Become a Plant Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) and learn how to spot some emerging pests! There are a number of invasive and exotic insect pests already in our gardens and landscapes, and more importantly, there are also pests to watch out for in order to prevent new invasive infestations.
This online course will focus on identification of spotted wing drosophila, red lily leaf beetle, European chafer, brown marmorated stink bug, Popillia japonica, Asian longhorned beetle, spotted lantern fly, and emerald ash borer. Plant Health Care (PHC) approaches to management, including accepted Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods will be covered.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.