Several CEUs Offered January 10th

Here are the CEUs for attending the third annual "Roots to Shoots" tree program on Thursday, January 10th:

ISA: 5 Utility Specialist: 5 TW Climber Specialist: 5 BCMA - Science: 2 BCMA - Practice: 3 BCMA- Management

FDACS CEUS 4 : 1 CORE; 3 Right of Way; 3 Ornamental & Turf; 3 Limited Lawn and Ornamental; 3 Limited Landscape Maintenance; 3 Commercial Lawn & Ornamental, 3 NWM. Maximum of 4 CEUs earned.

FNGLA: 4

To register go to this link:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4783424351/eorg#

"Roots to Shoots" Tree Program

You are invited to attend our third annual “Roots to Shoots” tree program, Thursday, January 10, 2013.


Topics covered include tree identification, mature tree pruning, new tree pests and hands-on demonstration of safety, rigging, and pruning.  Cost is $30.

To register go to this link: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4783424351/eorg#

New Clients? Bed Bugs Now in Libraries

See this article for more information:  http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/06/garden/bedbugs-hitch-a-ride-on-library-books.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&  A good reason to stick with or start using digital books!

Crazy Ant Control Strategies

See new research to find out which baits work the best:  http://news.ifas.ufl.edu/category/lawn-garden/landscaping/

Battle Over Fertilizers Headed to FL Legislature

See this article for more information about the impending battle:  http://politics.heraldtribune.com/2012/11/30/counties-brace-for-battle-with-florida-legislature-over-fertilizers/