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Woodland Owner Webinar: Forest Pests
July 21, 2021 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
FREE
What’s bugging your trees? Get to know the pests that could harm your woods in this free, interactive webinar.
From girdling and defoliating to spreading diseases, bugs like the Spotted Lanternfly and Emerald Ash Borer are up to no good when it comes to your woods. Learn how to identify them and watch out for your trees with the expert help of presenter Jennifer Burington (Minnesota Department of Agriculture).
When: Wednesday, July 21 from 1:30-2:30 PM
Please note that this event is free, but registration is required.
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to the webinar upon registration.
1 CFE credit is available for attending the live webinar.
This webinar will also be recorded for future viewing.
About the Presenter:
Abstract: “What Could Be Bugging Your Tree?”
Taking a walk through a forest you’ll notice some insect feeding damage on leaves, maybe an egg mass on a branch or hidden on the bark, and maybe you’ll see some woodpeckers going for insect larvae under the bark. There are many emerging forest pests to be on the look out for including emerald ash borer, gypsy moth, Asian longhorn beetle, elongate hemlock scale, and spotted lanternfly. Learn how to identify each species, it’s host plants, and where it’s currently found in Minnesota and the US.
Jennifer Burington is the Outreach Coordinator for the Plant Protection Division of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. She has worked on invasive species detection and management throughout Minnesota, with a focus on emerald ash borer over the last 10 years.