Training and Workshops

We offer a professional service of class instruction and custom training
on a variety of topics related to Integrated Pest Management and Plant Health Care.
Our library includes over 3,000 electronic pictures that illustrate a wide range of plant problems and solutions.

Please contact our office for more information, by telephone at 250-717-1898 or by electronic mail at office@crophealth.com.

We offer in-house training for private companies, organisations and public agencies.
- Training on identification of plant problems and the technical procedures to solve them for broadleaf trees, conifers or turf.
- Training on Plant Health Care practices and methods to deliver quality work, such as fertilisation and pruning.
- Training on Integrated Pest Management, building a customized calendar of key pests, introducing IPM to clients
- Training on spray equipment, calibration and maintenance.

We are pleased to make a presentation at an industry seminar, a training workshop or a meeting for the general public.

The following a recent presentations made by our company.

2010
- Soil management practices to conserve water in urban landscapes
February 26, 2010 in Kelowna, British Columbia
Xeriscaping for landscape professionals
Presentations available in pdf format: Part 1 Myccorhizal fungi and Part 2 Organic matter
A one-day workshop organized by the Okanagan Xeriscape Association (OXA, website http://www.okanaganxeriscape.org/)

- Weed management without herbicide - The European experience
February 1, 2010 in Nanaimo, British Columbia
The 47th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Organized by the Western Canada Turfgrass Association (WCTA)

- Phytotoxicity symptoms associated with the herbicide flumioxazin
January 2010 in Chilliwack, British Columbia
16^th Annual Nursery Growers Short Course
An industry workshop organized by BC Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)

2009
- Soil biology to improve plant health
November 27, 2009 in Armstrong, British Columbia
December 19, 2009 in Kelowna, British Columbia
A one-day workshop organized by the North Okanagan Organics Association

- Weed control in nursery production: herbicides & sprayers
November 19, 2009 in Edmonton, Alberta
The Green Industry Show & Conference
An industry meeting organized by Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association

- Diagnosing Common Nutrient Deficiencies
October 5, 2009 in Kelowna, British Columbia
PNW-ISA 30^th Annual Training Conference
An industry meeting organized by the International Society of Arboriculture, Pacific NorthWest chapter

- Brewing Aerated Compost tea: Factors of impact on compost tea quality and microbial composition
October 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia
A conference organized by the Composting Council of Canada
See The 19^th Annual National Compost Conference

- Compost and Potting Mixes
April 18, 2009 in Castlegar, British Columbia
April 19, 2009 in Creston, British Columbia
A one-day workshop organized by the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society

- Non-Chemical Weed Management in Uurban Landscapes
March 27, 2009 in Kelowna, British Columbia
April 3, 2009 in Burnaby, British Columbia 
A one-day workshop organized by PlantHealthBC

- Municipal Pesticide Bylaws in Canada: The Impact on Pest Management Practices
March 26, 2009 in Portland, Oregon
The 6th International IPM Symposium
A conference organized by the International IPM Symposium
See http://www.ipmcenters.org/ipmsymposium09/
The full presentation can be viewed at http://www.ipmcenters.org/ipmsymposium09/66-1_Lanthier.pdf

2008
- Status of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices in Outdoor Nursery Production in Canada 
November 7, 2008 in Edmonton, Alberta
The 56^th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of Alberta
A conference organized by the Entomological Society of Alberta

- The ash borer, Podosesia syringae (Harris) (Lepidoptera:Sesiidae): the morph fraxini as a new pest of nurseries in Western Canada 
November 8, 2008 in Edmonton, Alberta
The 56^th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of Alberta
A conference organized by the Entomological Society of Alberta

- Biological Control of Greenhouse Diseases
November 4, 2008 (Article publication)
Review on the One-day Workshop for Growers of Vegetables and Ornamentals
Organized by CropHealth Advising & Research in Kelowna (BC) April 19, 2008
Published in the journal of the Certified Organic Associations of BC "British Columbia Organic Grower"

- Phytotoxicity on Ornamental Plants Associated with flumioxazin
June 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia
A conference (5th meeting) organized by the International Weed Science Society

- Advances in Non-Chemical Weed Control for Urban Landscapes
June 2008 in Vancouver, British Columbia
A conference (5th meeting) organized by the International Weed Science Society

- Prospects for biological control of pests problems in outdoor nursery production in western Canada
April 2008 in Sint Michielsgestel, Netherlands
IOBC 2008 Greenhouse Workshop
A conference organized by the International Organization on BioControl
See the full abstracts of the Workshop at http://www.iobc-wprs.org/pub/bulletins/bulletin_2008_32_table_of_contents_abstracts.pdf

