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Greenhouse & Nursery Pest Management Seminar

July 31 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Greenhouse Pest Management Seminar

Pest Management Seminar 2026 is a one-day educational program designed for nursery and greenhouse producers, growers, managers, and horticulture professionals.

The seminar will provide the latest research-based information on emerging insect pests and plant diseases, effective pest management strategies, current horticultural production practices, and updates on Texas state regulations affecting nursery and greenhouse operations.

Participants will gain practical knowledge from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists to help improve crop health, enhance production, and stay informed about current industry challenges and regulatory requirements.

This seminar offers 6 agriculture CEUs and cost is $50

Find a printable version of the event flyer here.

Friday, July 31, 2026

Time Session Details
8 – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 – 9:20 a.m. Integration of Biopesticides into IPM systemsMark Freeman and Sam Gray, Technical Pest Management & Seminar Services Manager – Bioworks
9:20 – 10:10 a.m. Starting Clean and Keeping Clean: A Systems Approach to Managing Greenhouse Plant DiseasesKevin Ong, Ph.D., Professor and Associate Department Head – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
10:10 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:20 a.m. Emerging and Establishing Greenhouse Pests of Ornamental Crops: Monitoring and Management MpproachesRafia Khan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Texas Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations for Nurseries and GreenhousesMelina Delaloza, Regulatory Inspector II – Texas Department of Agriculture
12:10 – 1:10 p.m. Lunch
1:10 – 2 p.m. Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management for Controlled Environment Cropping SystemsArash Kheirodin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Controlled Environment Entomology – Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services, Dallas
2 – 2:50 p.m. Producing Healthy Ornamentals: Horticultural Practices that Support IPMAndrew King, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Overton

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