Continued Learning Opportunities in the Green Industry

Arborjet offers online learning opportunities with training and webinars ranging from new product sessions to important regional pest and disease updates. We look forward to connecting with you.

If you’ve missed one of our live sessions, check out our recorded webinars on our YouTube channel.

Webinars

Arborjet On-Demand Webinar Series 2024

Each year Arborjet offers an online webinar series to provide a foundational understanding of Arborjet equipment and products, as well as other important issues that surround the tree care industry.

Courses are centered around strategies that profit your business using Arborjet | Ecologel equipment and formulations. Webinars are available on-demand and can be taken at any time. ISA CEU credits and official Arborjet Trained Certification are available upon graduation from courses.

For 2025, we will have ten new webinars available, focusing on landscape and turf care subjects.

Read the descriptions of each course and the graduation requirements below.

Registration for 2024 Closed

Class Description
2024 Graduation Requirements

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Past Webinars

Spotted Lanternfly Returns! In spring 2022

Presented By Brian Walsh, Horticulture Educator at Penn State Extension

Spotted lanternfly hasn’t gone away. It’s expanded its range since last year, but our understanding of this pest has grown, and new research results should guide your treatment timing and targeting. Hear from Brian Walsh from Penn State Extension to learn what to expect from SLF in 2022, including solutions, expansion, and test results.

Understanding and Managing Caterpillar Threats on Trees Across the US

Presented By Robert Gorden, Director of Urban Forestry and Business Development

Join Arborjet’s Director of Urban Forestry and Business Development, Rob Gorden, as he discusses common caterpillar pests from across the country. Learn identifying characteristics, signs and symptoms, timing, and importantly, which treatments are most effective. Arborjet has a range of solutions to greatly reduce damage from spongy moth, winter moth, brown tail moth, and many more. We’ll discuss over a dozen key caterpillars during this seminar and provide practical solutions you can use this spring .

Increase Nutrient Efficiency

Presented By Jim Spindler, Director of Agronomy

Ecologel’s Director of Agronomy, Jim Spindler discusses products and best management practices to maximize nutrient efficiency. From water management and rooting solutions to foliar applications and slow-release options, learn how to get the most out of your fertilizer applications.

Tree Anatomy, Physiology, and the Value of Arborplugs

Presented By Joe Doccola, Director of Research and Development

Get ready for spring tree injections by learning about Arborjet’s cornerstone technology, the Arborplug. This revolutionary tree injection system was designed to deliver the formulation directly into the tree without risk to the applicator, and assures that the precise dosage is delivered! Hear from the inventor of the Arborplug technology, Joe Doccola, and get your information straight from the source.

Succeed at PHC

Presented By Emmett Muennink, South Central Regional Technical Manager

Emmett Muennink, Arborjet’s South Central Technical Manager and Board-Certified Master Arborist, discusses how to build a successful plant health care program. Whether you’re new to PHC or a seasoned veteran, this webinar will discuss topics relevant to your situation. Please join us for this exciting topic and earn 1 FREE ISA CEU!

Tools & Treatments for Late Season

Presented By Joe Aiken, Great Lakes Regional Technical Manager

Fall is a great time to reflect on the season and prescribe various treatments and services for next year. Join us as we explore options like fertilizer, growth regulators, soil amendments and improving soil structure with the Supersonic Air Knife. ISA CEU Credits Pending.

IPM and Preventative PHC

Presented by: Emmett Muennink – South Central Regional Technical Manager

Integrated pest management involves more than just pesticides. We will discuss the meaning of IPM and take a look at the plant health care tool box. By understanding the PHC tools and their uses Arborists can expand their PHC programs and better care for trees.

Bur Oak Blight & Two-lined Chestnut Borer

Presented by: Jay Goughnour, Upper Midwest Technical Manager

This webinar will talk about Bur Oak Blight identification, symptoms and treatment protocols. It will also discuss the secondary pest, Two-Lined Chestnut borer, and how using a combination of treatment protocols can help save these trees from both of these issues.

See Clearer with Aqua-T

Presented by: Jim Spindler, CPAg

Learn about the benefits of Aqua-T to clarify your ponds and water features

How to Treat and Prevent Common Pests in Greenhouses

Presented by: Hayden Davis- Horticulture Sales Representative

A breakdown of common greenhouse pests and the practices on how to best prevent, track, and treat.

