Florida First Detector Workshop

Thursday, May 30 at 9:30am

Florida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of exotic, invasive pests that threaten agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. Snacks and beverages will be available during the class.

Agenda:

9:30 AM Welcome and Introduction

9:35 AM Pre-workshop Survey

9:45 AM Introduction to Invasive Pests and Pathways

10:05 AM What is a Bug?

10:20 AM Activity: Build-A-Bug

10:35 AM Beetle Trapping/Woodboring Beetles

10:55 AM Asian Long Horned Beetle

11:15 AM Emerald Ash Borer

11:35 AM Palm Weevil

11:55 AM Bromeliad Weevil & Management

12:15 PM Lunch Break (Please bring your own lunch)

12:35 PM Giant African Land Snail

1:30 PM Channeled Apple Snail

1:50 PM Biological Controls

2:10 PM Activity: Plant Diseases

2:30 PM Lethal Bronzing

2:50 PM Sample Submission and DDIS

3:10 PM Activity: Pest Walk

3:30 PM Activity: Microscope Display

3:50 PM Post-workshop Survey

4:00 PM Conclusion

Special Accommodations:

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County