Meeting Date/Time: Monday, July 13th, 2026, 7pm
Location: Harlee Building/County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Our July speaker will be Caitlin Sollazzo, the Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent with UF/IFAS Extension in Manatee County. She grew up locally and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Entomology and Nematology and a Doctor of Plant Medicine (DPM) from the University of Florida. In her role, she supports nursery and ornamental producers with a focus on sustainable practices, integrated pest management, and plant health.
Caitlin’s topic will be Pesticide Best Practices: Application, Timing, and Safety. She will provide an overview of pesticide types, how and when to apply them effectively, common missteps, and how to protect pollinators and beneficial insects.
This is the third in a series of three talks on plant pests, diseases, and management strategies for the home grower, but for this presentation it is not necessary to have attended either of the first two talks last September and January.
