mark: Mark Ware joined the Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements team in May, 2021, as an Arborologist covering the Northeast Region. Mark brings over ten years of experience in plant health care. As an Arborologist, Mark is responsible for providing PHC technical and application training to Rainbow’s clients and their crews. This includes providing technical support in diagnosing PHC issues, identifying a proper treatment strategy, researching and developing new protocols for Rainbow, and conducting educational talks.