Brad Beaver, IDOA at Turf Education Day 2024
Join Brad as he provides an update on the Department Pesticide Programs. He will also address changes to the licensing and certification system, online options for training and testing, and COVID restrictions. Finally, Brad will provide updates on pest...

Mosquito control services are increasingly in demand within the lawn care industry. Understanding customer needs and satisfaction is crucial, especially regarding treatment effectiveness. Franchises in this sector present profitable opportunities for new businesses. The focus is on customer satis...

Ben Baumer, Assistant Groundskeeper, Chicago Bears Football Club at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: This talk focuses on the Sports side of the turf industry and how it differs from golf, lawn care etc. There will be stories shared along with what I have learned over the years working in man...

Nikki Hendrickson, Advanced Turf Solutions at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: Many factors can affect how well your grub application works. I'll cover basic life cycle and ID, along with things to consider when making the application, so you get the best control you can.

Paul Koch, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison at Turf Education Day 2025
Description: Tree leaf collection is one of the most common fall landscape practices. Piling leaves at the curb contributes significant amounts of phosphorus to urban waterways and requires significant municipal resource...

Fred Yelverton, PhD, N.C. State University at Turf Education Day 2025
The session explores the impact of climate change on turfgrass management and pest control. It clarifies the difference between climate and weather, warns against confirmation bias, and highlights successful environmental inter...

 Paul Koch, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison at Turf Education Day 2025

Winter injury is a general term that describes all the various types of injury that can occur on turfgrass over the winter. Certain turfgrass species are more susceptible to certain types of winter injury, and accurate...

Joe Langton, president of Langton Group and Automated Outdoor Solutions at Turf Education Day 2025
Following a successful tenure in snow removal, Joe established Automated Outdoor Solutions (AOS) in 2016, driven by the recognition of undervalued landscaping services. Utilizing his electrical expe...

 Fred Yelverton, Ph.D., North Carolina State University at Turf Education Day 2025
The session covers key aspects of weed management and turf care. It discusses the challenges of managing Bermuda grass and difficult weeds like bull paspalum. Weed migration patterns are noted, emphasizing early re...