Decoding Scale Insects: ID and Treatment For A Growing Problem

Presenter: David Olson

Format: E-Learning

CEUs:

ISA BCMA Science: 1

ISA Certified Arborist: 1

Utility Specialist: 1

Urban Forester: 1

FNGLA: 1

Learning Objectives:

• Explain why scale insects remain difficult to control, including resistance, climate influences, and regulatory limitations.
• Identify common scale insect species encountered in arboricultural practice using basic diagnostic techniques.
• Describe current, legally compliant treatment and management recommendations for scale insects.

Course Description:

Scale insects are a perennial problem in the arboricultural industry that have a history of being difficult to control. The last decade has seen an increase in this problem due to resistance to conventional insecticides and changing climates. New legislative restrictions have further limited treatment options and made management more complex. This webinar will cover current treatment recommendations and provide basic scale ID techniques including the most common species encountered in the field