Speaker: Silvia Rondon, Ph.D., professor and director of the Oregon Integrated Pest Management Center, Oregon State University

This presentation focuses on translating awareness of pesticide resistance into practical management strategies for the nursery industry. Participants will learn how resistance develops, how integrated pest management (IPM) practices can reduce selection pressure, and how to implement effective prevention strategies through case studies and applied examples. The session emphasizes sustainable, data-driven approaches that help preserve pesticide efficacy, support crop quality, and strengthen long-term nursery production.