COLUMBUS, OH — The 15th Annual Ohio Lawn Care Outdoor Summer Seminar, presented by the Ohio Lawn Care Association (OLCA) and the Ohio State University (OSU) will take place Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Research and Education Facility, 2551 Carmack Rd., Columbus.

The seminar, which is issuing pesticide license recertification credit, will be limited to the first 200 participants. Register online or download the form.

The seminar is scheduled to feature presentations at turfgrass research plots on various topics, including:

• Turf Disease and Problem Solving (General Session) (Category 8, 1 hr.)
Joe Rimelspach, OSU Dept. of Plant Pathology

• Improving Poor Soils with Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers
Pam Sherratt, OSU Department of Horticulture & Crop Science

• New Herbicide Options for Turfgrass (Category 8, .5 hrs.)
Dr. Dave Gardner, OSU Department of Horticulture & Crop Science

• Turfgrass Insect Diagnosis and Management (Category 8, .5 hrs.)
Dr. Dave Shetlar, OSU Department of Entomology

• Emerald Ash Borer/Tree & Shrub Diagnostics (Category 6A, .5 hrs.)
Cindy Burskey, OSU Extension, Clermont County

• Post-emergence Annual Grassy Weed Control Options& Current Research (Category 8, .5 hrs.)
Dr. John Street, OSU Department of Horticulture & Crop Science

In addition, equipment showcase participants will have the opportunity to test-drive lawn maintenance equipment from several industry manufacturers.

For more information, call 800/510-5296 or visit www.OhioLawnCare.org.