UNIVERSITY PARK — Interested in learning about sustainable pest control? Penn State Extension will hold “Biocontrol School” Dec. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Rd., Lancaster.

The workshop is aimed at greenhouse and vegetable growers, crop consultants, Master Gardeners, educators, and anyone interested in learning about sustainable pest control.

Industry and academic experts will join experienced growers to share the latest advancements in biocontrol research and application.

The workshop will help participants understand biological control; options for choosing biocontrol agents such as nematodes, insects, bacterium, fungi and biopesticides; strategies to keep biocontrols on the landscape; and strategies to provide supplemental food for beneficial insects, which helps them maintain a stable population.

Six Pennsylvania pesticide recertification credits are available in each of the following categories: private, 03, 18 and 22. Participants also can earn various credits from Delaware and Maryland.

The registration deadline is Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. . The $85 registration fee includes lunch.

More information is available on the Penn State Extension website.