Aphids and scale insects are common, persistent, and sometimes key pests of ornamental plants. Most cause damage to host plants by the removal of plant fluid, by the toxic action of their salivary secretions injected during feeding, and by serving as vectors of plant diseases that are harmful to key plants
After completing this course participants will understand how to identify pests, the damage they cause, and IPM strategies for treatment for aphids and scale insects.
This course is approved by the FDACS for a maximum of 1.5 Hours of CEU for the following Categories: Forest Pest Control and Ornamental and Turf Pest Control. The course is online and available in both English and Spanish.
Course Content
Karma Course Introduction
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Course Overview
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Scale Insects
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Video: Guide to Getting Rid of Scale Insects
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Aphids
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Video: Aphid Control and Prevention
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IPM Strategies
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Final Quiz – IPM for Scale Insects and Aphids – DPR
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