Field Scout Training Class

Bryan Jensen, IPM Program

The Madison Field Scout Training Classes will be held January 8-12, 2007. This course is designed to provide the skills necessary for proper pest identification, crop scouting techniques and can help people prepare for the CCA exam. In addition, basic information such as crop growth and development, pest life cycle, damage symptoms and economic thresholds will be covered.

Pest control recommendations, although may be discussed, will not be highlighted during this course. Crops covered will include, corn, alfalfa, soybean and wheat. CCA credits have been applied for. Exams and quizzes are optional for non-students.

Non-student registration fee is $200/person. To register for the IPM Scout School, make checks payable to University of Wisconsin-Madison and send to CALS Conference Services, 620 Babcock Dr., Madison, WI 53706.