| Monday, May 3, 2010 |
| 3:30pm-7:00pm |
Registration Open/ Sponsor Display Set-Up |
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| Tuesday, May 4, 2010 – Combined General Sessions all Day |
| 7:00am-5:00pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:00-7:50am |
Morning Refreshments |
| Time |
SESSION 1 – DEFINING THE PROBLEM (Moderator: Bill Haller) |
| 7:50-8:00am |
Opening Comments and Certification Requirements – Bill Haller, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 8:00-8:25am |
Why We Control Weeds in Aquatic, Natural and Right-of-Way Areas – Brett Bultemeier, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 8:25-8:55am |
Invasive Weeds In Everglades National Park – Tony Pernas, Everglades National Park [Presentation] |
| 8:55-9:20am |
Safe Pesticide Storage - Fred Fishel, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 9:20-9:50am |
Basics of Pesticide Calibration – Richard Cromwell, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 9:50-10:10am |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
| Time |
SESSION 2 – THE LABEL IS THE LAW (Moderator: Atul Puri) |
| 10:10-10:35am |
Pesticide Regulation and Licensing Requirements – Kathleen Osgood, FDACS [Presentation] |
| 10:35-11:25am |
Safe Pesticide Transportation – Fred Whitford, Purdue University [Presentation] |
| 11:25-11:50am |
How to Read Labels – Fred Fishel, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 11:50am-1:00pm |
Lunch Break – on your own |
| Special Calibration Session |
| 1:00-2:40pm |
Outdoor Calibration Session A – Herbicide Application Equipment Training – Richard Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS |
| Time |
SESSION 3 – IMPROVING SPRAY TECHNOLOGY (Moderator: Fred Fishel) |
| 1:00-1:50pm |
Precision Application Techniques for Aquatic Herbicides – Tom Moorhouse and Tom McNaabb, Clean Lakes, Inc. [Presentation] |
| 1:50-2:40pm |
Protecting Non-Target Species - Ken Langeland, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 2:40-3:00pm |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
| Special Calibration Session |
| 3:00-4:40pm |
Outdoor Calibration Session B – Herbicide Application Equipment Training – Richard Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS |
| Time |
SESSION 4 – CHARACTERISTICS OF HERBICIDES (Moderator: Maria Gallo) |
| 3:00-3:50pm |
How Herbicides Work: Modes of Action (Why They Kill Plants and Not People) – Greg MacDonald [Presentation] |
| 3:50-4:20pm |
Environmental Fate of Herbicides – Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 4:20-5:05pm |
Herbicides: In the Right Place and at the Right Time – Carlton Layne, USEPA (retired) [Presentation] |
| 5:05pm |
End of Tuesday Sessions – Dinner on your own |
| 5:15-7:15pm |
Industry & Networking Reception |
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| Wednesday, May 5, 2010 – Concurrent Sessions All Day |
| 7:00am-5:00pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:00-8:00am |
Morning Refreshments |
| Special Calibration Session |
| 8:00-9:40am |
Outdoor Calibration Session C – Herbicide Application Equipment Training – Richard Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 5a
CORE TRAINING PART 1
(Moderator: Jane Morse) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 5b
ALGAE & POND MANAGEMENT
(Moderator –Mike Netherland) |
| 8:00-9:40am |
Core Training – Jane Morse, Pinellas County, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
8:00-9:00am |
Identification and Control of Algae – Susan Wilde, University of Georgia [Presentation] |
| 9:00-9:40am |
NPDES Aquatic Permitting - Jeff Schardt, FWC [Presentation] |
| 9:40-10:00 |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 6a
CORE TRAINING PART 2
(Moderators - Richard Cromwell & Vernon Vandiver) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 6b
SPECIAL AQUATIC PROBLEMS
(Moderator – Mike Durham ) |
| 10:00-11:40am |
Calibration Formulas, Questions, Answers and Problems – Richard Cromwell, UF/IFAS and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
10:00-10:25am |
Aquatic Grass Control - Brent Sellers [Presentation] |
| 10:25-10:50am |
Rotala and Exotic Nymphoides Control - Atul Puri, UF/IFAS |
| 10:50-11:40am |
Fish Kills and Public Concerns - Fred Whitford, Purdue University [Presentation] |
| 11:40am-1:15pm |
Lunch Break – on your own |
| Plant Identification Session |
| 1:15-2:55pm |
ID Session (A 1) Aquatic Plant Identification Lyn Gettys, UF/IFAS |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 7a
AQUATIC TRAINING
(Moderator – Ken Langeland) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 7b
RIGHT-OF-WAY TRAINING
(Moderator – Jay Ferrell) |
| 1:15-2:55pm |
Aquatic Pest Control Training – Ken Langeland, UF/IFAS [Presentation 1]
[Presentation 2] |
1:15-1:40pm |
Control of Invasive Woody Species – Stephen Enloe, Auburn University [Presentation] |
