Florida First Detector Invasive Species , Palms Workshop! (IN PERSON)

The Florida First Detector Program teaches on topics of invasive species and early detection. In this workshop, hosted in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County, we will focus on a few invasive pests of concern to Florida's agriculture and natural areas, some of which have been in the news recently.

By popular demand, this workshop will focus on palms, palm management and some invasive species that can impact our palms here in Florida. Participants will also learn how to how invasive species arrive in Florida and how they can use the distance diagnostic identification service (DDIS) and other sample submission techniques to report suspect invasive species.

The cost for attendance is $25. Registration in advanced is required as spots are limited. Registration will close on June 12th at 4:00PM. The cost for attendance includes lunch and refreshments.

This event will be held in person at the UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County Office (250 W County Home Rd, Sanford, FL 32773) auditorium. Please be prepared to arrive at least 15 minutes early to the class to ensure you can get signed in.

Pesticide CEUs are available to those that hold an FDACS pesticide license. To receive CEU credit, you must attend the full duration of the class and participate. Attendance and participation will be verified.

Up to 6 CEUs are available for the class!

2 CORE CEUs (487 or 482) plus....

2 CEUs in any of these categories:

• Limited commercial landscape maintenance (LCLM)
• Limited lawn and ornamental (LLO)
• Pest control operator (PCO) lawn and ornamental

or 4 CEUs in any of these categories:

• Ag row crop
• Ag tree crop
• Demonstration and research
• Forest pest control
• Natural areas W**d management
• Ornamental and turf
• Private ag
• Right of way

• 9:05AM-9:20AM Introductions and Pre-Workshop Survey
• 9:20AM-9:55AM Invasive Species and Pathways to Introduction - Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County
• 9:55AM-10:15AM Introduction to Pest Identification and Plant Damage - Kaydie McCormick, UF/IFAs Extension Seminole County
• 10:15AM-10:35AM Scouting for Pests
• 10:35AM-10:45AM Break
• 10:45AM-11:15AM Palm Nutrition and Fertilization - Tina McIntyre, UF/IFAs Extension Seminole County
• 11:15AM-11:40AM Palm Pruning and Other Abiotic Issues - Kaydie McCormick, UF/IFAs Extension Seminole County
• 11:40AM-12:20PM Common Pests and Pathogens on Palms - Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County
• 12:20PM-12:50PM Lunch
• 12:50PM-1:20PM Overview and Updates Lethal Bronzing and Lethal Yellowing - Dr. Brian Bahder, UF IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center
• 1:20PM-1:40PM Palm Weevils and Red Ring Disease - TBD
• 1:40PM-1:55PM Phantasma Scale - TBD
• 1:55PM-2:15PM Identification of insects under the microscope
• 2:15PM-2:35PM Giant African Land Snail - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
• 2:35PM-2:50PM Northern Giant Hornet and Yellow Legged Hornet - Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
• 2:50PM-3:20PM Pest Sample Submission & Distance Diagnostic and Identification System - Dr. Morgan Pinkerton, UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County
• 3:20PM-3:30PM Post-Workshop Survey & Workshop Conclusions

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.

Payment policy: Pre-registration is required along with the class registration fee. If you prefer to pay by cash or check, please visit our office at 250 West County Home Road Sanford, FL 32773 from Monday – Friday from 8am-5pm. Call 407-665-5560 first to see if tickets are available for purchase.

Cancellation policy: Classes are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of attendees are not registered in advanced of the event. If class is cancelled you will receive a notification, and a refund confirmation to the e-mail that is provided during the registration process.

For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations, please contact Morgan Pinkerton at 407-665-5554 at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event so that proper consideration may be given to the request.

For questions regarding this event, please contact Morgan Pinkerton, Sustainable Ag Extension Agent ([email protected]).

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Seminole County