🐛 Spot the Problem: A 90-Minute Introduction to Landscape and Garden Pest ID

Is something chewing your leaves or leaving behind strange trails? This fast-paced, practical seminar introduces you to the most common garden and landscape pests in the Pacific Northwest—and teaches you how to manage them without guesswork. You'll leave ready to protect your plants while conserving beneficial bugs.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to accurately identify pests (and avoid harming pollinators or allies)

• Why life cycle timing matters for treatment success

• What phenology is—and how it helps predict outbreaks

• How to match control methods to pest type and vulnerability

• Key signs and symptoms of common garden pests

• The basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Who Should Attend?

• Gardeners, growers, and plant lovers at all levels

• Landscapers and groundskeepers looking to sharpen diagnosis skills

• Anyone who wants to use fewer chemicals and get better results

• Students or professionals preparing for ISA, organic grower, or IPM certifications

• Curious folks who want to stop wondering “what’s eating this?”

Why Attend?

• Learn how to protect your landscape with minimal pesticide use

• Avoid wasting time or money on the wrong treatment

• Build confidence in recognizing pests before they become a problem

• Support beneficial insects and pollinators in your garden

• Apply IPM techniques for smarter, more sustainable control

Program Details

• Duration: 1.5 Hours

• Location: BCPHC Training Facility - 18465 53rd Ave, Surrey, BC

• Date: May 16, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm

• Investment: $65 per person

🐞 Register Today

Your garden doesn’t need to be a battlefield. Join us to get clear on what’s crawling, munching, and buzzing—and how to deal with it.

Group Rates:

Got a group? You can book this course privately. Reach out to us for detailed pricing information and available course dates.

Contact Us:

[email protected] | 18465 53rd Avenue, Surrey, BC | 604-575-8727