florida first detector workshop

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1 Where? UF/IFAS Extension Office 1303 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 Florida First Detector aims to increase the role of volunteer network and residents in early detection of invasive pests of agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. This FREE workshop includes: pest identification book, sample submissions to UF Insect ID Lab and Plant Diagnostic Center, and other collection tools. There will be lots of hands-on activities! What is Florida First Detector? AGENDA 9:15 Intro to Insects/Insect Pest Orders 9:25 – Build a Bug Activity 9:45 Intro to Plant Disease 9:55 – Hemipteran: Pest and Beneficial 10:05 Pest, Pathways, and Agencies 10:15 Invasive pest: Bagrada Bug, BMSB 10:30 Ornamental Palm Pest 10:40 – Ant vs. Termites 10:55 Scales and Mealybugs 11:05 Organic Management 11:15 Sample submission and Pest walk RSVP: Extension Agent Alyssa Vinson: [email protected] November 6th, 2019 9:00 am-12 pm Florida First Detector Workshop

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Where?UF/IFAS Extension Office

1303 17th St W,

Palmetto, FL 34221

Florida First Detector aims to increase the role of volunteer network and residents in early detection of invasive pests of agriculture, nursery industries, and natural areas. This FREE workshop includes: pest identification book, sample submissions to UF Insect ID Lab and Plant Diagnostic Center, and other collection tools. There will be lots of hands-on activities!

What is FloridaFirst Detector?

AGENDA9:15 – Intro to Insects/Insect Pest Orders 9:25 – Build a Bug Activity 9:45 – Intro to Plant Disease9:55 – Hemipteran: Pest and Beneficial 10:05 – Pest, Pathways, and Agencies 10:15 – Invasive pest: Bagrada Bug, BMSB 10:30 – Ornamental Palm Pest10:40 – Ant vs. Termites 10:55 – Scales and Mealybugs11:05 – Organic Management11:15 – Sample submission and Pest walk

RSVP: Extension Agent Alyssa Vinson: [email protected]

November 6th, 20199:00 am-12 pm

Florida First Detector Workshop