Managing Drought Stress as Part of Your IPM

Presented by: Eric Steffensen, Eastern Regional Sales Manager Golf, Sport Turf, and Nursery Markets

Drought can effect pesticide usage in more ways than one. Often times, it is misdiagnosed as pest damage and pesticides are used where they aren’t needed. Drought also makes plants more susceptible to invasive pests and diseases, requiring the use of pesticides. This session will discuss diagnostic tips, and some of the product types available to manage drought.

Spotted Lanternfly Research and Management

Presented by: Don Grosman, PhD, Technology Advancement Manager and Entomologist at Arborjet

The invasive Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has now spread to 9 states and poses a serious economic threat to multiple U.S. industries, including ornamental plants. This session will examine the significance of SLF, describe recent research of potential management options and provide recommendation on their use in the suburban environment.

Winter Turf Recovery

Presented by: Kevin Lewis, Rebecca Knapp, and Eric Steffensen

A round table discussion with turf specialists and a Certified Professional Agronomist. We will be taking perspectives from all 3 turf regions throughout the country. Winter turf injury takes many forms and recovery has many tricks. Join us for a conversation covering avoidance and strategies following winter damage.

Tree Health Care and Integrated Pest Management: Theory and Practicing

Presenter: Daniel A. Herms PHD, Vice President of Research & Development, Davey Tree

Integrated pest management (IPM) is fundamental to tree health care, and vice versa. This session will explore the components of an IPM program including monitoring, cultural practices, biological control, and sustainable use of pesticide and fertilizers. The relationship between tree health and resistance to pests will be emphasized.

Pricing and Selling Plant Health Care Services in the Tree Industry

Presenter: Korey Lofy, High Plains Regional Technical Manager

“How much does that cost?” is the number one question from professionals in our industry looking to get into plant health care. That is almost immediate followed by, “Why?” When it comes to pricing and selling chemical treatments, there are a variety of factors to consider. In this presentation we will discuss some of the common themes that have emerged over the years of working with over 100 different tree and landscape companies. We will do this in an effort to help you sell more services, bring consistency to your business, and save more trees!

Tree and Shrub Planting Techniques

Presenter: Kevin Brewer, Northeast Regional Technical Manager

There are many things to take into consideration to properly plant a tree. Proper plant selection and planting technique will get you off to a good start but plant establishment will pay off in the long run. In this presentation we will discuss proper plant selection, best planting and handling practices, and steps we can take after planting to ensure the best outcome.

Using Plant Growth Regulators to Grow Your Business

Presenter: Korey Lofy, High Plains Regional Technical Manager

This webinar will go over the science and uses for modern plant growth regulators and how it can help grow your business.

A Modern Day Approach to Plant Health Care

Presenter: JB Toorish, Southeast Regional Technical Manager

The Importance Of Water Management In Plant Health Care

Presenters by: Hayden Davis, Horticulture Sales Representative & Sarah Spatola, Ecologel Marketing Director

Discuss how using Hydretain and NutriRoot can reduce the effects of wilt damage on plants and increase transplant success.

Palm Tree Care & Maintenance

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Westcoast Regional Technical Manager

Overview on Palm Tree Pest and Nutrient Management

Using NutriRoot For Successful Planting

Presenters: Hayden Davis, Horticulture Sales Representative & Joe Doccola – Director of Research and Development

An overview of the how’s and why of NutriRoot from Hayden Davis, Horticulture Sales, and it’s creator, Joe Doccola, Director of Research & Development.

Improve Seed Germination & Establishment with Less Water

Presenter: Jim Spindler, CPAg, CCA, CPSS, Director of Agronomy Ecologel Solutions, LLC

Good seed germination is the beginning to great turf and landscapes. Get your seed started off right. Learn how hygroscopic humectant technologies help increase hydration to optimize seed germination, improve seedling survival and speed turf and plant establishment.

Fall Treatment Opportunities

Presenter: Emmett Muennink, South Central Regional Technical Manager

Certain applications for tree pests/pathogens/disorders are best applied in the fall. Late season applications also extend the revenue earnings into “slower” months. Join us to learn about and discuss fall treatment opportunities.

Emmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science, both from Texas Tech University. He is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and has spent his entire arboriculture career focused on plant health care.

