Description:
Become part of Oregon’s frontline in the defense against invasive forest insect pests. In this workshop you will learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of emerald ash borer and Asian longhorned beetle, two of Oregon’s least wanted forest threats. You will learn about current early detection and rapid response efforts and how to report a suspected pest so that it is handled quickly. These are good skills to have in the arborist’s toolbox and also a boost to keeping Oregon’s forests healthy. Learn about the following:
Understand why emerald ash borer (EAB) and Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) are threats to Oregon forests
Recognize patterns of infestation, signs and symptoms of EAB and ALB attack
Be able to use the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline correctly for reporting forest pests
Registration:
https://pnwisa.org/event/oregon-forest-pest-detector-training-help-combat-the-tree-killers/