- Status of Integrated Pest Management  (IPM) practices in outdoor nursery production in Canada
April 2008 in Sint Michielsgestel, Netherlands
IOBC 2008 Greenhouse Workshop
A conference organized by the International Organization on BioControl

- Pruning Trees: A Review of Modern Standards
April 12, 2008 in Kamloops, British Columbia
Horticulture Horizons 2008
A public workshop organized by Thompson River University

- La suppression naturelle des maladies: une mise-à-jour technique
Le 31 janvier 2008 à Drummondville, Québec
La journée des producteurs en pépinière
Une journée technique organisée par l'Institut québécois du développement de l'horticulture ornementale (IQDHO)

2007
- Why are trees dying in Alberta ?
November 6, 2007 in Calgary, Alberta
ISA-Prairie Annual Conference
A workshop organized by the International Society of Arboriculture, Prairie Chapter

- Best Practices for Greenhouse Production
March 10, 2007 in Nelson, British Columbia
Organized by the
Kootenay Organics Growers Society (KOGS)

- Using composted product to stimulate natural suppression of root diseases
February 14, 2007 in Abbostford, British Columbia
14^th Annual Nursery Growers Short Course
An industry workshop organized by BC Landscape & Nursery Association

- Insect Borers of Deciduous Trees
January 26, 2007 in Kelowna, British Columbia
11th Annual Workshop and Conference
An industry workshop organized by the Interior Environmental Pest Management Association

2006
- Use of Mycorrhizal Fungi in Softwood Propagation and Perennials Production
October 2006 in Coquitlam, British Columbia
47th Annual Meeting for the Western Region of IPPS (International Plant Propagator's Society)
See the webpage http://www.ippswr.org/2006.html

- Composting and Compost Teas for Organic Farming
September 22, 2006 in Nelson, British Columbia
An industry workshop organized by the Kootenay Organic Growers Society (KOGS)

- Natural Suppression of Plant Diseases - A Research Update
September 20, 2006 in Penticton, British Columbia
26th Annual Meeting and Conference
An industry event organized by the Forest Nursery Association of British Columbia (FNABC)

- Structural Pest Management in School Buildings
June 7, 2006 in Penticton, British Columbia
Annual Conference and Trade Show
An industry event organized by the School Plant Officials Association of British Columbia (SPOABC)

- Natural Suppression of Plant Diseases: A Research Update
March 5, 2006 in Vancouver, British Columbia
The Canadian International Turfgrass Conference
An industry event organized by the Canadian Golf Superintendents Association (CGSA)

- Compost tea: Can We Really Turn Water Into Gold?
February 11, 2006 in Armstrong, British Columbia
Spring seminar extravanganza
An industry workshop organized by the North Okanagan Organic Association (NOOA)

- Composts in Potting Mixes: The Byland's Experience
February 2, 2006 in Abbotsford, British Columbia
The 13th Annual Nursery Short Course
An industry event organized by the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)
and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture & Lands

2005
- Fertilisation programs for conifer plants
June 25, 2005 in Beaverdell, British Columbia
Annual Meeting
An industry event organized by the Okanagan-Sushwap Christmas Tree Association

- Ornamental Plant Disease Workshop
March 23, 2005 in Olds, Alberta
A training workshop organised by the Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association (LANTA)n

2004
- Compost tea: Theory and field trial results
October 28, 2004 in Langley, British Columbia
The IPM day 2004 at Kwantlen College
An industry workshop organised by the Institute for Sustainable Horticulture (ISH)

- Mycorrhizae - A Tool to Improve Urban Tree Resistance to Stress
October 20, 2004 in Kelowna, British Columbia
The 6th Canadian Urban Forest Conference
A conference organised by Tree Canada Foundation (www.tcf-fca.ca)

- Looking Ahead: Stimulating natural suppression of plant diseases
September 28, 2004 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Annual Training Conference
Organized by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (PNW-ISA)

- Microbes-at-work: Stimulating natural suppression of plant diseases
February 29, 2004 in Naramata, British Columbia
Annual General Meeting and Conference
Organized by the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC)
Text of talk (pdf file 40 KB)

- Pest management - What can we learn from organic farmers?
February 23, 2004 in Penticton, British Columbia
41st Annual Conference & Trade Show
An industry meeting organized by the Western Canada Turfgrass Association

