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Jefferson County: First Detector Training

  • February 11, 2015
  • Mt. Vernon location
Early detection and response is key to managing invasive pests. The Illinois First Detector Workshops, now in their third year, are aimed at improving first detector training and invasive species awareness. The workshops will cover new topics on current and emerging invasive plants, pathogens, and insects. Each location will have sessions covering the brown marmorated stink bug, viruses in ornamental plants, and invasive plants and their management, as well as a session devoted to discussing invasive pest pathways.

 

“Community involvement is key in the early detection of invasive species. We are very excited about these new workshop topics and look forward to working with participants in learning more about these issues facing our local communities,” said Kelly Estes, state survey coordinator.

 

As in previous years, these in-depth training sessions will cover material that includes:

  • Identification/detection
  • Life cycle/biology
  • Hosts
  • Sampling
  • Management
  • Commonly confused look-a-likes

 

Once again, those attending will also take part in hands-on activities, which will allow attendees to examine these pests and diseases in more detail.

The target audience includes certified arborists, tree care professionals, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, forestry and natural resource professionals, conservationists, and others with an interest in trees.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for:  IAA Certified Arborists, Continuing Forestry Education Credits, Master Gardener, and Master Naturalist.

 

This workshop, one of eight held around the state, will be in Mt. Vernon.  For exact location, times, and registration, call 618-548-1446.

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