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Don't Miss IPLLA's 39th Annual Summer Field Day!
Join 400+ attendees at this annual event which features excellent programming from experienced speakers and a vendor fair over an extended lunch with great food, outdoor games, and plenty of time for networking and business development.
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Diagnosing Turf Problems Aaron Patton Purdue University 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3B, 6, RT Turf doesn’t always thrive—and when it doesn’t, turf managers are on the front lines, tasked with finding answers fast. This presentation introduces practical, easy-to-use tools and resources to help you identify common turf issues right in the field. Plus, you’ll learn how to use these same tools to educate your clients, helping them understand what’s going wrong and how you can turn things around. | Anatomy of a Tree Claim Jud Scott Jud Scott Consulting Arborists 1 CCH Approved in Categories 2, 3A, 3B, 6, RT Pesticide drift onto non-target trees can lead to costly damage, regulatory scrutiny, and legal claims. This session provides a detailed look at how tree damage from drift is investigated, documented, and handled in Indiana. Topics include how drift occurs, how to recognize chemical injury in trees, and what happens when property owners file a complaint. | Illuminating Outdoor Spaces Rick Hughes Automatic Supply No CCH for this session Outdoor lighting enhances safety and visual appeal—but when poorly planned, it can create glare and violate lighting ordinances. This session explores the fundamentals of outdoor lighting design, including fixture selection, light placement, intensity control, and color temperature. Attendees will learn how to balance functional needs with aesthetic goals to help you create lighting plans that are beautiful and effective. | Melting Away the Green Panel Discussion: Brian McGavic, McGavic/Jeff Beeler, Great Lakes Chloride/Mitchell Kozub, Camion 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3A, 3B, 5, RT Ice melt products are essential for winter safety but overuse or misapplication can wreak havoc on landscapes & hardscapes. This session will explore the chemical properties of de-icing products and the impact on soil, plants, turfgrass, and surface materials during the first hour, and will then move outside for a hands-on equipment demonstration during the second hour. |
Right Seed, Right Site Kelly Lynch PureSeed 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3B, RT Choosing the right turfgrass species is more than just picking what’s green—it’s about matching the right seed to the right site for long-term success. Indiana’s varied climate, soil types, and land use needs require an informed approach to grass selection. This session will help you select turfgrasses and explore key considerations when choosing grass seed with built-in tolerances to sun and shade, drought, traffic, diseases, etc. | The Dirt on Fertilizer Fred Whitford Purdue University 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3B, RT Homeowners have a great deal of accurate (and also inaccurate) information available to them about lawn fertilization, but you are the expert. This presentation will review everything you need to know about fertilizing lawns and prepare you to answer the most difficult questions from your customers and employees with confidence. | Outdoor Acoustics Rick Hughes Automatic Supply No CCH for this session
Sound doesn’t stop at the property line—and when it comes to outdoor spaces, managing acoustics requires both technical knowledge and design sensitivity. This session explores how sound travels in open environments, the factors that influence acoustic quality, and how to design and install outdoor sound systems that are effective, efficient, and neighbor-friendly. | Weed Wars in Mulch Beds Mark Sybouts ATS 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3A, RT Mulch beds present unique challenges when it comes to weed control. Misapplication of herbicides in these settings can lead to off-target damage, reduced efficacy, and regulatory violations. This session explores practical, science-based strategies for herbicide selection and application in mulch beds, with an emphasis on label compliance, timing, environmental safety, and resistance management. |
OISC Update Aaron Kreider Office of Indiana State Chemist 1 CCH Approved in Categories 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, RT The Office of the Indiana State Chemist will be discussing what’s been happening within the agency along with areas we regulate to benefit the lawncare and landscape industry. We will also discuss the regulatory changes that occurred over the last few years. | Irrigation Essentials Nic Allen/John Coy Allen Irrigation/Coy Landscaping No CCH for this session Efficient irrigation is critical for landscape health, water conservation, and cost-effective maintenance. Whether you’re new to irrigation or seeking a refresher, this session offers a practical introduction to irrigation system components, scheduling strategies, and troubleshooting techniques. | PARTNER PROGRAM: Purdue University 2025 Pesticide Registered Technician Training Starts at 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Requires separate registration For more information, contact Cindy Myers at cjmyers@purdue.edu or (765) 494-4566. | Tree-mergency: Volcano Mulching is Erupting Everywhere John Xanders, Xanderbuilt Tree Care 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3A RT Volcano mulching—the practice of piling mulch around the base of trees—is appealing to some, but harmful to tree health. This session explores proper mulching techniques and the consequences of excessive mulch application, such as root girdling, disease, pest infestations, and long-term structural instability. |
Stop the Suck! Mosquito Management Strategies Mark Sybouts/Jake Piening ATS/Bryan Equipment 1 CCH Approved in Categories 7A, 8, RT Mosquito control is a critical component of public health protection—but it requires a careful balance of efficacy, environmental stewardship, & regulatory compliance. This session will clarify mosquito management strategies and techniques and will include both an in-depth topic review as well as a practical demonstration. | The Future of Pesticide Regulation: Trends, Tensions and Transitions Panel Discussion: Steve Wolff, The Corydon Group/Dan Papaneau, TruGreen/Megan Provost, RISE 1 CCH Approved in Categories 2, 3A, 3B, 5, 6, 7A, 7B, 8, RT Pesticide regulation is increasingly shaped not just by science, but by politics and shifting policy priorities at the state and federal levels. This session will provide an overview of related shifts and trends – both in Indiana and around the country. | Digging Deep: The Importance of Soil Sampling Anna Paltseva Purdue University 1 CCH Approved in Categories 3A, 3B, 6, RT Healthy soil is key to sustainable land management—but you can’t manage what you don’t measure. This session explores the value of soil sampling as a tool for informed decision-making in landscaping, turf care, and restoration projects to reveal critical insights about nutrient levels, pH, organic matter, and compaction, all of which affect plant health and water use. |