The 2023 Pecan Pest Management Workshop will be focused on pest management for both native & improved pecans. The event is open to anyone and will take place February 21, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop will take place at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 1 John C Bruton Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804.

 

Five to six CEU's will be requested for private applicators, category 1A & 10. Registration is free, but required using the online form.

 

For more information or questions contact Becky Carroll by email at becky.carroll@okstate.edu or by phone at (405) 744-6139.

 

Agenda - February 21, 2023

Gordon Cooper Technology Center, Shawnee, OK 

 

• 8:30 - Registration 
• 9:00 - Welcome & Introductions – Becky Carroll & Trent Boles
• 9:15 – 9:45 - Pecan problems?  How the PDIDL can help. - Jen Olson
• 9:45 – 10:15 – Weed Control Strategies in Pecan - Mike Trammell
• 10:15 – 10:30 - Break 
• 10:30 – 11:30 – Label Language:  Mandatory, Advisory or Factual – Kevin Shelton 
• 11:30- 1:00 – Lunch on your own
• 1:00 – 2:00 – Hickory Shuckworm & Pecan Weevil Trials – Kelly Seuhs
• 2:00 – 2:30 – Diseases You Can Expect in Pecan Orchards - Charlie Graham 
• 2:30-3:00 - IPM Principles: Advancing your Knowledge for Better Results– Charles Rohla
• 3:00 -3:15 - Break
• 3:15 – 4:15 – New Sprayer Technologies - John Long
• 4:15 – Wrap-up and questions