Monthly Membership Meeting CEU’S & Sponsor
Presenter: Molly Keck, M.S., BCE – Integrated Pest Management Program Specialist, Board Certified Entomologist currently working Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Bexar County at Texas
Presentation: Safety Around Venomous Arthropods and Pests of Turf
Key Learning Points:
Venomous Arthropods
- Widow spiders
- Recluse spiders
- Stinging ants (including fire ants)
- Paper wasps
- Southern yellow jackets
- Ground‑nesting solitary bees and wasps
- Stinging caterpillars
- Risk & Response
- How to recognize dangerous species.
- Typical symptoms from bites/stings.
- Safe handling, avoidance, and mitigation strategies.
- Turf Pests Connected to Water Issues
- Proper watering practices help prevent or reduce turf damage.
Date: August 25, 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: SAWS – Tower II, Room 145 (Please check in with security); 2800 US Highway 281 N
Agenda:
- Doors open at 5pm
- Dinner – 5pm – 6pm
- 2-Hour CEU presentation – 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- CEU credit for LI, IT, BPAP
Member Cost – $30.00 – Pay Here
Non-Member Cost – $125.00 – Pay Here
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