Beech Leaf Disease, An Emerging Disease In The Eastern United States

Presenters: Dr. Loyd, Plant Pathologist At Bartlett Tree Experts & Kevin Lewis, Midwest Regional Technical Manager

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is an emerging disease caused by a foliar-feeding nematode. All cultivars of American and European beech are susceptible. This presentation will cover the science behind beech leaf disease as we know up until this point. The presentation will attempt to tie the biology to the potential management solutions.

Tree A.D.D. (Abiotics, Diseases, and Disorders)

Presenter: Korey Lofy, High Plains Regional Technical Manager

Living in the Western States can be a challenging environment for our urban forests. With non-native trees, invasive pests, and extreme weather conditions, it is difficult to stay focused. Modern tree healthcare requires a number of different tools and considerations to manage our existing canopy. During this presentation, you will learn about some of these non-living stress factors, pests that will follow, and the most effective treatments to manage these problems in our urban forests. We will cover proper chemical treatment options, timing, and plant growth regulators.

Incorporating An Insect Growth Regulator To Your Pest Management Strategy

Presenter: Hayden Davis, Horticulture Sales Representative

This webinar discusses the importance of Insect Growth Regulators and how AzaSol® differs from the competition.

CA 2020 Fall Disease and Pests

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

This webinar reviews the insects & diseases showing up this fall or next spring and how to treat for them now.

Arbor Rx Q&A

Panel: Korey Lofy, High Plains Regional Technical Manager & Kevin Brewer, Northeast Regional Technical Manager

Enhance your fall fertility program with Arbor Rx. Hear from the professionals and learn from your peers in the industry!

Plant Healthcare

Presenter: Kevin Brewer, Northeast Regional Technical Manager

Preventative PHC, techniques to avoid decline in tree health.

Beetlemania

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

This webinar will focus on identification of different types of beetles and some of the diseases they carry. We will review treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection update. Intro to IPM defined by DPR. Review pest ID and life cycles and IPM for PBB, GSOB, ISHB, Elm leaf beetle, tortoise beetle, Bronze Birch Borer, Western oak bark beetle, etc.

Being Invaded by Invasives

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

This webinar will focus on identification of various invasive tree pests and diseases. We will review the severity of the threat and possible treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection focus. Intro to IPM defined by DPR. Identification of invasive pests and their life cycles and potential spread and damage. Review of possible IPM for SAPW, GSOB, ISHB, SOD, BOB, SLF, EAB, ALB and Gypsy moth, etc.

Diagnosing and Managing Abiotic Disorders

Presenter: Emmett Muennink, BCMA, South Central Regional Technical Manager

We’ll discuss the tree diagnostic process, show examples of common abiotic disorders and present practical management strategies to implement in your PHC program

Bur Oak Blight & Two-lined Chestnut Borer

Presenter: Jay Goughnour, Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager

We’ll talk about Bur Oak Blight identification, symptoms and treatment protocols. We’ll also discuss the secondary pest, Two-Lined Chestnut borer, and how using a combination of treatment protocols can help save these trees from both of these issues.

Preparing For Spring (CA)

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Westcoast Regional Technical Manager

This webinar will talk about watering and fertilizing trees. Spring pests and diseases such as firelight, anthracnose, powdery mildew, aphids, mites, pbb, bbb, and a few invasive to watch out for.

Turf Health

Presenter: Emmett Muennink, BCMA, South Central Regional Technical Manager

We will discuss nutrient availability and the soil relationship and maintaining proper levels of nutrients and soil moisture can lead to a successful stand of turf grass.

Fungishield

Presenter: Carin Prechtl, Hawaiian Islands Sales Manager

Away with Algae & Fungus! Join us in learning about the best product to prevent the adhesion of mold, mildew, fungus, & algae to your frequently power-washed surfaces. Our Hawaiian Islands Sales Manager will dive into the details of our product, FungiShield, and share some relevant examples from the Aloha state!

Marketing Tools & Support

Presenter: Kristin Nikodemski, Arborjet Marketing Manager

Review of the marketing assets available and how to use them to retain and grow your business this spring..