| 1:40-2:05pm |
New Woody Plant Herbicides - Jay Ferrell, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 2:05-2:30pm |
Cogongrass Control on ROW – Stephen Enloe, Auburn University [Presentation] |
| 2:30-2:55pm |
Drift Control - Mary Beth Henry, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 2:55-3:20pm |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
| Plant Identification Session |
| 3:20-5:00pm |
ID Session (A 1) – Aquatic Plant Identification – Lyn Gettys, UF/IFAS |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 8a
NATURAL AREAS TRAINING
(Moderator – Jeff Hutchinson) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 8b
BIOCONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS
(Moderator – Jim Cuda) |
| 3:20-5:00pm |
Natural Areas Weed Management Training – Jeff Hutchinson, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
3:20-4:10pm |
The Basics of Insect Biocontrol - Mike Grodowitz, USACE [Presentation] |
| 4:10-4:35pm |
Biological Control of Melaleuca – Paul Pratt, USDA/ARS [Presentation] |
| 4:35-5:00pm |
Biological Control of Lygodium - Anthony Boughton, USDA/ARS [Presentation] |
| 5:00pm |
End of Wednesday Concurrent Sessions |
| 7:00-8:40pm |
Calibration Training and Aquatic, Naturals Areas, and CORE Exam Review – Bill Haller, UF/IFAS |
| Plant Identification Session |
| 7:00-8:40pm |
ID Session (NA 1) – Wetland and Natural Areas Plant Identification Colette Jacono, UF/IFAS and Mike Bodle, SFWMD |
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| Thursday, May 6, 2010 – Concurrent Sessions All Morning |
| 7:00am-12:00pm |
Registration Open |
| 7:00-8:00am |
Morning Refreshments |
| Special Calibration Session |
| 8:00-9:40am |
Outdoor Calibration Session D – Herbicide Application Equipment Training – Richard Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS |
| Plant Identification Session |
| 8:00-9:40am |
ID Session (NA 2) – Wetland and Natural Areas Plant Identification – Colette Jacono, UF/IFAS and Mike Bodle, SFWMD |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 9a
NATURAL AREAS WEED CONTROL
(Moderator – Dean Jones) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 9b
PONDS AND HERBICIDES
(Moderator: Bill Haller) |
| 8:00-8:25am |
Control of Downy Rose Myrtle – C. Elroy Timmer, Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. [Presentation] |
8:00-8:25am |
What the Public Expects from Pond Weed Control – Stew Metzler, Aquagenix [Presentation] |
| 8:25-9:15am |
Control of Old World Climbing Fern, Vines and Brush in Natural Areas – Jeff Hutchinson, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
8:25-8:50am |
Pond Mangement to Reduce Weed Problems - Chuck Cichra, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 8:50-9:15am |
Aquatic Herbicide Release from Granules – Brett Bultemeier, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 9:15-9:40am |
Biological Control of Brazilian Pepper - Jim Cuda, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
9:15-9:40am |
Registration of New Aquatic Herbicides – Bill Haller, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 9:40-10:00am |
Refreshment Break and Networking |
| Special Calibration Session |
| 10:00-11:40am |
Outdoor Calibration Session E – Herbicide Application Equipment Training – Richard Cromwell and Vernon Vandiver, UF/IFAS |
| Plant Identification Session |
| 10:00-11:40am |
ID Session (NA 2) Wetland and Natural Areas Plant Identification Colette Jacono, UF/IFAS and Mike Bodle, SFWMD |
Time
(Session a) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 10a
AQUATIC PEST CONTROL
(Moderator: Stacia Hetrick) |
Time
(Session b) |
CONCURRENT SESSION 10b
Herbicide Updates & New Technology
(Moderator: Greg MacDonald) |
| 10:00-10:25am |
Control of Submersed Weeds – Mike Netherland, USACE [Presentation] |
10:00-10:25am |
Development of Resistance to Aquatic Herbicides Greg MacDonald, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 10:25-10:50am |
Control of Emergent and Floating Weeds – Brett Bultemier, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
10:25-10:50am |
Grass Carp Use and Permitting – Bill Haller, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
| 10:50-11:15am |
Approval of New Labels for Aquathol and Hydrothol Cody Gray, UPI, Inc. [Presentation] |
| 10:50-11:40am |
Large-scale Hydrilla Control Projects – Dean Jones, UF/IFAS [Presentation] |
11:15-11:30am |
NPDES and Algae Control-Its all New Harry Knight, Applied Biochemists, Inc. [Presentation] |
| 11:30-11:45am |
Aquatic Product Updates from Alligare, LLC |
| 11:40am-11:45am |
Concluding Remarks – Atul Puri, UF/IFAS |
11:45am |
Concluding Remarks Bill Haller, UF/IF |
| 11:40am |
End of 2010 Short Courses Session |
| 1:15-4:30pm |
CORE and Category Testing – Jane Morse, Eric Reiss and Fred Fishel, UF/IFAS and FDACS |
