Save the Date for the 2026 HLSG Virtual Academy!
August 28, 2026
When: November 19th, 2026
Where: Online (Virtual)
The HLSG Virtual Academy brings top university researchers and leading pest specialists directly to your screen, giving you the knowledge you need to tackle real-world challenges. You'll cover topics ranging from drift control and weed management to insect identification and state regulations, all while earning required applicator CEUs.
Our brand-new event platform makes signing up and tracking your completion certificates easier than ever!
Featured Speakers & Sessions
Dr. Phil Koehler
Emeritus Professor, Entomology Department, University of Florida
Topic: Termite Wood Consumption and Baiting
Dr. Bob Davis, BCE
Technical Services Representative, BASF
Topic: Biology, ID & Management of Pest Ants
Janet Hurley, ACE, MPA
Senior Extension Program Specialist IPM, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Topic: Laws & Regulations
Steven Fredericks
Senior Research Engineer for Application Technology, WinField United
Topic: Understanding and Controlling Spray Drift
Molly Keck, M.S., BCE
Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Topic: Pests of Turf
Dr. Ben Wherley
Professor of Turfgrass Science & Ecology, Texas A&M University
Topic: Practical Turf Weed Control Strategies
Registration Opening Soon!
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