Conifer Bark Beetles

Presenter: Don Grosman, Technology Advancement Manager at Arborjet and Chris Fettig, Entomologist with USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station, Davis, CA

This webinar will focus on identification of different conifer bark beetles. We will review the severity of the pest threats and possible treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection focus. Review pest ID, life cycles and IPM for southern pine beetle, Ips engraver beetle, black turpentine beetle, western pine beetle, mountain pine beetle, spruce beetle, etc.This webinar will focus on identification of different conifer bark beetles. We will review the severity of the pest threats and possible treatment options following the integrated pest management process with a trunk injection focus. Review pest ID, life cycles and IPM for southern pine beetle, Ips engraver beetle, black turpentine beetle, western pine beetle, mountain pine beetle, spruce beetle, etc.

Increasing The Profitability Of Your Service Company

Presenter: Eric Steffensen, Eastern Division Sales Manger Golf, Sports Turf, Nursery

Running a successful, profitable business is much more than just providing your services to an end-user. In this webinar, we’ll discuss strategies to maximize your profits, pitfalls, and the interrelated nature of many of the decisions you make

Reducing The Cost Of Landscape Maintenance

Presenter: Kevin Brewer, Northeast Regional Technical Manager

Discuss how to handle reductions in landscape maintenance costs in times of financial insecurity.

Spotted Lanternfly

Presenters: Trent Dicks & Brian Walsh of Penn State Ext.

Learn what’s new, what we are looking at long term, results of past season and what’s coming.

Update on ISHB & GSOB

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

Review of pests & diseases showing up this spring and how to treat for them.

Arborjet Application Techniques and Tips

Presenter: Emmett Muennink, South Central Regional Technical Manager

Discuss proper Arborjet tree injection application technique. Tips on making injections more efficient.

California Spring Disease and Pests

Presenters: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

Arborjet’s Northwestern Regional Sales Technician goes over signs and symptoms of Spring Diseases and Pest on the West Coast.

Drought or Not: How to manage our Urban Trees

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

Review of pests & diseases showing up this spring and how to treat for them.

Fertilizing for Foliage Webinar on FB Live

Presenter: Joe Aiken Hosted by TreeStuff.com

Joe Aiken, certified arborist and Technical Manager for plant health care science specialist Arborjet, is hosting a webinar focusing on fertilization! Now that much of the US is creeping into spring (some of us faster than others) it’s a great time to offer fertilizing services to your customers. Learn the ins-and-outs FREE on this webinar.

Oak Wilt

Presenter: Emmett Muennink & Joe Aiken

History, ID, Management of Oak Wilt.

Arborjet Plant Health Care for CA Palms

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

Background on CA palms, nutrient issues and how to identify and treat for pests & diseases.

Palm Tree Care & Maintenance

Presenter: JB Toorish, Southeast Regional Technical Manager

Overview on Palm Tree Pest and Nutrient Management

EAB: Lessons Learned since 2002

Presenter: Emmett Muennink & Joe Aiken

History, ID, Management of Oak Wilt.

Hydretain in Hawaii

Presenter: Carin Prechtl, Hawaiian Islands Sales Manager

We will discuss the use and benefits of our products Hydretain and SeaXtra in Hawaii.

Hawaiian Tree Pests

Presenter: Carin Prechtl, Hawaiian Islands Sales Manager

We will discuss the top pests seen in the Hawaii market and ways to treat them.

Preparing for Drought: How to Protect Turf & Landscapes

Presenter: James J. Spindler, Director of Agronomy Ecologel Solutions, LLC

This webinar is designed to discuss cultural practices and products to help you get ahead of drought and minimize its impacts on your business.

Use Plant Growth Regulators to Grow Your Business

Presenter: Korey Lofy, High Plains Regional Technical Manager

This webinar goes over the science and uses for modern plant growth regulators.

Arborjet Seminar Update

Presenter: Dawn Fluharty, Northwest Regional Technical Manager

This is a training course on plant health from roots to shoots and all the factors that contribute to pest and disease issues. This course will focus on identification of pests and diseases with treatment options following the integrated pest management process with an invasive pest update.

Intro to IPM defined by DPR.
Review canopy/Bark Spray, Soil Injection/Drench, Trunk Injection, Removal plus pros & cons. Review IPM plans for Scale, Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Anthracnose, Fireblight, Leps, Cankers, PBB, ISHB.
Label review of Emamectin Benzoate, Acephate, Azadirachtin and Propiconazol.
PPE review and reporting requirements.