Palms and Property Management
Whether you’re a landscape professional or resort property manager, this full-day workshop is your chance to gain cutting-edge insights into palm care, pest control, and overall landscape health. Dive into expert-led sessions on innovative palm nutrition, transplant success, lethal bronzing (LB) management, and integrated strategies for dealing with indoor and outdoor pests.
In addition, explore the latest in fertilizer techniques, turfgrass best practices, and even AI tools for managing invasive species.
10 – 11 a.m. Palm Nutrition and Cultural Management Updates - Mica McMillan, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Discover innovative fertilizer techniques and emerging methods designed to boost palm health and enhance transplant success.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lethal Bronzing (LB) Update – Brian Bahder, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Explore the latest insights on lethal bronzing, including new findings on its insect vector and effective management strategies across diverse environments.
12-1 p.m. Lunch Break (lunch not included with registration)
1 -1:30 p.m. Tackle Indoor Pests with Confidence! – Johnalyn Gordon, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Learn how to identify and manage two of the most common (and unwelcome) indoor pests—cockroaches and bed bugs. This session covers their biology, behavior, and the most effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to keep them under control. Perfect for property managers and pest pros looking up their game!
1:30 - 2 p.m. Ornamental Nutrient Deficiencies - Kim Moore, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Ever wonder why your landscape plants still turn yellow even after fertilizing? This session dives into what’s really happening in unique soils that lead to nutrient deficiencies. Learn how to identify the causes and choose the right fertilizer products to keep your ornamental landscapes thriving, healthy, and beautifully green.
2 – 2:15 p.m. Break
2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Fundamentals of Best Management Practices for Turfgrass - Marco Schiavon, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Turfgrass irrigation, fertilization and mowing to maximize turfgrass performance and minimize environmental impacts will be reviewed.
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. AI Smart Traps for Capture of an Invasive Lizard - Melissa Miller, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Common Palm Diseases in the Landscape – Braham Dhillon, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
This presentation will focus on the most common palm tree diseases in the landscape. Learn how to diagnosis and understand the best treatment practices.
4:15 - 5 p.m. Identifying Common Landscape and Palm Insects – Adam Dale, Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Learn to quickly spot and identify the most common landscape and palm insects along with ways to protect and maintain healthy plants.
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. Using Compost in the Landscape - Mica McMillan, Ph.D., UF Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, Davie, FL
Registration is required.
Cost: $125 in advance, $150 after January 6
CEUs: This workshop qualifies attendees to earn 6.0 FNGLA CEU credits.
Session Speaker(s)
AFTER January 6, $150.
This full day workshop earns 6 FNGLA CEU credits.
