Speaker: Emmett Muennink, South Central Regional Technical Manager

My Educational Programs / Sessions @ Nursery/Landscape EXPO

ISA CEU Sessions: Success at Plant Health Care
Wednesday, August 9 -- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Succeed at Plant Health Care Plant Health Care, What is it? How do you get started in it? Most importantly, how do you succeed at it? This presentation will provide insight on how to approach plant health care not only for the benefit of trees, but also for your business. Whether you are new to PHC or a seasoned veteran, we’ll discuss topics relative to your situation. As an applicator, manager, and technical representative Emmett has helped businesses grow PHC revenue for over 10 years. Hear what he's learned and how to succeed at PHC. How to get started, improve, or fine tune your PHC program. Learn strategies to develop a successful PHC program Business requirements, licensing and insurance Tools of the trade PHC services How to price and structure services Emmett Muennink, Arborjet|Ecologel -South Central Technical Manager: Emmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science from Texas Tech University. He’s a self-proclaimed tree nerd and has 13 years of plant health care experience. His role with Arborjet allows him to share his knowledge and passion of PHC with tree and landscape professionals across several states.

ISA CEU Sessions: Diagnosing and Managing Abiotic Disorders of Trees
Wednesday, August 9 -- 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM
Diagnosing and Managing Abiotic Disorders of Trees What’s wrong with my tree? Why is my tree sick, but my neighbor’s looks great? Why did my tree die? Simple questions with complex answers. We will get to the root of the problem by discussing the diagnostic process and focusing our attention on abiotic factors. Understanding the underlying cause of tree declines will help us implement proper PHC strategies to recover trees and promote long term tree health. Understand the diagnostic process, Manion’s Disease Spiral, and explore examples of abiotic disorders of trees. Learn the tree diagnostic process Understand and apply Manion’s Disease Spiral Discuss common abiotic stressors Explore remediation and treatment options Emmett Muennink, Arborjet|Ecologel -South Central Technical Manager: Emmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science from Texas Tech University. He’s a self-proclaimed tree nerd and has 13 years of plant health care experience. His role with Arborjet allows him to share his knowledge and passion of PHC with tree and landscape professionals across several states.

About Our Speaker:

Emmett Muennink, South Central Regional Technical Manager @ Arborjet, Inc.

Emmett holds a B.S. in Agronomy and a M.S. in Crop Science from Texas Tech University. After completing his master’s degree, he moved to the Dallas metroplex and began his career in Arboriculture. Starting out as a PHC technician for a Dallas area tree company, Emmett quickly climbed the ranks and managed the entire PHC division. He has performed nearly every job in the tree industry from diagnosis and PHC applications, to ground work, climbing, and stump grinding. Emmett’s formal education combined with his technical background provide him with an excellent understanding of plant and soil science, as well as practical knowledge of PHC and the tree industry. He enjoys staying on the cutting edge of PHC technologies and sharing his knowledge with other tree care professionals. On weekends and holidays you’ll find Emmett spending time with his family and friends, as well as hunting, fishing, BBQing, and rooting for his Red Raiders!

Arborjet, Inc. -- Revolutionary Plant Health Solutions
Arborjet is the world leader in tree injection technology, an environmentally friendly method that protects trees from pests and diseases. Founded in 2000, our company has since expanded to include a line of natural, organic plant health care products that address plant needs from soil to crown. We are dedicated to researching the latest environmental issues and developing technologically-advanced equipment and formulations that protect our trees and plants in a sustainable way. We also take great pride in philanthropy and have supported the green industry by providing education, grants, scholarships, and donated treatments across the country.

Arborjet acquired a majority interest in Ecologel Solutions, LLC to further expand our lineup of environmentally responsible plant health care products. Ecologel is a premier developer and manufacturer of innovative products for water conservation, dust mitigation, plant nutrition, pond and lake management, and anti-fungal coatings.

Address: 99 Blueberry Hill Rd. Woburn, MA 01801
Email: info@arborjet.com
Contact: Stan Ferkul
Phone: 781-935-9070 FAX: 781-935-9080