🌳Diseases and Pests of Trees Interactive Online Class

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🔗 Registration required at https://go.rutgers.edu/tree-diseases-pests
Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat disease and pest problems affecting ornamental trees, conifers, and shade trees in this interactive online class.
This exciting online class takes place over a period of two weeks. A wide range of pests and diseases affecting trees across the eastern half of the United States will be presented through videos, text, and photos.
COURSE CONTENT:
🌳 Basic tree biology
🩺 Common and less common diseases
🪲 Insect pests and pesticide options
🍄 How to deal with decay and fungi
COURSE FORMAT:
🕒 Plan to spend approximately 5 hours reviewing this content at your convenience during the two-week period.
💡You will have access to a message board throughout the course where students can write in questions to instructor Steve Kristoph. You will also be required to upload two photos that show examples of tree pests and disease that you find in your area. All students will be able to see and discuss these examples as well as possible solutions.
📢 At the end of the two-week period, you will have the opportunity to interact with the instructor during a Question & Answer session on Zoom.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
👥 This class is well-suited to individuals working in tree care, grounds management, and landscaping who want to improve their ability to identify and treat pest and disease problems in trees.
COURSE DETAILS
📅 Course Available: November 9-20, 2026
📍 Location: Online
📌 Format: Self-paced and instructor-led
🔗 Visit our website for details and to register: https://go.rutgers.edu/tree-diseases-pests