- Mycorrhizal inoculation of nursery plants
January 30, 2004 in Kelowna, British Columbia
8th Annual Meeting
An industry workshop organized by the Interior Environmental Pest Management Association (IEPMA)

- What's New in Pest Management?
January 20, 2004 in Abbotsford, B.C.
11th Annual Nursery Short Course
Organized by the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA) and B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (BCMAFF)

2003
- Pest management - What can we learn from organic farmers?
November 6, 2003 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Prairie East Horticultural Trade Show & Conference
An industry trade show organized by Landscape Manitoba and Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association (MGSA)

- What's new in pest management?
September 19, 2003 in Medicine Hat, Alberta
Annual meeting and trade show
An industry meeting organized by Prairie Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

- IPM for the landscape professional
March 6 and 13 2003 in Vernon, British Columbia
2003 BCLNA Education Series
An industry workshop organized by BC Landscape & Nursery Association

- Nutrient deficiencies and fertilization programs for conifer plants
40^th Annual Conference & Trade Show
February 24, 2003 in Kamloops, British Columbia
An industry meeting organized by the Western Canada Turfgrass Association

- Perspectives on the Use of Commercial Mycorrhizal Products for Use in Nursery Production
February 12, 2003 in Burlington, Ontario
Landscape Ontario Grower's Group Short Course
An industry meeting organized for the Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association

2002
- Preparation of compost and impact on soil microorganisms
December 20, 2002 in Vernon, British Columbia
Annual general meeting
Organized by the North Okanagan Organic Association (NOOA)

- The Cost and Benefits of Integrated Pest Management for Golf Courses
Annual Environmental Training Session
March 22, 2002 in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Organized for the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association (MGSA)

- Spruce spider mite biology and management - Research findings
January 29, 2002 in Chilliwack, B.C.
9^th Annual Nursery Short Course
An industry conference organized by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (BCMAFF) and the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)

- Panel discussion: Should we re-evaluate the cosmetic use of pesticides? 
January 25, 2002 in Kelowna, British Columbia
6^th Annual Workshop / Conference
An industry conference organized by the Interior Environmental Pest Management Association (IEPMA)

2001
- Predators and parasites commonly found on landscape plants
February 15, 2001 in Abbotsford, British Columbia
43rd Annual Horticulture Growers' Short Course
Organized by the Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association (LMHIA) and the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (BMAFF).

- Professional practices of plant health care
February 9, 2001 in Vernon, British Columbia
Plant Care Workshop
An in-house workshop organized by Green Velvet Lawn and Tree Care

- Keep business up when the insects are down
January 25, 2001 in Penticton, British Columbia
5^th Annual Workshop / Conference
An industry conference organized by the Interior Environmental Pest Management Association (IEPMA)

- Management of Phytophthora and other root rot diseases
January 24, 2001 in Chilliwack, British Columbia
8^th Annual Nursery Short Course
Organized by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries (BCMAFF) and the B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)

2000
- Integrated Pest Management for the Okanagan Valley
June 20, 2000 in Kelowna, British Columbia
4^th Annual Guisachan Garden Show
A public meeting organized by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society

- Fire blight and other diseases of Malus
February 3, 2000 in Kananaskis, Alberta
Meeting-in-the-Mountains
An industry workshop organized by the Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association (LANTA)

1999
- Composted products for soiless mixes and their impact on root rot diseases
September 29, 1999 in Vancouver, British Columbia
19^th Annual Meeting
An industry conference organized by the Forest Nursery Association of British Columbia (FNABC)

- Preparation of Compost for Commercial Nursery Use
January 22, 1999 in Chilliwack, British Columbia
6th Annual Nursery Growers Short Course
Organized by B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)
Text of talk (pdf file 333 KB)

1998
- Watering Landscape Plants
October 20, 1998 in Kelowna, B.C.
BCLNA Interior Meeting
An industry workshop organised by B.C. Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA)

- The cost of using Integrated Pest Management for landscape maintenance companies
September 22, 1998 in Vancouver, British Columbia
CanWest Hort Show
An industry workshop organized by the B.C. Nursery Landscape Association

- When to Treat - When to Let It Go - Thresholds for Landscape Pests
February 13, 1998 in Penticton, British Columbia
Urban Landscapes - Integrated Pest Management Workshop
An industry event sponsored by Interior Environmental Pest Management Association (IEPMA)
and B.C. Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks

1995
- Monitoring Tools and Degree Days for Optimum Timing of Sprays
March 16, 1995 in Keolowna, B.C.
IPM in Landscapes Conference: Trends for Interior Climates
An industry workshop organised by B.C. Ministry of the Environment